The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament in the Christian religion, also known as the communion, the Lord's supper, or the Mass. It is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples before his crucifixion. The Holy Eucharist is the most sacred rite in the Catholic Church and is believed to transform the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Other synonyms for the Holy Eucharist include Holy Communion, the Sacrament of the Altar, the Blessed Sacrament, the Eucharistic sacrifice, and the Holy Supper. Irrespective of the word used, the Holy Eucharist is a religious symbol of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and an opportunity for the faithful to receive His grace and blessings.