Holy Eucharist
Where in the Church is God present in a special way?
In the Tabernacle, under the appearance of bread.
Is the Eucharist just blessed bread?
No. It is Jesus Himself.
Was the Host once a piece of bread?
Yes, before it was changed at Mass.
Does the appearance of communion changed during Transubstantiation?
No.
Who offered the first Mass?
Jesus Christ
Should our hands be clean before we receive Communion?
When was the Host changed from bread to the Body and Blood of Christ?
It is changed by the priest at the CONSECRATION of the Mass.
Just as food makes our bodies grow, Holy Communion makes our souls strong and beautiful. Name two ways.
Keeps us alive- must have to live God's life
Makes us strong- Makes us strong (resist temptation)
Helps us grow- Helps us grow in our faith to become saints
Helps us to stay healthy- Helps us to do the right thing (happy)
What, or Whom, do you receive at Holy Communion?
The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Who consecrates?
A priest.
If you are in a state of mortal sin, what should you do before receiving Holy Communion?
You should go to confession first.
Is the Eucharist a symbol of Jesus?
No. It is Jesus Himself.
What happens at the sacrifice of the Mass?
The bread and wine are changed into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus.
TRUE OR FALSE. Before Transubstantiation, the substance is bread and wine.
TRUE.
What kind of sin is it to receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin?
The sin of sacrilege.
Should we fast for one hour prior to receiving Holy Communion?
Yes.
What is sacrilege?
It is the abuse of a sacred person, place, or thing.
How do the bread and wine change?
Through the words of Jesus, spoken by the priest and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
True or False. When you receive Holy Communion, you receive a piece of bread that signifies, symbolizes, or represents Jesus.
FALSE. You receive Jesus.
What are the words of Consecration?
"This is my Body" and "This is my Blood"
Should you receive Holy Communion in the sate of mortal sin?
No. If you do, you commit a mortal sin.
When does the Consecration take place during the Mass?
Liturgy of the Eucharist in the Eucharistic Prayer.
When did Jesus offer the first Mass?
On Holy Thursday night, the night before he died at the Last Supper.
TRUE OR FALSE. After Consecration the substance is Christ's Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
TRUE.
What happens during Consecration?
TRANSUBSTANTIATION- The bread and wine are changed and become the Body and Blood of Jesus.