Symbols of the Eucharist
What is the cup called that the blood of Jesus Christ is in?
A Chalice
In which book does Jesus say "this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.
Luke
When was the first recorded celebration of the Eucharist?
During the Last Supper, around 30-33 AD
What is the name of the practice where the Eucharist is taken to the sick or homebound?
Communion of the Sick
What is the term for the transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?
Transubstantiation
What is the communion wafer called?
A host
In 1 Corinthians, Paul mentions the Eucharist in the context of what issue within the church?
Divisions and improper behavior during communal meals - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
What early Christian document outside the New Testament provides one of the earliest descriptions of the Eucharist?
The Didache, written around 90-120 AD
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, what is the term for the Eucharistic bread?
Prosphora
In which century was the first recorded Eucharistic miracle?
8th century, with the Miracle of Lanciano
What cereal grain is a symbol of the Eucharist?
Wheat
What did Jesus say about the cup during the Last Supper according to the Gospel of Matthew?
'Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.' - Matthew 26:27-28
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity legal, allowing for public celebration of the Eucharist?
Constantine the Great in 313 AD with the Edict of Milan
What is the practice in some Protestant denominations where the Eucharist is celebrated with grape juice instead of wine?
Temperance Communion
What is the practice called where the consecrated host is displayed for worship?
Eucharistic Adoration
What food is fermented into wine?
Grapes
What books of the new testament contain the Last supper narrative where Jesus institutes the Eucharist?
Mathew, Mark and Luke.
What was the significance of the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD regarding the Eucharist?
It helped standardize the liturgical practices, including the celebration of the Eucharist
What is the term for the Catholic practice where the Eucharist is reserved in a tabernacle?
Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament
Why is the Eucharist called the Eucharist?
The word comes from the Greek word eucharistia meaning "thanksgiving"
What is the symbol in the church where the Eucharist is celebrated?
Which Old Testament event is often seen as a prefiguration of the Eucharist in Christian theology?
The Passover - Exodus 12
How did the practice of the Eucharist evolve during the Middle Ages?
It became more formalized with the introduction of the elevation of the host, the use of unleavened bread in the West, and the development of the doctrine of transubstantiation
In Anglican tradition, what is the name of the service where the Eucharist is central, often involving a full liturgical celebration?
The Holy Eucharist or Mass
Who was the first person to take communion on the Moon?
Buzz Aldrin