Sacrifice
What object in the church reminds us that the Mass is a sacrifice?
The altar
What did Jesus tell his disciples to do at the Last Supper?
“Do this in memory of me.”
What do Catholics receive in Holy Communion?
Jesus’ Body and Blood
Who offers himself to the Father in the Mass?
Jesus
What does “memorial” mean in the Mass?
More than remembering; it makes Jesus’ saving action present
What kind of feast is the Mass?
A sacred covenantal feast
What event is made present in the sacrifice of the Mass?
Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross
What Jewish meal helps us understand Eucharistic memorial?
Passover
What does Holy Communion unite us with?
Jesus / Christ/God
Why is the Mass not a “new” sacrifice each time?
Because it makes present Jesus’ one sacrifice on the Cross
What events do we proclaim in the memorial acclamation?
Jesus’ death, resurrection and coming again
What Gospel image helps us understand the Mass as a feast?
The wedding banquet / banquet image
In Babette’s Feast, what does Babette sacrifice for the community?
All her lottery winnings / her chance to leave
Why is the Mass connected to both the past and the present?
Because Jesus’ sacrifice happened once in history, but is made present to us at Mass
Why should Catholics prepare themselves before receiving Communion?
Because they are receiving Jesus himself and renewing their covenant with him