Eucharist Flashcards
1
Q
What is Eucharist?
A
- joining as a community to remember Jesus through the bread and wine
Jesus is the new covenant/lamb of God - transubstantiation (when the bread and wine transform into the body and blood of Christ
- throne is made in our hands - bowing
“The body of Christ” “Amen”
2
Q
Parts/rituals?
A
- Liturgy of the word
- Potential Acts
- Opening prayers/readings (Old Testament, responsorial psalm, New Testament)
- Homily
- Prayers of the Faithful
- Liturgy of the Eucharist (procession of the gifts/bread and wine)
- Preface (most sacred moment)
- Eucharistic prayer
3
Q
Symbols?
A
- Bread (hosts) and wine
- Chalace
- Paten
4
Q
Scripture reference - Luke 22:19-20
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19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.