“Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let Your Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Your kingdom” (Didache 9)

This passage take place after the multiplication of 5 loaves and 2 fish. Many from the same crowd witnessed Jesus say the words you are about to read. After reading, answer the following questions: What do you think Jesus’ words mean in this passage? Why do you think it was difficult for the followers to accept what he told them?

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (Lumen Gentium 11) What does this mean to you?

Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18-20) Paschal Lamb and Passover (Exodus 12:1-10) Passover meal at Last Supper (Lamb, Bread, Wine) “Behold the Lamb of God…” (John 1:29) Manna in the desert (Exodus 16:4) Jesus multiplies loaves and fish to feed multitudes (John 6:5-15) The Feeding of the 5,000 is only miracle present in all four Gospels Jesus turns water into wine (John 2:1-11) Wedding at Cana => Wedding feast of the Lamb

Last Supper Mt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20; 1 Cor 11:23-30 “Do this in remembrance of me” - anamnesis Not in Gospel of John’s Last Supper, but… Bread of Life discourse (John 6:22-59) “I am the Bread of Life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” “I am the living bread that came down from heaven whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.” John’s Gospel does have Jesus gather with his disciples around the time of the Passover, but it is here that he washes their feet, announces Judas’ betrayal, predicts Peter’s denial, and promises to send the Holy Spirit. "Do this in memory of me" (Ancient Greek: "το ῦ το ποιε ῖ τε ε ἰ ς τ ὴ ν ἐ μ ὴ ν ἀ νάμνησιν", Ancient Greek

Transubstantiation – the unique change of the substance of the Eucharistic bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ, while retaining the accidental appearances of bread and wine. Continues to look like bread and wine (shape, color, weight, taste, etc), but IS the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus We see this through the eyes of faith, trusting in the words and teachings of Jesus passed down through his apostles and the Church. This takes place at the words of consecration. “Take and eat…this is my body…do this in memory of me.”

Recipient – Baptized Catholic in the state of grace (free from grave sin) Sufficient knowledge and belief of the teachings of the Eucharist Fast from food and drink except water or medicine for one hours before receiving Communion Approach the Eucharist with reverence and devotion Matter Wheat bread (unleavened in West) Grape Wine Form Institution Narrative (“Take this, all of you, and eat of it…this is my body…”) Epiclesis holds some importance, especially in East Minister Ordinary: Bishop or Priest Extraordinary: none

More intimate union with Christ Nourishes spiritual life received in Baptism and strengthened by Confirmation Increase of theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, and strengthening of gifts and fruits of Holy Spirit United more with Mystical Body of Christ, the Church “Be what you see; receive what you are.” – St. Augustine Separates us from sin Wiping away venial sins and helps preserve from future mortal sin Commits us to service of the poor and unity with all people

Offertory Gloria Epiclesis Opening Prayer Homily Second Reading Communion Rite Alleluia / Acclamation Our Father/Sign of Peace Responsorial Psalm First Reading Institution Narrative Penitential Rite Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) Entrance and Greeting Gospel The Creed Great Amen General Intercessions Concluding Rite

Entrance and Greeting Penitential Rite Gloria Opening Prayer First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Alleluia / Acclamation Gospel Homily The Creed General Intercessions Offertory Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy) Epiclesis Institution Narrative Great Amen Our Father / Sign of Peace Communion Rite Concluding Rite