The Eucharist
True or False: The host is no longer Jesus once the mass is finished.
False. The Body of Christ remains in the Tabernacle after mass.
WHO truly changes the bread and wine into the body and blood during mass?
Jesus (through His priests).
What is the minimal obligation for receiving the Eucharist?
Define Real Presence.
The fact that Jesus is really present in the Holy Eucharist.
What should we do if we have a mortal sin on our soul?
Go to confession at the earliest possible opportunity. Never receive the Eucharist until having done so.
What is the difference between the sacrifice of the Cross and the sacrifice of the Eucharist?
The manner - the cross was Jesus's bloody body, while the Eucharist is His body in the form of a host.
What are the words of consecration?
What are the 3 requirements for recieving the Eucharist worthily?
1. Be in a state of grace (no mortal sin)
2. Have faith in the Real Presence
3. Keep the Eucharistic fast
The word that describes the changing of the bread and wine in the Body and Blood of Jesus.
Transubstantiation.
How does the sacrament of Holy Orders relate to the Eucharist?
Gives us priests who celebrate the mass.
The Eucharist is Jesus's ______ ______ ______ _______.
Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
At what point in the mass is the bread and wine changed into the body and blood of Jesus?
The Consecration.
What happens if we receive the Eucharist improperly?
We commit a sacrilege since we are not treating the Body and Blood of Jesus with the utmost respect (a mortal sin).
What the solid container (often gold and adorned with symbols) in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept?
The Tabernacle.
How does the sacrament of matrimony relate to the Eucharist?
A husband and wife give themselves to each other, as Jesus gives Himself to us (His Church) through the Eucharist.
Why is the Eucharist the most important Sacrament?
In it, we receive Jesus Himself.
When was the first mass?
The Last Supper.
Name 3 effects of receiving the Eucharist.
Gives us Grace, unites us with Christ, gives us joy and consolation, forgives venial sins, helps us to avoid sin....
Define Sacrilege.
A serious mistreatment of people, places, or things that have been consecrated to God.
What should we do if we are not in the right disposition (or state of mind) to attend mass?
Pray for help, especially to Mary or the saints to help you understand the Presence of Jesus at mass. We can also talk to a priest, a parent, or someone we trust when we have a hard time feeling motivated to go to mass.
Why is the Eucharist called the Mystery of Faith?
When we go to communion, we see and taste bread and wine, but we believe in God's Word that it is truly the Body and Blood of Christ.
What are the four purposes of offering Mass to God?
1. Thanksgiving
2. Worship
3. Reparation for sins.
4. Grace for the living and the dead.
Name 3 ways you can prepare to attend Mass.
Read the Gospel beforehand, Ask the Blessed Mother to help you, arrive early, don't rush out afterwards, go to confession
What is Benediction?
When the priest blesses the people with a host in a monstrance.
Name a valid reason why someone might not attend Mass on Sunday.
Serious illness, laws banning the celebration of Mass, lack of priests in the area, etc....