Religion Chapter twelve Flashcards
A prayer invoking God’s power and care upon some person, place, thing, or undertaking. This acknowledges God as the source of all blessing
Benediction
The acknowledgment of God as God, creator and savior, The Lord and Master of everything that exists through worship and prayer
Adoration
The reception of the Body and Blood of Christ. More genuinely,our fellow and union with Jesus and other baptized Christians in the Church, which has a source and summit in the celebration of the Eucharist
Holy Communion
The dedication of a thing or person to Devine service by a prayer or blessing
Consecration
The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the principle Christian liturgical in communion in the paschal mystery of Christ
The Eucharist
The real, true, and substantial existence of both Christ divinity and humanity in the Holy Eucharist, under the appearance of mere bread and wine
Sacramental Presence
Constant burning desire to receive holy Communion when unable to do so physically
Spiritual Communion
The reciprocal in the Church in which the consecrated Eucharist is reserved for Communion for the sick and dying
Tabernacle
The scholastic term used to designate the unique change of the entire substance of the Eucharist bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ
Transubstantiation
Who established the Eucharist and why?
Jesus established the Eucharist as an offering to the father for all men
Why the Eucharist called the source and summit of Christian life?
The Eucharist is truly the body and blood of Christ
Where in the bible can we find the institution of the Eucharist?
The first three gospels, Saint Paul, and John Ch. 6
At what Jewish holiday was the Eucharist established? Explain the symbolism of the Eucharist being established at this time.
It was established at the Passover
This is symbolic because it was the night before Jesus was crucified and the old meal for Passover included unleavened bread and a lamb Sacrifice to God so his wrath would Passover those at the meal. Christ is the “Lamb of God” and he have us himself to spare us from God’s wrath.
Is the Eucharist the same sacrifice as Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross?
The Eucharist is one in the same with Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross because the sacrifice is represented at every mass
Who’s sacrifice in the Old Testament in particular foreshadows the Eucharist? Why this sacrifice?
The sacrifice of the Priest Melchizedech, who offered bread and wine to God, foreshadows the Eucharist. It’s this sacrifice because bread and wine are the key to the Eucharistic celebration.
What are the essential signs of the Eucharist?
White bread and grape wine
Who has the power with Christ acting through him to consecrate the Eucharist?
The priest
After mass does any left over Eucharist go back to being just bread and wine
The Eucharist stays consecrated and every last piece becomes the body and blood of Jesus except for appearance
Under normal circumstances can a non-catholic receive communion
A non-catholic cannot receive communion, they must be a baptized Catholic to receive and it is considered disrespectful if they receive it because it is so important to the Catholic faith
Does someone have to be in a state of grace to receive communion
The recipient must have no mortal sin on their soul. It is the most serious sin of sacrilegious
How long do you have to fast before receiving communion
One hour
What is the foremost grace we receive from the Eucharist
Our intimate union with Christ is strengthened through the life of Grace received at baptism
Can anyone prove that the Eucharist is Jesus’ body and blood
It is beyond scientific proof, however, scientist have been converted because of miracle and because of scripture
To whom is the Eucharist offered as a gift
God
Who is empowered to offer the gift of the sacrifice of the Eucharist
Only validly ordained bishops and priests
What are 3 ways we can show love for Jesus in the Eucharist outside of mass
- Benediction
- Adoration
- Spiritual Communion
What is the memory verse for chapter 12
Luke 22:19
Then He took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.”
What is Jesus telling his apostles by saying “do this in memory of Me”
That they need to be his priests
What is the source and summit of Christian life
The Eucharist
Why is every action of the church that is motivated by grace tied to this sacrament
Because the Eucharist is truly Christ
What is the most important Jewish feast day
Passover
What time did Jesus choose to give his body and blood to his disciples
Passover
When did Jesus institute the new Passover
The last supper
Why did Jesus institute the new Passover at the last supper
As a pledge of his love
As a way of remaining with us forever
As a memorial of his death and resurrection
To makeup sharers in his Passover, through which man is spared God’s wrath
Why is the Eucharist at the center of catholicism
Because the sacrifice of Christ allows men to be saved
What is the greatest proof of God’s love
The Eucharist
How do we become imitators of Christ
Thought
Word
Deed
How is the Eucharist made possible
By the power of the Holy Spirit
What are the Eucharist’s many names
Eucharist - Greek eucharistein Lord's Supper the Mass a memorial assembly Holy Sacrifice
What does the Greek word eucharistein for Eucharist mean
“To give thanks”
Why is the Eucharist called The Lord’s Supper
it has a connection to the last supper
Why is the Eucharist called the Mass
Eucharistic celebration because it is part of the last supper and because after the resurrection, the disciples recognized Him when He broke bread
Why is the Eucharist called a memorial
It reminds us of the Lord’s passion and resurrection
Why is the Eucharist called an assembly
It is celebrated in the midst of an assembly of the faithful
Why is the Eucharist called the Holy Sacrifice
It completes and surpasses all sacrifices of the Old Testament
Who was the first priest in the Old Testament to offer bread and wine to God
What did this foreshadow
Melchizedech
The sacrifice of Christ
Who was Melchizedech
What did he do
Old Testament priest
First to offer bread and wine to God, foreshadowing the sacrifice of Christ
Where is Jesus in your church
The tabernacle
What are the requirements to receive the Eucharist
Be a baptized catholic
Have attained the age of reason (usually 7 years old)
Have received first reconciliation prior to first reception of Eucharist
Fast from all food and drink (except water or medicine) for one hour prior
Have no mortal sin present on your soul
Profaning sacred persons or sacred things
Sacrilege
Who warns us of sacrilege
St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-29
What sin is it to receive the Eucharist in a state of mortal sin
Serious sin of sacrilege
How is the person who receives regularly the graces of the Eucharist blessed
Stabilizes and increases the intimate union with Christ Reinforces the unity of the church as the Mystical Body of Christ Removes venial sins Preserves from grave sin Diminishes sinful love of self Strengthens against temptation Decreases purgatorial debt Reduces the drive of concupiscence
Inclination to sin
Concupiscence
What is the foremost grace of the Eucharist
The strengthening of our intimate union with Christ
What should we do to participate in the mass
Genuflect when entering to greet Jesus personally
Look over the readings prior to mass
During mass, remind yourself that soon you will be receiving the Eucharist and reflect on how it will bring you closer to the risen Christ
Why should we look over the readings prior to mass
To get a better understanding of what god wants from us
To enable you to stay better focused on the mass
What are the words of consecration
“Take this all of you and eat it, this is my body …”
What is the mass intended to do
It is a gift from God intended to benefit everyone from the pope to the laity to the deceased who have not yet entered heaven
What does the altar represent
The table of The Lord at the last supper
The Cross upon which Christ was sacrificed
What is the spiritual communion prayer
“My Lord, I wish to receive you with the purity, humility, and devotion with which your most holy Mother received You, with the spirit and fervor of the saints.”
What are two devotions to Jesus outside of the mass
Benediction
Adoration
Latin for “to bless”
The Eucharist is placed on the altar to be adored concluding with the priest or deacon who is conduction the service blessing all those present with the Eucharist
Benediction
The Eucharist is placed in a monstrance so that all those present can see it. Those present remain in its presence for long periods of time in deep prayer and meditation on the miracle of God
Adoration
What is the Eucharist God’s way of
Showing His love for us and fulfilling Jesus’s promise to us before His ascension that He would remain with us until the end of time
