Religion 9 paschal mystery book: Chapter 8

How did Jesus expand the meaning of the Passover ceremony when He instituted the Eucharistic meal?

The Passover celebrated the salvation of the Israelites in Egypt from the Egyptians. The Eucharistic meal is the remembrance of the salvation of humanity from sin and death. During the Passover, a lamb was sacrificed and consumed. During the Eucharistic meal, the Lamb of God is sacrificed and consumed.

How is the sacrifice Jesus made at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday connected to the sacrifice He made on the Cross on Good Friday?

On Holy Thursday, Jesus offered His Body and Blood under the appearance of bread and wine to be received by His family, the Church. On Good Friday, Jesus offered His Body and Blood on the Cross for the salvation of His family the people of God.

When and with what words did Jesus institute the priesthood?

At the Last Supper when He commanded his Apostles to "Do this in remembrance of Me."

Today, how do we participate in Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross?

Every time we participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass, which remembers and re-presents His sacrifice on the Cross.

What is the doctrine of the Real Presence

The doctrine of the Real Presence is the belief that Jesus is TRULY, LITERALLY present, Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine.

In John 6, what does Jesus say we must do in order to live forever?

We must eat His Flesh and drink His Blood.

What are three pieces of evidence that Jesus was not speaking symbolically or metaphorically when He said we are to eat His Flesh and drink His Blood?

In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus clearly explains that He was speaking of being "born again" symbolically, but when He teaches about eating His Flesh and drink His Blood, He does not say He is speaking symbolically; Jesus repeats Himself three times when teaching about consuming His Flesh and Blood, and each time His words get stronger Jesus uses many metaphors about Himself in His teaching (ex: I am the true vine, and so forth). NO one left Him because of those teachings. But they left Him when He called himself the "bread of life" because they knew He meant it literally.

Why do we need faith in order to accept the teaching of the Real Presence?

The Doctrine of the Real Presence is a mystery, similar to the mystery of the Trinity. It defies physical reality. Although it is reasonable to believe in the Real Presence based on what Jesus revealed and taught us, it requires faith to truly accept it.

What did the early Church refer to the celebration of the Eucharist as?

the breaking of the bread

How does Jesus fulfill His promise, "I am with you always, until the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20), in the Eucharist?

Although Jesus has ascended into Heaven to be with His Father, He remains both spiritually and physically present with His bride, the Church, in the Eucharist. Jesus is present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist.

What can we learn about the worship of the early church through the report from St. Justin Martyr?

In the celebration of the Mass, the early Christian Church worshiped much in the same way we do today. They read from Scripture, listened to a homily, had intercessory prayer, gave each other the sign of peace, and consecrated and distributed the Eucharist to those present and those members who were unable to be present

What does the man whom St. John Vianney questions teach us about prayer?

Simply choosing to be in God's presence in friendship with Him is a form of prayer.

Real Presence

Christ's true Body, Soul, and Divinity contained in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine.

Bread of Life Discourse

The name given to Jesus' explicit teaching about the Eucharist in John 6:22 - 58.