1. Eucharist Chapter 7 Lesson 2

2. The mysteries of Christ The mass makes present the saving mysteries of Christ, so that we may participate in them. The teachings of Christ The teachings of Christ The last supper The last supper The crucifixion The crucifixion The resurrection The resurrection

3. Turn to page 44 in your textbook. Read Jn 6:35-69. What lessons does this passage teach us about the Eucharist? It is Christ truly present: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. It is Christ truly present: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. It is a promise of eternal life. It is a promise of eternal life.

4. Read from the Bible the following passages. 1. Ex 12:1-28 2. Gen 14:18 3. Heb 8-10 4. Jn 6:1-15 5. Mt 26:26-28 6. Luke 24:13-53 7. 1 Cor 10:16-17

5. Meaning of verses 1. Eucharist: Roots in Passover 2. Melchizedek’s Offering 3. Priesthood of Christ 4. Multiplication of Loaves and Fish 5. Last Supper 6. Emmaus 7. Meaning and Effects

6. Eucharist Matter: bread and wine Matter: bread and wine Form: the Eucharistic Prayer within the liturgy, with its institution narrative: “This is My body…This is My Blood.” Form: the Eucharistic Prayer within the liturgy, with its institution narrative: “This is My body…This is My Blood.” Minister: ordained priest Minister: ordained priest

7. Steps to a worthy communion 1. Be in a state of grace. 2. Observe the Eucharistic fast. 3. Know whom you are about to receive and receive reverently.

8. Effects of a worthy communion Union with Christ Union with Christ Increase in the life of grace Increase in the life of grace Cleansing of venial sins and preservation from future sins Cleansing of venial sins and preservation from future sins Union among members in Church Union among members in Church A strengthening of our commitment to the poor A strengthening of our commitment to the poor

9. Prayer to Christ our King Lord Jesus Christ, You are the King of the whole world. All that was made was created for You. Exercise Your sovereign rights over me. I renew my baptismal vows, renouncing Satan with all his works and his false glamour, and I promise to live as a good Christian. and I promise to live as a good Christian. In particular, I pledge myself to do all in my power To make the rights of God and of Your Church triumph in the world. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer You whatever I do, however feeble, To obtain that all human hearts may admit Your sacred kingship, So that the kingdom of Your peace will be established Throughout the whole world. Amen. -Pope Pius XI