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The document discusses the Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. It explains that Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, where he took bread and wine and said they were his body and blood. The document then describes the symbols and celebration of the Eucharist in Catholic liturgy.

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EUCHARIST

The document discusses the Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. It explains that Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, where he took bread and wine and said they were his body and blood. The document then describes the symbols and celebration of the Eucharist in Catholic liturgy.

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EUCHARIST

WHAT IS EUCHARIST?
The Eucharist is the very sacrifice of the Body and Blood
of the Lord Jesus which he instituted to perpetuate the
sacrifice of the cross throughout the ages until his return in
glory. Thus he entrusted to his Church this memorial of his
death and Resurrection. It is a sign of unity, a bond of
charity, a paschal banquet, in which Christ is consumed,
the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory
is given to us.
SYMBOLS OF EUCAHRIST
Bread – Wheat is grown and ground,
transformed by human work to make
bread. Bread is a staple food of life.
Wine – Grapes are grown and crushed,
transformed by human work to make
wine. Wine symbolizes joy and
celebration.
Bread and wine symbolize the Creator
who gives life, the one who nourishes us.
At the Last Supper Jesus gave himself in
WHEN DID JESUS INSTITURE THE EUCHARIST?
Jesus instituted the Eucharist on Holy Thursday “the night on
which he was betrayed” (1 Corinthians 11:23), as he
celebrated the Last Supper with his apostles.

* (1 Corinthians 11:23) 23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to
you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he
had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do
this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup,
saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you
drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink
this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
HOW DID HE INSTITUTE THE EUCHARIST?

After he had gathered with his apostles in the Cenacle, Jesus


took bread in his hands. He broke it and gave it to them
saying, “Take this and eat it, all of you; this is my Body
which will be given up for you”. Then, he took the cup of
wine in his hands and said, “Take this and drink of this, all of
you. This is the cup of my Blood, the Blood of the new and
everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so
that sins may be forgive. Do this in memory of me”.
WHAT DOES THE EUCHARIST REPRESENT IN
THE LIFE OF CHURCH?
It is the source and summit of all Christian life. In the Eucharist, the
sanctifying action of God in our regard and our worship of him reach
their high point. It contains the whole spiritual good of the Church,
Christ himself, our Paschal Communion with divine life and the
unity of the People of God are both expressed and effected by the
Eucharist. Through the eucharistic celebration we are united already
with the liturgy of heaven and we have a foretaste of eternal life.
WHAT ARE THE NAMES FOR THIS SACRAMENT?

The unfathomable richness of this sacrament is expressed in different


names which evoke its various aspects. The most common names
are: the Eucharist, Holy Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Breaking
of the Bread, the Eucharistic Celebration, the Memorial of the
passion, death and Resurrection of the Lord, the Holy Sacrifice,
the Holy and Divine Liturgy, the Sacred Mysteries, the Most
Holy Sacrament of the Altar, and Holy Communion.
HOW IS THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY
EUCHARIST CARRIED OUT?

The Eucharist unfolds in two great parts which together form one,
single act of worship. The Liturgy of the Word involves proclaiming
and listening to the Word of God. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
includes the presentation of the bread and wine, the prayer or the
anaphora containing the words of consecration, and communion.
WHO IS THE MINISTER FOR THE CELEBRATION
OF THE EUCHARIST?

The celebrant of the Eucharist is a validly ordained priest (bishop or


priest) who acts in the Person of Christ the Head and in the name of
the Church.
THE LITURGY OF EUCHARIST

The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts
and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the
people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body
and Blood of Christ. The celebrant blesses and praises God for these
gifts and places them on the altar, the place of the Eucharistic
sacrifice. In addition to the bread and wine, monetary gifts for the
support of the Church and the care of the poor may be brought
forward. The Prayer over the Offerings concludes this preparation
and disposes all for the Eucharistic Prayer.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
The Eucharistic Prayer is the heart of the The following timeline follows the traditional
Liturgy of the Eucharist. In this prayer, Liturgy of the Eucharist:
the celebrant acts in the person of Christ •Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the
as head of his body, the Church. He Altar
gathers not only the bread and the wine, •Prayer over the Offering
but the substance of our lives and joins •Eucharistic Prayer
them to Christ's perfect sacrifice, • Preface
offering them to the Father. • Holy, Holy, Holy
The introductory dialogue establishes • First half of prayer, including
that this prayer is the prayer of the Consecration
baptized and ordained, is offered in the • Mystery of Faith
presence of God, and has thanksgiving • Second half of prayer, ending with
as its central focus. Following this Doxology
dialogue, the celebrant begins the •The Lord's Prayer
Preface, which consists of four different •Sign of Peace
Eucharistic Prayers. After these prayers, •Lamb of God
communion is then given. •Communion
Gratias
tibi!

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