Heidelberg Catechism Lords Day 29 – 78. Q. ARE THE BREAD AND WINE CHANGED INTO THE REAL BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST?

A. No. Just as the water of baptism is not changed into Christ”s blood and does not itself wash away sins but is simply God”s sign and assurance,1 so too the bread of the Lord”s Supper is not changed into the actual body of Christ2 even though it is called the body of Christ3 in keeping with the nature and language of sacraments.4