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The Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
The Celebration of the Eucharist
The Graces of the Sacrament of the Eucharist
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The sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ who truly appears in the bread and wine
What is the Eucharist?
100
We are made sharers in this through the words and actions of the sacrament of the Eucharist as the bread and wine becomes the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Paschal Mystery of Christ?
100
This person is a priest that acts in person of Christ when they celebrate the Eucharist by virtue of their ordination. The sacrament of Holy Orders consecrates and sets them apart for this unique ministry.
Who is the Celebrant?
100
In the Eucharist, Christ comes to us, and strengthens our union with Him.
What is "One With Christ"?
200
The turning from regular bread and wine to the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
What is transubstantiation?
200

In Matthew 14:13-21, Jesus blesses and breaks 3 fish and 5 loaves of bread to feed a multitude of people.

What is the Feeding of the Five Thousand?

200

Another name the Church uses to describe the Eucharist, that helps us understand the great mystery of faith.

What is Lord's Supper?

200
Taken from the "writings of the prophets" and the "memoirs of the apostles", the word of God is proclaimed during every celebration of the Eucharist.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
200
Sharing the Eucharist preserves the Holy Spirit's life of grace within us, and nourishes our communion with one another. It serves as a spiritual substance that nourishes us.
What is "Spiritual Food"?
300
A free offering of love.
What is sacrifice?
300

One of the last gatherings of Jesus and his disciples, where he fulfilled his promise of giving them the Holy Eucharist.

What is the Last Supper?

300
The aspect of the Eucharist that is a response to Jesus' statement, "Do this in memory of me," and also remembers Jesus' work.
What is memorial?
300
The consecration of the bread and wine through the Eucharistic Prayer. The priest asks the Father to send the Holy Spirit so our offerings will become the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
300
These two Graces cleanses us from all original sin and renews our ability to love and resist temptation.
What is "Strength" and "Forgiveness"?
400
The term the Church uses to signify the Eucharist makes present Jesus's Paschal Mystery.
What is memorial?
400
In John 6:22-59, Jesus describes himself as "True Bread from Heaven." He also promises to give His Flesh and Blood, which will give eternal life to all who eat it.
What is the Bread of Life Discourse?
400
The aspect of the Eucharist that links the Passover supper with his crucifixion on the cross, and becomes a living offering to God.
What is sacrifice?
400
In the Eucharist prayer, this person of the Holy Trinity consecrates the bread and wine and changes it to the Body and Blood of Christ.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
400
With this Grace, our need to help others and love one another is increased so we don't dishonor Christ's friendship.
What is "Commitment to the Poor"?
500
Another name for the Eucharist that is preserved in the tabernacle.
What is Blessed Sacrament?
500
It is recorded by this saint in his first letter that it was the first time Christ truly gave the Eucharist.
Who is St. Paul?
500
The aspect of the Eucharist that serves as a way to come to know spiritual realities through visible and concrete signs.
What is sacrament?
500
The Church asks us to receive this at least once a year, and to participate in it whenever we attend mass.
What is Holy Communion?
500
The grace that deems the Eucharist as Christ's pledge of his friendship in this world and forever in the next.
What is "Everlasting Friendship"?