theology

Real Presence

The belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, consisting of his body and blood under the appearances of bread and wine.

Transubstantiation

The term used to describe the change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during the Eucharist.

Eucharistic miracles

Extraordinary events where the Eucharist takes on the biological qualities of human flesh or blood.

Sacrifice

A response of praise and gratitude to God, originating from a Latin word that means 'to make holy'.

Melchizedek

The priest-king who brought out bread and wine, prefiguring Christ's sacrifice.

Passover

The command to eat unleavened bread during this celebration, which is linked to Christ's sacrifice.

Manna

The bread provided by God to the Israelites during their Exodus journey, symbolizing divine sustenance.

The BREAD OF LIFE

A title for Jesus found in John’s Gospel, emphasizing his role as spiritual sustenance.

Eucharist

Derived from a Greek word meaning 'to give thanks', it is a sacrament that unites believers with Christ.

Eucharistic celebration

The act of celebrating the Eucharist, where we join with Christ to give thanks, praise, and glory to God.