Sacraments - Celebrating Holy Communion Flashcards
What are the two main ministries in most church celebrations of Holy Communion?
The ministry of the Word and the ministry of Holy Communion
What is the ministry of the Word?
It focuses on God’s word in the Bible
What is the ministry of Holy Communion?
Offering, consecrating, and sharing the bread and wine.
In the Orthodox Church, what happens during the Liturgy of the Word?
Hymns, prayers, Bible readings, the priest chants the Gospel, and possibly a sermon
What happens during the Liturgy of the Faithful in the Orthodox Church?
Wine and bread are received and consecrated, prayers are offered, and communion is distributed
How is the bread divided in the Orthodox Church service?
Into four parts: three consecrated, one un-consecrated.
What is the significance of the un-consecrated bread in the Orthodox Church?
It’s taken home as a sign of being part of the Christian community.
What is a key difference in Holy Communion in the Anglican Church compared to the Catholic Church?
Anglicans share the ‘peace’ before the offerings; Catholics do it after the Lord’s Prayer.
What is the Anglican view on the transformation of bread and wine?
Some believe it’s transformed into Christ’s body and blood, others see it as spiritual
What is emphasized in the Anglican Communion meal?
Sharing equally with all – a community meal.
What are the main parts of a Catholic Mass?
Greeting, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist.
What readings are part of the Liturgy of the Word in a Catholic Mass?
Readings from the Old Testament, Paul’s letters, and the Gospel.
What happens during the Liturgy of the Eucharist in a Catholic Mass?
A: Offerings, Eucharist Prayer, Lord’s Prayer, communion, and blessing.
