what is the Eucharist?
The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament in which Jesus Christ gives his Body and Blood, for us, so that we too might give ourselves to him in love and be united with him in Holy Communion. Through the Eucharist, we are joined with the Church.
what is the FORm?
During the consecration of the Eucharist the minister must say:
"Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you."
"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins."
"Do this in memory of me."
"Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you."
"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins."
"Do this in memory of me."
what is the MATTER?
The matter of the Eucharist is bread made from wheat and water as well as wine made from grapes. As Roman Catholics, we do not use yeast in the bread for the Eucharist.
who is the MINISTER?
The ordinary minister of the Eucharist is a priest or a bishop. Only a priest or a bishop may consecrate bread and wine to become the Eucharist. There is also a minister of distributing the Eucharist. Deacons, priests, and bishops are also the ordinary ministers of distributing Holy Communion. Lay people may be trained to be extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist at Mass and bring the Eucharist to the homebound.
what is the rite?
In Mass, during the consecration, the bread and the wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ by the priest or the bishop. The celebrant elevates the Eucharist above his head and proclaims, "Take this, all of you, and eat of it: for this is my body which will be given up for you." Then, he holds the chalice above his head and proclaims,
"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins."
"Do this in memory of me." Eucharistic ministers help to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the people of the Church. They hold the Body in front of the recipient, and say "The Body of Christ." and the recipient answers, "Amen." This is repeated for the Blood of Christ. When saying Amen, the recipient is acknowledging that they believe this is the Body and Blood of Christ and they accept it.
"Take this, all of you, and drink from it: for this is the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins."
"Do this in memory of me." Eucharistic ministers help to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the people of the Church. They hold the Body in front of the recipient, and say "The Body of Christ." and the recipient answers, "Amen." This is repeated for the Blood of Christ. When saying Amen, the recipient is acknowledging that they believe this is the Body and Blood of Christ and they accept it.
who can receive the eucharist?
In order to receive the Eucharist, Catholics must be in a state of grace. To be in a state of grace means that the person is not guilty of any mortal or serious sins, since their last Reconciliation or their Baptism. Non-Catholics cannot receive the Eucharist because it is a sign of the faithful's communion with each other, the Church and Christ. Orthodox Christians may receive the Eucharist in special circumstances with special permission.
how many times can this sacrament be received?
For Catholics, the minimum requirement for receiving the Eucharist is at least once a year and during the Easter season. A Catholic may not receive more than once per day, unless received at two different celebrations.
what are the effects of the eucharist?
1) Intimate union with Christ.
2) Receiving Christ's flesh and blood.
3) Nourishment of spiritual life.
4) Medicine of grace.
5) Separates us from sin.
6) Removes venial sins.
7) Gives us spiritual strength.
8) Unites us to the Body of Christ and the Church- The Mystical Body of Christ
2) Receiving Christ's flesh and blood.
3) Nourishment of spiritual life.
4) Medicine of grace.
5) Separates us from sin.
6) Removes venial sins.
7) Gives us spiritual strength.
8) Unites us to the Body of Christ and the Church- The Mystical Body of Christ
how can you prepare to receive the eucharist?
A person can prepare to receive the Eucharist through prayer and fasting. The person becomes spiritually mindful of the reality of Christ's presence in the Eucharist. Fasting at least one hour before receiving the Eucharist is required by the law of the Church.
what is adoration?
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Adoration is the practice of worshiping our Lord in the Eucharist outside of the Mass. The Eucharist is placed in a monstrance for the faithful to adore the Lord. At this time, we remain silent and pray before Him.
In the 11th century, a French monk, Berengar of Tours began to teach that the bread and wine, during the consecration of the Eucharist, did not physically change into the Body and Blood of Jesus. Pope Gregory VII asked for a retraction from Berengar saying that the Body and Blood of Christ were present. In response to this encounter, eucharistic devotion was introduced and spread throughout Europe. Around this time, elevations of the bread and wine were added to the eucharistic prayer at Mass and for some seeing the consecrated host became the most important part of the Mass. From this, extended times of discussing the Blessed Sacrament, outside the Mass, became increasingly more popular. Eventually, a blessing with the exposed Eucharist developed. This tradition is still practiced throughout the world today.
In the 11th century, a French monk, Berengar of Tours began to teach that the bread and wine, during the consecration of the Eucharist, did not physically change into the Body and Blood of Jesus. Pope Gregory VII asked for a retraction from Berengar saying that the Body and Blood of Christ were present. In response to this encounter, eucharistic devotion was introduced and spread throughout Europe. Around this time, elevations of the bread and wine were added to the eucharistic prayer at Mass and for some seeing the consecrated host became the most important part of the Mass. From this, extended times of discussing the Blessed Sacrament, outside the Mass, became increasingly more popular. Eventually, a blessing with the exposed Eucharist developed. This tradition is still practiced throughout the world today.
when is adoration offered?
At Kellenberg, adoration is offered every morning before the beginning of the school day and during every lunch period throughout the day. It is also offered the first Wednesday of every month at XLT.
At St. Kilian, adoration of the blessed sacrament is offered Monday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm and Tuesday through Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
At St. Kilian, adoration of the blessed sacrament is offered Monday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm and Tuesday through Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm.
eucharistic miracles
A miracle is "a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law." Over time, many eucharistic miracles have taken place within our Church; one such example is the occurance in Lanciano, Italy. One day, in the eighth century, a Basilian monk was celebrating Mass when he started doubting the real presence of the Flesh and Blood of Jesus Christ in the consecrated bread and wine. After pronouncing the words of the consecration, the monk saw the host change into a living piece of flesh and the wine change into blood, which then split into five droplets irregular in shape and size. Those who witnessed the miracle spread the news throughout the area. The Flesh and Blood are now on display in the Church of San Francesco in Lanciano, Italy.