MEETING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTSCHAPTER 5THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

Source and SummitThe Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.

Eucharist: to give thanks

The Sacrament of the Eucharist completes Christian Initiation

Source and Summit

Other Names for the Sacrament of the EucharistLords SupperBreaking of the BreadEucharistic AssemblyMemorialHoly SacrificeHoly and Divine LiturgyHoly CommunionMass

My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.

Understanding the Sacrament of the EucharistBread and wine are at the heart of the Eucharist

The manna in the desert commemorated the Israelites liberation from Egypt.Jesus conversion of water to wine at the Cana wedding announced his mission.

The Institution of the EucharistThis is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me . . . This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.Jesus anticipated his own Passion and Death and interpreted them in terms of the Jewish Passover and its sacrifice.

All of the Old Testament sacrifices were fulfilled and perfected in the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross.

The Eucharist Through the Age of the Church

The Eucharist Through the Age of the Church

Understanding the Eucharist as a SacrificeEach Mass is the presence in our midst of the one eternal sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross more than two thousand years ago.

Christs Presence in the EucharistIn the Body and Blood of Christ, the whole Christ is truly, really and substantially contained.

TRANSUBSTANTIATION

Change of substance

Celebrating the Sacrament of the EucharistIntroductory RitesLiturgy of the WordFirst Reading from Old Testament, Acts, or RevelationResponsorial PsalmSecond Reading from New Testament letterGospel readingLiturgy of the EucharistPresentation of the OfferingEucharistic PrayerCommunion RiteDismissal Rite

Eucharistic PrayerPrefaceprayer of thanksgiving to the FatherSanctusHoly, Holy, HolyEpiclesiscalling down of the Holy SpiritWords of Institutionrepeats the words of Christ at the Last SupperAnamnesismemorialIntercessionsfor all gathered; pope, bishop, clergy; Catholics in need; faithful departedDoxologyreminder of our initiation into the life of the TrinityGreat Amenso be it

The Graces of Holy CommunionWere not our hearts burning (within us) while he spoke to us?

Unity with ChristChrist becomes a part of us

We become a part of him.

Separation from SinThe more we share the life of Christ, the more difficult it is to break away from him by mortal sin.

Becoming ChurchEvery Eucharist helps us form and build the Church

We can participate in the local parish.We can contribute in mission activity.We can animate our daily activity with Christian spirit.We can engage in evangelization.We can build community with the parish.We can help strengthen the unity of all Christians through prayer.

To Be Eucharist to OthersThe Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest, his brethren.

Requirements for Formal ReceptionTo prepare for reception, we must examine our conscience and be in a state of grace.

We must fast for one hour prior to receiving.

We Are SentMissa: to send forth

The priest sends us or commissions us to go out to the world in the name of Jesus and spread the Gospel into our daily lives.

The Sunday ObligationA precept of the Church: on Sunday and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass.

Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church.

St. Juan DiegoA man with an intense love for the Eucharist

The Blessed Mother appeared to him

First indigenous (native) American to become a saint