1.  Daniel Garcia  Steve Pacheco  Justin Pomar  Issac Chavez  Joshua Vasquez  5-1-2009  Br. Lawrence  Period 3

2.  The ultimate sign on God’s presence in your life  Initiation ◦ Unites person with Suffering of Jesus

3. TThe Eucharist has its roots in history dating all the way back to the early Jews. ◦P◦Passover Seder TThe event is celebrated annually in Israelites’ homes

4.  Transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.  First occurred at the Last Supper ◦ Reenacted at every mass.  In remembrance of Jesus.

5. TThe word – “Eucharist” derives from the Greek language. ◦I◦It is Greek for “thanksgiving” CChristians believe that they thank and praise the Lord when receiving Communion.

6.  Giving Life in order to Bring about Life.  The Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice for mankind.  Through our personal struggles, daily, we become united with our Savior.

7.  1)Priest presiding mass  2)Scriptures (word of God)  3)Church People  4)Bread and wine (Body and Blood)

8. Can we forgive those whom we have conflicts with? Can we be a welcoming community? Can we offer peace? Can we be sharing? Can we accept everyone?

9.  Dismissal Rite ◦ A main rite that includes the conclusion of mass.  “Let us go, now, in peace to love and serve the Lord.”

10. Sources: i.http://montagneministries.com/Institution%20 of%20the%20Eucharist.jpghttp://montagneministries.com/Institution%20 of%20the%20Eucharist.jpg ii.http://www.livingwatercommunity.com/Year% 20 of%20the%20Eucharist/Eucharist%203.jp ghttp://www.livingwatercommunity.com/Year% 20 of%20the%20Eucharist/Eucharist%203.jp g iii.http://www.stmargaretscatholicchurch.com/eu charist.jpeghttp://www.stmargaretscatholicchurch.com/eu charist.jpeg iv.http://www.saintaugustines.ca/sites/emhc/eu charist.gifhttp://www.saintaugustines.ca/sites/emhc/eu charist.gif