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The document discusses the Catholic teaching on the Holy Eucharist. It explains that the Eucharist is the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, as supported by passages from scripture like John chapter 6. It describes how during mass, through transubstantiation, the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ. It discusses preparing to receive communion worthily, and the sanctifying effects of receiving, like forgiveness of sins and strengthening faith. The Eucharist is called the source and summit of Christian life because it brings us into communion with God and strengthens our relationship with him.

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The Holy Eucharist

Communion with and Sharing in Gods Life


Catechetical Preparation

Consider the following statement: The Eucharist is truly God in our midst. The
Eucharist is the Body & Blood, soul and divinity of J esus Christ, Our Lord the source
and summit of the Churchs life.

Keeping the above statement in mind, read and meditate on the following passages:

Scripture:
Ex 12:1-13 - Pashal lamb
Ex 12:8, 46 - Paschal lamb had to be eaten
Mt. 26:26ff (Mk 14:22ff., Lk 22:17ff.) Eucharist instituted
J n 1:29 - J esus is called the lamb of God
J n. 6:35-71 Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
I Cor 2:14-3:4 explains what the flesh means
I Cor 5:7 - J esus called paschal lamb who has been sacrificed
I Cor 10:16 Eucharist =participation in Christs body & blood
I Cor 11:23-29 - receiving unworthily =guilty of his body & blood

Catechism:
CCC 1322-1327 The Eucharist Source and Summit of Ecclesial Life
CCC 1328-1332 What is this Sacrament Called?
CCC 1333-1344 The Eucharist in the Economy of Salvation
CCC 1345-1355 The Liturgical Celebration of the Eucharist
CCC 1356-1381 The Sacramental Sacrifice: Thanksgiving, Memorial, Presence
CCC 1382-1401 The Paschal Banquet
CCC 1402-1405 The Eucharist Pledge of the Glory to Come

Key Terms:
Eucharist : The ritual, sacramental action of thanksgiving to God which constitutes the
principle Christian liturgical celebration of and communion in the paschal mystery of
Christ. The Eucharist is also traditionally known as the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Real Presence: The unique, true presence of Christ in the Eucharist under the species or
appearances of bread and wine. The Church invites the faithful to deepen their faith in the
real presence of Christ through adoration and communion at the eucharistic liturgy, and
through adoration outside its celebration.

Do not, therefore, regard the bread and wine as simply that, for they are, according to
the Masters declaration, the Body and Blood of Christ. Even though the senses suggest
to you the other, let faith make you firm. Do not judge in this matter by taste, but be fully
assured by faith, not doubting that you have been deemed worthy of the Body and Blood
of Christ.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem


The Holy Eucharist
Communion with and Sharing in Gods Life
Catechetical Session

Preparation:
Hymn: (Vs 1-2): O Saving Victim/O Salutaris
First Reading: Ex. 16: 4-6 & 31-35
Psalm 50
Gospel: J ohn 6: 41-59

Proclamation:
The Eucharist is truly God in our midst. The Eucharist is the Body & Blood, soul and
divinity of J esus Christ, Our Lord the source and summit of the Churchs life.

Explanation:

A. Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
1. J esus said, I am the living Bread which came down from Heaventhe Bread
which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh. (J ohn 6:51)

2. J esus said, This is My Body (Matt. 26:26ff; Mark 14:22ff; Luke 22:17ff)

3. In the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist we really receive J esus Body & Blood.

4. J esus said, Do you also wish to leave Me?
The first announcement of the Eucharist divided the disciples, just as the announcement of
the Passion scandalized them. The Eucharist and the Cross are stumbling blocks. It is the same
mystery and it never ceases to be an occasion of division. Do you also wish to leave Me?: The
Lords question echoes through the ages, as a loving invitation to discover that only He has the
words of Eternal Life and that to receive in faith the gift of His Eucharist is to receive the Lord
Himself. (CCC, #1336)

B. How it Happens
With God nothing will be impossible. (Luke 1:37)
1. The priest prays these words, This is My Body
2. Bread and wine become the Body & Blood of J esus Transubstantiation
3. The priest acts in persona Christi

C. How to Prepare for and Give Thanks for Holy Communion
1. Must be free from serious sin and repent of any venial sins
2. Reception must be preceded by a one-hour fast
3. Preparation before receiving act of reverence and prayers and proper reception
mode.
4. Thanksgiving after receiving.

D. Sanctifying Effects of the Holy Eucharist
1. Forgives venial sin; helps us avoid future sin.
2. Increases life in sanctifying grace in us, strengthening love of God & others.
3. In the Holy Eucharist, God shares Himself with us in the most intinate way, as
abiding union, a pledge of love & future glory in Trinitarian Life in Heaven
4. The Holy Eucharist is to be worshipped the Holy Eucharist is God Himself.
Application:
1. What does the Gospel of J ohn say about the Eucharist?
2. How does bread and wine become the Body & Blood of our Lord?
3. What difference does this make in the whole way we approach God in our prayer life?
4. How does this understanding affect the way I approach God at Mass? Or in the Tabernacle?
5. What are the effects of receiving Holy Communion worthily and with faith?
6. Why does the Church call the Eucharist, the source and summit of the Christian Life?

Conclusion:
Closing Prayer
Hymn (Vs. 1-2): Come Adore/Tantum Ergo
































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Communion with and Sharing in Gods Life


A. Jesus is the Bread of Life (John 6:48)
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B. How it Happens
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C. How to Prepare for and Give Thanks for Holy Communion
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D. Sanctifying Effects of the Holy Eucharist
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Questions:
1. What does the Gospel of J ohn say about the Eucharist?

2. How does bread and wine become the Body & Blood of our Lord?

3. What difference does this make in the whole way we approach God in our
prayer life?

4. How does this understanding affect the way I approach God at Mass? Or in the
Tabernacle?

5. What are the effects of receiving Holy Communion worthily and with faith?

6. Why does the Church call the Eucharist, the source and summit of the
Christian Life?









Questions:
1. What does the Gospel of J ohn say about the Eucharist?

2. How does bread and wine become the Body & Blood of our Lord?

3. What difference does this make in the whole way we approach God in our
prayer life?

4. How does this understanding affect the way I approach God at Mass? Or in the
Tabernacle?

5. What are the effects of receiving Holy Communion worthily and with faith?

6. Why does the Church call the Eucharist, the source and summit of the
Christian Life?

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