Unit 3 Test Review - The Sacrament of the Eucharist

How is the institution of the Eucharist related to the Old Testament

Christ gave a new meaning to the Passover meal, the Paschal Lamb, the cup of consummation, and the Blood of the Mosaic Covenant in the Last Supper and in his passion

How is Christ the Bread of Life

In his “bread from Heaven” discourse recorded in the Gospel of St.John, after he miraculously fed the 5000 and identified himself with the manna from Heaven, Jesus declared he was the Bread of Life whose Flesh we must eat and whose Blood we must drink in order for us to have eternal life

What did the early Church mean by the term, the “Breaking of the Bread”

They meant the celebration of the Eucharist

How is the Eucharist different from the other sacraments

The other sacraments give us the grace of God, but the Eucharist gives us Christ (God) himself

What is the Passover

It is the great Jewish Feast commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

What claims about himself did Jesus make as recorded in John 6:51

Jesus said he was Living Bread come down from Heaven, which would give eternal life to those who ate it. He said his Flesh was this bread, which he would give for the life of the world

How did the early Church understand Jesus “Bread from Heaven” discourse and the Last Supper

It has been the faith of the Church from the very beginning that, in the Eucharist, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, who is really and truly present sacramentally

What is Transubstantiation.

The scholastic term used to designate the unique change, in a true, real, and substantial manner, of the entire substance of the Eucharistic bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, with his soul and divinity, leaving intact the accidents

What is the mystery of the Real Presence

In the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the bread and wine really become the Body and Blood of Our Lord with only the appearance of bread and wine remaining

How does St.Paul speak of the Eucharist in 1 Corinthians 11: 22-32

He says that the Eucharist is a cup of blessing and a participation in the Blood of Christ. The bread that is broken is a participation in the Body of Christ

List the various names of the Eucharist

1. Eucharist (from the Greek eucharistein - to “give thanks”

2. Lord’s Supper

3. Breaking of the Bread

4. Eucharistic assembly

5. Holy Communion

6. Holy and Divine Liturgy (Liturgy of the Eucharist)

7. Holy Sacrifice

8. Memorial

9. Holy Mass (from the Latin Mittere - to senf forth)

10. Bread of angels, bread of Heaven, Medicine of immortality

How is the Eucharist related to the sacrifices of the Old Covenant

The Eucharist fulfills and transforms the sacrifices of the Old Covenant.

How is the Eucharist related to the Cross

Every Mass is a participation in the Sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. In his Passion, Christ offered himself in a physical, bloody manner. In the Eucharist, he offers his Body and Blood in a sacramental, unbloody manner under the appearances of bread and wine

How did the early Church celebrate the Eucharist

The early Church celebrated the Eucharist in essentially the same manner that we do today, with a Liturgy of the Word and a Liturgy of the Eucharist

Why is Christ’s sacrifice perfect

It is eternal; it has infinite value; its benefits, or merits, encompasses all human history; it repairs the damage caused by all the sins of the world; and it contains enough grace for every person until the end of time

What should we do before Mass

It is important to personally prepare for Mass

What are the major divisions of the Mass

The Mass consists of two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

What is the Liturgy like in the Eastern Rites

The liturgies in the Eastern Rites and in the Latin Rite are the same in their essentials

Why are arriving a few minutes early for Mass, making the Sign of the Cross with holy water, genuflecting, and praying for a few minutes good ways to prepare for Mass

Arriving early gives one time to become recollected and to pray. Making the Sign of the Cross with Holy water is a way of honoring the Blessed Trinity, recalling our Baptism, and asking for purity. Genuflecting in the direction of the Tabernacle silently acknowledges the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Praying helps us focus on what is to come

Why should we prepare well for and have the proper dispositions toward the Eucharist

To receive all the graces that God wants to give us. We should internally and externally prepare for Mass and have the proper dispositions in order to benefit from the infinite benefits of the Mass

What are some of the devotions to the Blessed Sacraments outside Mass

Devotion to the Eucharist outside Mass, such as Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, manifest love for the Real Presence of Christ

