Religion- sacraments (Eucharist) Flashcards
Describe the purpose of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church
Jesus gave himself to us sinful people in the Eucharist as spiritual subsistence because he loves us. By eating the Body and drinking the Blood of Christ, we become united to the person of Christ through his humanity.
Describe the main features of the Eucharist
Externally, the Eucharist takes the form of a shared meal of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, the Church both receives the gift of Jesus Christ and gives grateful thanks to God for such a blessing.
Explain what a person does in the Eucharist in the Catholic Church
The celebrant acts in the person of Christ as head of his body, the Church. He gathers not only the bread and the wine, but the substance of our lives and joins them to Christ’s perfect sacrifice to the Father.
Identify and describe the meaning of at least two symbols or special items are used during the Eucharist
Wine:
Wine symbolises joy and celebration
Bread/Wheat:
Bread and Wheat symbolizes Christ’s passion, death, resurrection, and communion with his Church in the Sacrifice.
What is the meaning of (Matthew 26: 26-29)
Jesus celebrates the Passover with His disciples and leads them through what appears to be a Passover Seder. Matthew summarizes his account to include the three moments from Jesus’s retelling of the Passover that most stand out.
How does (Matthew 26: 26-29) link to the Eucharist you have researched
They both consist with the bread and wine.
When does the Eucharist commence
Every Sunday.
What is the story of (Matthew 26: 26-29)
The Lord’s Supper.
What happens in (Matthew 26: 26-29)
The Lord commanded his disciples to eat bread He has broken and to drink from a cup He has poured out. He called the bread His body and the cup of wine His blood. He said the blood is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
