MEETING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTS

1. MEETING JESUS IN THE SACRAMENTS CHAPTER 5 THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

2. Wednesday, March 4, 2015: Quick Write • How would you define the word “Thanks?” • Most people in our country give thanks on Thanksgiving Day. What are some other times or ways that Christians give thanks?

3. Daily Agenda: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 • Quick Write • Prayer • Lecture/Discussion • Ch. 5 Inquiry

4. Source and Summit The Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” Eucharist: “to give thanks” The Sacrament of the Eucharist completes Christian Initiation

5. Source and Summit

6. Other Names for the Sacrament of the Eucharist Lord’s Supper Breaking of the Bread Eucharistic Assembly Memorial Holy Sacrifice Holy and Divine Liturgy Holy Communion Mass

7. “My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.”

8. Understanding the Sacrament of the Eucharist Bread and wine are at the heart of the Eucharist The manna in the desert commemorated the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt. Jesus’ conversion of water to wine at the Cana wedding announced his mission.

9. The Institution of the Eucharist Jesus anticipated his own Passion and Death and interpreted them in terms of the Jewish Passover and its sacrifice. All of the Old Testament sacrifices were fulfilled and perfected in the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me . . . This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.”

10. The Eucharist Through the Age of the Church

11. The Eucharist Through the Age of the Church

12. Understanding the Eucharist as a Sacrifice Each Mass is the presence in our midst of the one eternal sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross more than two thousand years ago.

13. Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist In the Body and Blood of Christ, “the whole Christ is truly, really and substantially contained.” TRANSUBSTANTIATION Change of substance

14. Ch. 5 Inquiry • pg. 121 For Reflection • Pg. 128 For Review and Reflection • pg. 133 For Review and Reflection • pg 137 For Review and Reflection • pg. 139 For Review and Reflection

15. Quick Write: Thursday, March 5, 2015 • What is transubstantiation and why do you think it is so significant to the Catholic Christian celebration of the Eucharist?

16. Daily Agenda: Thursday, March 5, 2015 • Quick Write • Prayer • Lecture/Discussion • Bible Activities

17. Celebrating the Sacrament of the Eucharist Introductory Rites Liturgy of the Word First Reading from Old Testament, Acts, or Revelation Responsorial Psalm Second Reading from New Testament letter Gospel reading Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of the Offering Eucharistic Prayer Communion Rite Dismissal Rite

18. Eucharistic Prayer • Anamnesis—“memorial” • Intercessions—for all gathered; pope, bishop, clergy; Catholics in need; faithful departed • Doxology—reminder of our initiation into the life of the Trinity • Great Amen—“so be it” • Preface—prayer of thanksgiving to the Father • Sanctus—“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Epiclesis—“calling down” of the Holy Spirit • Words of Institution—repeats the words of Christ at the Last Supper

19. The Graces of Holy Communion “Were not our hearts burning (within us) while he spoke to us?”

20. Unity with Christ Christ becomes a part of us We become a part of him.

21. Separation from Sin The more we share the life of Christ, the more difficult it is to break away from him by mortal sin.

22. Becoming Church Every Eucharist helps us form and build the Church • We can participate in the local parish. • We can contribute in mission activity. • We can “animate” our daily activity with Christian spirit. • We can engage in evangelization. • We can build community with the parish. • We can help strengthen the unity of all Christians through prayer.

23. To Be Eucharist to Others The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest, his brethren.

24. Requirements for Formal Reception To prepare for reception, we must examine our conscience and be in a state of grace. We must fast for one hour prior to receiving.

25. Bible Activity • Wedding at Cana activity (Individual) – 15 minutes • Three Meal Stories (Groups of Three) - Be prepared to share out your group’s ideas-25 minutes

26. Quick Write: Monday, March 9, 2015 • Describe how the Eucharist helps us form the Church.

27. Daily Agenda: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 • Quick Write • Prayer • Lecture/Discussion • The Multiplication of Loaves (Individual) • Discussion to follow • Ch. 5 Directed Reading Guide

28. We Are Sent Missa: “to send forth” The priest sends us or commissions us to go out to the world in the name of Jesus and spread the Gospel into our daily lives.

29. The Sunday Obligation A precept of the Church: “on Sunday and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass.” Participation in the communal celebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a testimony of belonging and of being faithful to Christ and to his Church.

30. St. Juan Diego A man with an intense love for the Eucharist The Blessed Mother appeared to him First indigenous (native) American to become a saint

31. Multiplication of Loaves (Individual Activity) • Task: Complete Handout 5E • - Make sure you answer all questions using complete sentences • - This is due at the end of class!