The Eucharist
T/F: The Real Presence of the Eucharist ends upon its consumption and digestion
True
T/F: Christ’s presence in the Eucharist is divided upon the splitting of a host
False
During the Last Supper, Christ and the Apostles were celebrating the Jewish holiday of…
Passover
Which is NOT part of the Concluding Rite: Lamb of God, Dismissal, Final Blessing
Lamb of God
Why is the Eucharist called the source and summit of the Faith?
It is Christ Himself
All other sacraments are oriented toward it
The word eucharistia in Greek means ______ in English.
Thanksgiving
T/F: Most Church Fathers adopted a symbolic understanding of the Eucharist.
T/F: The Church began believing in the Real Presence once it was officially defined at the Lateran Council in 1215.
False (x2)
The Lateran Council was the official clarification of the doctrine but not its origin
T/F: The Mass is a sacrament.
T/F: the Mass is a sacrifice.
F, T
The Penitential Act and Collect are part of the ______ Rite of the Mass.
Introductory
What happens to the accidents of the Eucharist during transubstantiation?
Nothing. They remain the same.
T/F: The Eucharist can be received weekly at most.
T/F: The Eucharist must be consumed at least twice a year.
F (x2)
-Maximum consumption = daily
-Minimum consumption = once per year
____ is the official doctrinal term given for the change in the Eucharist that takes place during the consecration.
Transubstantiation
T/F: At Mass Christ is re-sacrificed
T/F: At Mass the Paschal Mystery of Christ is re-presented to the faithful
F, T
Put the following parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in proper order:
Communion Rite
Eucharistic Prayer
Offertory
Prayers before communion
Offertory
Eucharistic Prayer
Prayers before Communion
Communion Rite
T/F: The word “transubstantiation” is in the bible.
What happens to the essence of the Eucharist during Transubstantiation?
False
Changes to the Body and Blood of Christ
Properly label each according to the four causes of the Eucharist
1.The words of consecration: “This is my body…” “This is my blood…”
2. Bishop or Priest
3. Graces that increase union with Christ and neighbor, cleansing of venial sin, protection from committing mortal sin
4. Wheat Bread and Grape Wine
Form
Minister
Effect
Matter
T/F: The Church hasn’t approved any Eucharistic Miracles as worthy of belief.
T/F: A Eucharistic Miracle is when the accidents and essence of a host change.
T/F: Catholics are required to believe in Eucharistic Miracles.
F, T, F
When are Catholics required to attend Mass?
Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation
Put the following parts of the Liturgy of the Word in proper order:
Homily
Creed
Gospel
Universal Prayer of the Faithful
First Reading
First Reading
Gospel
Homily
Creed
Universal Prayer of Faithful
Name two Eucharistic miracles reviewed in the unit.
Lanciano, Italy
Sienna, Italy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Name three ways the Eucharist is foreshadowed in the Old Testament
Sacrifice of Melchizedek
Passover Lamb
Mana in the Desert
Bread of the Presence
Sacrifices in the Temple
Give three ways how the consumption of the Eucharist differs from cannibalism
Eucharitic Consumption differs b/c it is:
Unbloody
Whole
Body of Christ not impacted
T/F: The biblical story of the walk to Emmaus in Luke 24 takes place before the resurrection of Christ.
This story reflects the two most basic parts of the Mass. What are they and how does it represent both?
False
Liturgy of Word: Christ opens the Scriptures to them to explain how He fulfills the OT
Liturgy of Eucharist: Christ is known through the breaking of the bread
What are the four main parts of the Mass in proper order?
Introductory Rite
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rite
Name three things that make one unworthy to receive the Eucharist.
Not baptized
Lack of faith in Real Presence
Mortal sin
Did not follow Eucharistic fast
Recall two passages from the New Testament that give evidence of the Real Presence of the Eucharist. Include the name of the biblical book and a brief explanation of how it supports the Real Presence.
Luke 22 or Matthew 26: When instituting the Eucharist Jesus says, “This is my body..., this is my blood..., do this in remembrance of me”
John 6: During the Bread of Life Discourse Jesus repeatedly says that one must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life. He doesn’t soften His teaching even when people leave due to this teaching.
1 Corinthians 11: St. Paul repeats the institution narrative of the Last Supper and warns against anyone consuming the Eucharist unworthily as profaning the body of Christ.