
Like Baptism, Communion is a Christian ritual that was instituted by Jesus Christ and practiced by his followers from the very beginning. Some refer to it as a sacrament. We generally refer to it as an ordinance. Communion is a corporate, symbolic act of remembrance of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. It involves the receiving of a piece of bread and a sip of wine (or grape juice). These elements represent the body and blood of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we worship and follow. By receiving both the bread and the "fruit of the vine", Christians are encouraged to enter more fully into the realization of Christ's suffering for them, and are strengthened by that act, together with the church.
How Important is it?
This question is the same as asking the question, how important is it to my marriage to tell my wife that I love her? It is the Christian's desire to fulfill the desires of the One Who loves us. He is the One who said, Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me (Jn 14:21).
Looking at the question from a different angle, how significant is this practice?