What is the value and ordinance of communion?

[enril]

I have come into question, as I understand that it is a symbol, but it says in my study bible that it is not intended to be taken as a ritual or rite, which I understand, but if it is not a ritual, what is it? I don't understand enough to even fully understand my own question, tbh.
(and there's a reason it's not in BDF, I've asked questions like that before, but they always turn into debates about my salvation status, not answers.)

 

[Seeker47]

I just spent 1/2 hour defining terms. Communion is an ordinance (requirement) in some churches. It involves a particular set of steps (ritual) to appropriately complete the process (rite).

(Phewww)... For some, it is an essential practice of their faith. For others it is a symbolic act of faith. So I think ultimately it depends.... How's that?

 

[enril]

I just spent 1/2 hour defining terms. Communion is an ordinance (requirement) in some churches. It involves a particular set of steps (ritual) to appropriately complete the process (rite).

(Phewww)... For some, it is an essential practice of their faith. For others it is a symbolic act of faith. So I think ultimately it depends.... How's that?

Thanks, yes, for my church it is a symbolic ordinance, however, I am not personally aligned exactly with my church. The pastor preaches from the word alone and that is enough. However, it seems that it is a thing of some importance, however I believe that anything done simply out of habit is worthless, or close to it, except as a way of building toward genuine faith. CS Lewis has a quote about that too, but I can't find it. it was in mere Christianity.