The Institution Narratives

1. 6:1 The Institution Narratives Matthew 26:26–29 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” Mark 14:22–25 While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. He said to them, “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.” Luke 22:19–20 Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.”

2. 1. Introductory Rites 2. Liturgy of the Word 6:2 Order of the Mass • Entrance song • Greeting • Blessing with holy water or • Penitential rite • Lord, have mercy • Glory to God • Opening prayer • First reading • Responsorial psalm • Second reading • Gospel acclamation (Alleluia) • Gospel • Homily • Profession of the faith (Creed) • General intercessions

3. Greeting Blessing Dismissal Closing song and recessional 3. Liturgy of the Eucharist Communion Rite 4. Concluding Rite 6:2 Order of the Mass • Lord’s Prayer • Sign of peace • Breaking of the Bread • Lamb of God • Prayers before Communion • Holy Communion • Communion song or silent reflection • Prayer after Communion • Offertory song (presentation of gifts) • Preparation of bread and wine • Prayer over the gifts • Preface • Acclamation (Holy, holy, holy Lord) • Eucharist Prayer with institution narrative • Memorial acclamation • The great Amen

4. “Holy Communion augments our union with Christ.” (1391) “Holy Communion separates us from sin.” (1393) The Eucharist “wipes away venial sins.” (1394) The Eucharist “preserves us from future mortal sins.” (1395) “The unity of the Mystical Body: the Eucharist makes the Church.” (1396) “The Eucharist commits us to the poor.” (1397) The Eucharist points to the need for “the unity of Christians.” (1398) 6:3 Fruits of the Eucharist

5. consecration(page 122) Communion (page 122) Blessed Sacrament (page 122) 6:4 CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary Review Jesus’ words of institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper recited by the priest at Mass, changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ the consecrated Bread and Wine, perceived in faith to be the Body and Blood of Christ; also, the act of receiving the consecrated Bread or Wine the consecrated Bread or Wine, especially the consecrated hosts or wafers considered apart from the Eucharistic liturgy, reserved in the tabernacle for special worship services (such as Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament) and for distribution to those who are sick

6. Eucharist (page 123) Mass (page 123) 6:4 CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary Review from the Greek, meaning an act of thanksgiving, an ancient name for the Christian celebration of the Paschal mystery that includes remembrance of the Last Supper and distribution of Communion from the Latin word for dismissed or sent, in this case, sent on the mission of proclaiming the good news of salvation and the kingdom of God; since the Middle Ages, a common Catholic name for the Eucharistic liturgy

7. liturgy (page 123) Liturgy of the Word(page 123) Liturgy of the Eucharist(page 123) 6:4 CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary Review from the Greek, meaning a public work or service done in the name of or on behalf of the people; in general, any formal Christian worship, especially one that follows a prescribed pattern such as a sacramental rite; sometimes used exclusively to refer to the Eucharistic liturgy the first major part of the Mass that includes the readings, homily, profession of faith, and general intercessions the second major part of the Mass that includes the presentation and preparation of the gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion rite

8. homilist(page 128) sacrifice(page 139) Lord’s Supper(page 141) CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary Review 6:4 ordained minister who “breaks open the word”—explains the Scripture readings at liturgy and calls the assembly to live according to those readings a ritual offering made to God by a priest on behalf of the people, as a sign of adoration, thanksgiving, entreaty, and communion; originally, an act of offering, or the gift that is offered, very often accompanied by a ritual meal for the purpose of communion with the divine a name for Eucharistic worship that is found in the New Testament; the name often given by Protestant Churches to their communion service

9. 6:4 CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary Review Real Presence(page 141) the name for Christ’s presence in the Eucharistic liturgy, and especially in the Blessed Sacrament, which is believed in faith but can also be experienced by those who are open to it