Eucharist Sacraments

Transubstantiation

a change of the substance of something from one thing to another; specifically refers to the change of the bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ

Mass

means "go now you are sent" or "to send forth"

Eucharist

means thanksgiving

Epiclesis

the priest's prayer when he places his hands over the offerings and asks that the Holy Spirit would descend upon the bread and wine to transform them into the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

Evangelization

Sharing the good news of God's love

According to the Catholic Church, what is the Eucharist?

Jesus / The True Presence of Jesus / The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ

What does Sunday Obligation mean?

One of the Precepts of the Catholic Church. It means that you are required to attend Mass every Sunday in accordance with the Commandments.

Why is the Eucharist called the "source and summit" of the Catholic Faith?

It means it is the origin and the highest point. In other words, it is the Sacrament from which all other Sacraments come (because it is Jesus Himself) and it is the Sacrament to which all other Sacraments point.

What are the 4 parts of the Mass?

Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite

What are the 3 requirements for a Catholic to receive the Eucharist?

Must be a baptized Catholic who has reached the age of discretion, Must be in a state of grace, without any mortal sin, Must fast for one hour before communion

What is the form and matter of the Eucharist?

Form: "This is my body," and "this is my blood"
Matter: Element: unleavened wheat bread and grape wine, Gesture: the institution narrative spoken by the priest

What are the graces you receive from the Eucharist?

Unity with Christ- Christ becomes a part of us and we become part of Him
Separation from Sin- Cleanses us from venial sins
Unity with the Church- We become united with our brothers and sisters. The Eucharist is the heart of community within the Church.
Sent Forth and Being the Eucharist for others- United with Christ and His Church, we are better able and equipped to love and serve our family, friends, community, the poor, and all those who suffer.

Memorial

Last Supper and Sharing with Christ giving Himself to Death on the Cross

Celebration

The form and matter of the Sacrament- Eucharist

Communion

How the Mass unites us with the Body of Christ: both Christ, the Head,
and the whole body, the Church

Transformation

The Eucharist heals and strengthens, conforming our heart to Christ's.