Encounter is at the heart of experiencing Jesus in the Catholic faith, as He reveals Himself personally through Scripture, the Sacraments, and our relationships with others. In the Eucharist, the ultimate encounter, Christ gives Himself fully, inviting us into communion with Him and transforming our lives. By meeting Christ in prayer, in the Church, and in acts of love and service, we come to know Him not as an idea, but as a living Person who calls us to deeper conversion and mission – and deeper friendship with Him.