All Christians commemorate the Last Supper because it is an important event in salvation history. The Last Supper was a meal that Jesus shared with his disciples shortly before he was betrayed and crucified. At the meal, Jesus institutes the Eucharist, which is central to Christian liturgy and worship. The Eucharist is a sacrament in which bread and wine are consecrated and become the body and blood of Christ. This sacrament is a key part of Christian life and our participation in it helps us to remember what Jesus has done for us and enter into a deeper relationship with him.