Transubstantiation refers to the
A)transformation of the Church after the issuance of the Ninety-Five Theses.
B)theory that in communion the bread and wine become the substance of Christ's body and blood.
C)salvation that comes from faith.
D)holy order that converts a lay person to a member of the clergy.
E)the washing away of original sin in baptism.

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Transubstantiation is the belief of many Christians, particularly in the Catholic Church, that during the sacrament of communion, the bread and wine actually become the substance of Christ's body and blood. This is seen as a mystical transformation that takes place through the power of God. The concept of transubstantiation has been debated and even challenged throughout history, but many Christians continue to hold fast to this belief as a central tenet of their faith.

Transubstantiation Refers to the