Unit 3 - The Eucharist (sacraments)

Anamnesis

The Greek word for memory. In the Eucharist, this refers to the making present of the Paschal Mystery, Christ’s work of salvation. The anamnesis refers also to a particular section of the Eucharistic Prayer after the words of institution in which the Church remembers Christ’s saving deeds—his Passion, death, Resurrection, and glorious return.

Eucharist

The celebration of the entire Mass. The term can also refer specifically to the consecrated bread and wine that have become the Body and Blood of Christ

Logos

Greek word meaning “Word.” Logos is a title of Jesus Christ found in the Gospel of John that illuminates the relationship between the three Divine Persons of the Holy Trinity (see John 1:1,14)

Passover

The night the Lord passed over the houses of the Israelites marked by the blood of the lamb, and spared the firstborn sons from death. It also is the feast that celebrates the deliverance of the Chosen People from bondage in Egypt and the Exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land

manna

unleavened bread

breaking of the bread

At the last super, jesus distributes his body to the apostles and from then to the entire church

Viaticum

Holy communion given to a person in danger of death, providing spiritual nourishment for their journey into the afterlife

What are bread and wine meant to symbolize before they are consecrated?

JC suffering, death, sacrifice

What are the “words of institution” and who said/says them?

Words JC spoke at the last supper about the bread and wine, priest says them

Why must the celebration of the Eucharist be the central action in the life of the Church?

Because the unity of the church is perfectly proclaimed in it

What is the most essential aspect or meaning of the Eucharist?

The real presence of JC

What is the main thing we remember (and make present) each time we participate in the Eucharist?

Jesus’s paschal mystery

To what does Jesus refer when he calls himself the “Bread of Life” that came down from heaven?

The source of spiritual and eternal life

What is missing from the bread in order to make in unleavened?

yeast

Where does the term “Mass” derive from and what does it mean?

“Mission / dismissal” latin word “missa” ; sending the faithful out to share the gospel and be christ’s presence in the world

What are the cultural and Scriptural significance of “breaking bread”?

Community, belonging, and building of relationships through shared meals

Assembly

Also known as a congregation, a community of believers gathered for worship as  the Body of Christ

Transubstantiation

In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, this is the name given to the action of changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

Liturgy

Public, communial worship that praises god

ministry

Serving god and others, SERVICE

Lector

Someone who reads the 1st / 2nd readings

Purificator

This is a small piece of white linen, folded in three layers, much like a napkin, marked with a cross in the center. The priest uses it to purify (clean) his fingers, the chalice, and the paten (the round dish used to hold the Host)

Chalice

This is the vessel into which the wine will be poured

Corporal

This is a square white linen cloth upon which all the sacred vessels are placed during the celebration of the Mass. The word corporal comes from the Latin word for “body,” which is related to Body of Christ (Corpus Christi)

What are the main parts of the Introductory Rite for Mass

Gathering of the assembly, penitential act, gloria, opening prayer

What is another term for the Opening Prayer

collect

What are the main parts (and the order) of the Liturgy of the Word?

First reading, responsorial psalm, second reading, gospel reading, homily, profession of the faith / universal prayer(petitions)

What distinguishes the A, B, and C cycles of the Lectionary readings for Sundays in Ordinary Time?

Matthew - A, Mark - B, Luke - C; repeats ever 3 years ; which gospel is read in full

What are the four specific ways that Christ is present in the Eucharist?

In the assembly, word of god, minister, and eucharist

What are the three main parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

presentations/preparation of gifts, eucharistic prayer, communion rite

What is the epiclesis in the Eucharistic Prayer?

The part of the prayer where the priest calls upon god and the holy spirit to consecrate the gifts and make them into the body and blood

What are the “institution narratives”?

The parts of the bible that describe jesus instituting the eucharist at the last supper

How are the “accidents” and “substance” of bread and wine understood in the consecration?

Substance doesnt physically change but the meaning does

What are the final words of the Eucharistic Prayer called?

The doxology

What is the acclamation that responds with assent (essentially saying I believe)?

nicene creed

What does the term ministry mean?

The service to god and to others

What role do the Pope and Bishop play in every celebration of the Eucharist?

To roleplay jesus

What are the most common liturgical ministries performed by the laity?

Lectors, altar servers, extraordinary ministers of holy communion, choir, ushers

What is the most essential role of the assembly in the Mass?

Participation

Who is the “Eternal High Priest”?

Jesus

What are the chalice and the host?

Chalice is the cup with blood, host is the body/bread

What does INRI refer to?

Jesus of nazareth, king of the jews

Why is Christ referred to as the “Lamb of God”?

Sacrificaly lamb - JC sacrificed himself for us

Mission

The calling to participate in gods work in the world by spreading the gospel and making disciples

Eucharistic adoration

The practice of praying in front of the Blessed Sacrament, which is exposed in a monstrance or ciborium on an altar or in a church or chapel.

Monstrance

A sacred vessel, usually in the form of a cross, used for the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration and benediction

What is the key factor in whether communion can be shared between Catholics and other Christians?

The belief of it to be the body and blood of christ

Where is the Eucharist kept when it is not consumed at Mass?

In the tabernacle

What is the Eucharist that is retained for adoration specifically known as?

Blessed sacrament