What is Koinonia

Koinonia or Communio (communion), expresses the nature of our relationship with Christ and the Church

Who is the minister of the Sacrament of the Eucharist

A bishop or priest

Where does the bishop or priest get the power to change bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ

When the bishop or priest says the words of consecration, it is Christ the Eternal High Priest who changes the substances of the bread and wine into his own Body and Blood

Who are the ordinary ministers for the distribution of Holy Communion

Bishops, priests, and deacons

Who are the extraordinary ministers for the distribution of Holy Communion

If need exists, lay persons may be appointed to distribute Communion to those present at the Mass or to those who cannot attend Mass because of infirmity or old age

Define Sacrament of the Eucharist and describe what it does

From the Greek for “thanksgiving” - also called the Mass or Lord’s Supper. It is the principal sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Jesus at the Last Supper in which the mystery of salvation through participation in the sacrificial Death and glorious Resurrection of Christ in renewed and accomplished. This term applies to the species consecrated during the Mass. The Eucharist forgives you of venial sin and draws you close to Jesus Christ

When does Christ institute the Sacrament of the Eucharist

At the Last Supper, also called the Lord’s Supper, which took place Thursday before his Crucifixion. This was also a Passover Celebration

What is the Gloria

This is a form of worship that praises the Holy Trinity. The Gloria is often recited or sung at Mass during the Introductory Rites before the Liturgy of the Word

What is the “Sign of the Cross”

A sacramental that is done to recall the Cross that Christ bore for us through His Perfect Sacrifice and an invocation of the Holy Trinity. It is customary to make the Sign of the Cross with Holy Water upon entering a Church to remind us of our baptismal vows

Describe what are the “words of consecration”

the words of consecration are said by the priest at Mass to transubstantiation the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

What does it mean to be in “proper disposition” and a “state of grace”

Proper disposition refers to being in the right state of mind and attitude to be open and willing receiving Christ in a respectful manner as well as practicing proper fasting before Mass. Being in a State of Grace means that you have not committed any mortal sin that has not been confessed. You should be in proper disposition and a state of grace before receiving Holy Communion

What is the “Homily”

The homily is the deacons, priests, or bishops sermon on the Word, most notably the Gospel reading to help us understand the Scripture more clearly and apply God’s teachings in our daily lives*

What is “Genuflection”

The act of kneeling before Christ as a sign that he is our King of all Kings out of reverence for Him. You genuflect towards the tabernacle which houses Our Lord when you enter a Church

What is adoration

Worship. This is the humble acknowledgement by human beings that they are creatures of the thrice-holy Creator. By obeying the First Commandment, people acknowledge and respond to the revelation of the glory and power of God

Define the Mass

Also called the Eucharist or Lord’s Supper. This name is deprived from the Latin dismissal of the faithful, “Ite, missal est”. It is the principal sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Jesus at the Last Supper, in which the mystery of Salvation through participation in the sacrificial Death and glorious Resurrection of Christ is renewed and accomplished

What is the Tabernacle

The Tabernacle is the holy, often golden, repository within the sanctuary of a church or chapel where the consecrated hosts are housed, where Christ is truly present

What is sacrilege

an extreme offense towards God, the angels and saints and any holy object or place

Can you receive Holy Communion with mortal Sin? Why or Why not?

No. It is a serious offense to God and a grave sin to receive Holy Communion with mortal sin on the soul. You must go to Confession and confess any mortal sins before receiving the Eucharist

What is meant by the common priesthood of the faithful

All the baptized are called to carry out the roll of Christ as priest by praying, consecrating, and making things holy

The order of priests exist in both the Old and New Testaments. True or False

true

What is one purpose that Christ instituted the Sacraments and entrusted them to the Church

To receive His graces

What is the matter of the sacraments of the Eucharist

Bread and Wine

What is the form of the Sacrament of the Eucharist

the words/prayer of consecration, “This is My Body; This is My Blood”

In the Old Covenant, who could offer sacrifices for the remission of sins

a priest