Communion

1. Communion Effects

2. Effects Union with Christ - augmented Cleansing – separates us from sin Strengthens our charity – restores our strength

3. “The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.” Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium 47

4. “These convictions have pastoral consequences that we are called to consider with prudence and boldness. Frequently, we act as arbiters of grace rather than its facilitators. But the Church is not a tollhouse; it is the house of the Father, where there is a place for everyone, with all their problems.”

5. Effects Transforms us into the Body of Christ Amen The Body of Christ Transubstantiation?

6. St Augustine “If you are the body and members of Christ, then it is your sacrament that is placed on the table of the Lord; it is your sacrament that you receive. To that which you respond, Amen (‘yes, it is true’) and by responding to it you assent to it. For your hear the words, ‘the Body of Christ’ and respond, ‘Amen.’ Be then a member of the Body of Christ, that your Amen may be true.” St. Augustine, Sermon 272

7. Body of Christ  1 Corinthians 11:29 a person who eats and drinks without recognising the Body is eating and drinking his own condemnation. ? transubstantiation

8. 17Now that I am on the subject of instructions, I cannot say that you have done well in holding meetings that do you more harm than good. 18In the first place, I hear that when you all come together as a community, there are separate factions among you... 20The point is, when you hold these meetings, it is not the Lord's Supper that you are eating,21since when the time comes to eat, everyone is in such a hurry to start his own supper that one person goes hungry while another is getting drunk... 22Surely you have homes for eating and drinking in? Surely you have enough respect for the community of God not to make poor people embarrassed? 23For this is what I received from the Lord.... 28 Everyone is to recollect himself before eating this bread and drinking this cup;because  1 Corinthians 11:29 a person who eats and drinks without recognising the Body is eating and drinking his own condemnation.

9. Presence 1) That Jesus is really present to us in every Mass and wants to meet us to share his love 2) We gatherevery Sunday so that this meeting can take place 3) This is why gathering for Sunday Mass is the most important meeting of the week Things to teach your child

10. 4) To join in the responses at Mass 5) To listen to the readings at Mass, responding with Thanks be to God and Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ at the Gospel 6) To look at the host and the chalice when the priest is holding it up, then to bow their head in reverence when the priest bows 7) To say a short prayer before receiving Holy Communion 8) That we really meet Jesus in Holy Communion Things to teach your child Participation Response Reverence

11. Things to teach your child 9) When we receive communion, Jesus gives us his love and forgiveness 10) In Holy Communion, Jesus give us the strength to love and serve others Effects

12. Things to teach your child 11) When we meet Jesus in Holy Communion we speak to him and thank him with all our heart 12) To pray after receiving Holy Communion 13) After we have made our First Communion, we can grow in our friendship with Jesus by receiving Holy Communion at Mass often, even during the week deepening relationship