Eucharist Flashcards
How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
He is present in a true, real and substantial way, with His Body and His Blood, with His Soul and His Divinity.
What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
means the change of the whole substance of bread into the substance of the Body of Christ and of the whole substance of wine into the substance of His Blood.
Does the breaking of the bread divide Christ?
The breaking of the bread does not divide Christ. (He is present whole and entire in each of the eucharistic species )
How long does the presence of Christ last in the Eucharist?
continues in the Eucharist as long as the eucharistic species subsist.
What kind of worship is due to the sacrament of the Eucharist?
whether during the celebration of the Mass or outside it, is the worship of latria, that is, the adoration given to God alone. (The Church guards with the greatest care Hosts that have been consecrated. )
When does the Church oblige her members to participate at Holy Mass?
to participate at Holy Mass every Sunday and on holy days of obligation.
When must one receive Holy Communion?
The Church recommends that the faithful, if they have the required dispositions, receive Holy Communion whenever they participate at Holy Mass.
Why is the Holy Eucharist the paschal banquet?
is the paschal banquet in as much as Christ sacramentally makes present His Passover and gives us His Body and Blood,
What is the meaning of the altar?
The altar is the symbol of Christ Himself who is present both as sacrificial victim (the altar of the sacrifice) and as food from heaven which is given to us (the table of the Lord).
What is required to receive Holy Communion?
1) one must be fully incorporated into the Catholic Church 2) be in the state of grace, that is, not conscious of being in mortal sin.
When is it possible to give Holy Communion to other Christians?
Catholic ministers may give Holy Communion licitly to members of the Oriental Churches which are not in full communion with the Catholic Church whenever they ask for it of their own will and possess the required dispositions.
Why is the Eucharist a “pledge of future glory”?
The Eucharist is a pledge of future glory because it fills us with every grace and heavenly blessing. /It fortifies us for our pilgrimage in this life and makes us long for eternal life.
