1. Sacrament of the Eucharist

2. Eucharist: Roots in Scripture Old Testament: The priest Melchizedek offered God bread and wine. Gn 14:18 God provided Manna for the Israelites in the desert. Ex. 16: 4-35 Jews celebrated Passover to commemorate the Exodus from slavery. Ex. 12: 1-20

3. New Testament: Jesus multiplies the loaves and fishes At the wedding at Cana Jesus changes water into wine. Jesus made reference to the Eucharist when he told of the importance of eating His body and blood. Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper.

4. Names for the Eucharist a. The Lord’s Supper: meal of friendship and life b. Breaking Bread: Symbolizes sacrifice and sharing c. Holy and Divine Liturgy: Literally, people’s work; the greatest work we can offer God d. Blessed Sacrament: Emphasizes Jesus’ Real Presence in the consecrated bread

5. e. Holy Sacrifice: Literally to make holy; an emphasis on Jesus sacrifice in redeeming us by His death and resurrection f. Holy Communion: nourishes us through our union with Christ g. Mass: from the term missa, for dismissal

6. Celebration of Mass Introductory Rites Liturgy of the Word * Liturgy of the Eucharist * * The 2 Major parts of the Mass

7. Introductory Rites Entrance and Greeting Penitential Rite Gloria (on Sundays and Feast Days) Opening Prayer

8. Liturgy of the Word First Reading and Responsorial Psalm Second Reading and Alleluia (Sundays and Feast Days) Gospel: most important reading Homily The Creed (Sundays and Feast Days) General Petitions

9. Liturgy of the Eucharist Offertory Eucharistic Prayer: Contains the Consecration, the most holy and important part of the Mass Communion Rite

10. Concluding Rite Announcements are made at this time. Then the celebrant blesses and dismisses the people.

11. Spiritual Effects of the Eucharist Gives spiritual life and nourishment Cleanses us from venial sins and gives protection from future mortal sin Increases virtues in us Gives spiritual energy