Transcript Document
“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
"Do
in memory
that I will give
is this
my flesh
for theof
lifeme"
of the world.”
(Ancient
“Whoever
Greek:
eats "τοῦτο
my flesh
ποιεῖτε
and drinks
εἰς τὴνmy
ἐμὴν
blood
ἀνάμνησιν",
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.
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
Increases Grace and Virtue within the soul.
Commits us to service of the poor and unity with all
people
Forgives us from sin
Wiping away venial sins and (not mortal sin, because that makes
someone unworthy to receive the Eucharist)
Preserve us from sin
Actual grace received in the Sacrament strengthens us
against temptation and reducing our tendency toward
sin.
Helps us to remain humble and helps us against pride
and self-centeredness
Decreases temporal punishment – “time” in Purgatory
Helps to purify our souls here on Earth before we die
Offertory
First Reading
Gloria
Institution Narrative
Epiclesis
Penitential Rite
Opening Prayer
Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Homily
Entrance and Greeting
Second Reading
Gospel
Communion Rite
The Creed
Alleluia / Acclamation
Great Amen
Our Father/Sign of Peace General Intercessions
Responsorial Psalm
Concluding Rite
1) Introductory Rite
Entrance and Greeting
Penitential Rite
Entrance
and Greeting
Gloria
Opening
PenitentialPrayer
Rite
Gloria
2) Liturgy of the Word
First
Reading
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Second Reading
Alleluia / Acclamation
Alleluia / Acclamation
Gospel
Gospel
Homily
Homily
The Creed
General Intercessions
Opening Prayer
3) Liturgy of the
Eucharist
The Creed
Offertory
General Intercessions
Sanctus
Offertory(Holy, Holy,
Holy)
Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Epiclesis
Epiclesis
Institution
Institution Narrative
Narrative
Great Amen
Amen
Our Father
Father//Sign
SignofofPeace
Peace
Communion Rite
Rite
Communion
Concluding Rite
4) Concluding Rite
Purpose of the Introductory Rites is to bring the people
into communion with one another as they prepare to
worship God in both Word and Eucharist.
Entrance & Greeting – Gathering Song or Chant,
Open Mass with the Sign of the Cross, and a greeting
“The Lord be with you” – “And with your spirit.”
Penitential Rite – Ask forgiveness for sins from God
and each other
“I confess to almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned…”
Gloria – song of praise to God for saving us from sin & death
Opening Prayer (Collect) – prayer addresses the
specific character of the particular liturgy for the day
Focuses on active listening to the Scripture that leads us to
prayer for community and prepares us for the liturgy of the
Eucharist.
First Reading– Usually from the Old Testament,
occasionally from the Acts of the Apostles
Reminder that our faith predates the time of Jesus
Responsorial Psalm– Poetic musical collection of
prayers from the time of King David
Express a wide variety of emotions – thanksgiving, praise,
lamentation (sadness & complaint), etc.
Second Reading – Usually a New Testament reading from the
epistles or Revelation – offer instruction for the Christian community
Gospel Acclamation – Alleluia “Praise the Lord”
Lent – “Praise to you Lord…”
Gospel– life and teachings of Jesus
Homily– sermon to teach about the Scriptures or
teachings of the Church
Creed– Profession of Faith – proclaim our core beliefs
Prayer of the Faithful (General Intercessions) – offer prayers
to God for
The Church
Government and World Leaders
Those suffering
Particular needs of the community
Those who have died and/or special occasion intentions
The Mass is a reflection of the Paschal Mystery. It is a memorial sacrifice
that offers thanks for what Jesus did from the Last Supper to his Crucifixion
and Resurrection.
What does “Eucharist” mean?
What word means “memorial sacrifice”?
Offertory (Preparation of Gifts)
Gifts of bread and wine are brought forward with the collection to represent the
community’s offerings and support of the Church community.
The priest then offers a short prayer over the gifts.
Eucharistic Prayer– the summit (highest point) of the Mass
4 different versions of the Eucharistic prayer – all contain the
following
Thanksgiving
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy - with all the angels & saints
Epiclesis
Invoke the Holy Spirit to prepare the gifts for consecration
Institution Narrative & Consecration
Words of the Last Supper – change the bread and wine into the body
& blood
Mystery of Faith
“We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection
until you come again.”
Intercession for the living and the dead
Great Amen
P: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father most holy,
through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ,
your Word through whom you made all things,
whom you sent as our Savior and Redeemer,
incarnate by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin.
Fulfilling your will and gaining for you a holy people,
he stretched out his hands as he endured his Passion,
so as to break the bonds of death and manifest the
resurrection.
And so, with the Angels and all the Saints
we declare your glory,
as with one voice we acclaim:
Holy, holy, holy…(Sanctus)
You are indeed Holy, O Lord,
the fount of all holiness.
Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray,
by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall,
so that they may become for us
the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Epiclesis
At the time he was betrayed
and entered willingly into his Passion,
he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it,
and gave it to his disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,
FOR THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.
In a similar way, when supper was ended,
he took the chalice
and, once more giving thanks,
he gave it to his disciples, saying:
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Institution Narrative
Consecration
Transubstantiation
Anamnesis
The Mystery of Faith:
We proclaim your Death, O
Lord, and profess your
Resurrection until you come
again.
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.
P: Therefore, as we celebrate
the memorial of his Death and Resurrection,
we offer you, Lord,
the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation,
giving thanks that you have held us worthy
to be in your presence and minister to you.
Humbly we pray
that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ,
we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.
Remember, Lord, your Church,
spread throughout the world,
and bring her to the fullness of charity,
together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop*
and all the clergy.
Remember also our brothers and sisters
who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection,
and all who have died in your mercy:
welcome them into the light of your face.
Have mercy on us all, we pray,
that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with the blessed Apostles,
and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages,
we may merit to be coheirs to eternal life,
and may praise and glorify you
through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through him, and with him, and in him,
O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
for ever and ever.
AMEN (The Great Amen)
The Communion Rite
The Lord’s Prayer
Petition for daily bread
The Sign of Peace
Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and
there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your
gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother,
and then come and offer your gift.”
The Fraction & Lamb of God
Jesus’ disciples recognized him in the breaking of the bread
Symbolizes that we are one body and receive one body
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on
us…grant us peace. (The Passover – Paschal Lamb)
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof…”
Communion
A Blessing & A Mission
Sent forth to spread the good news, do good works
“The Mass is ended. Let us go forth to love and serve
the Lord.”
“Thanks be to God.”
Closing Song
Spiritual Communion
If we cannot attend Mass OR do not have the proper
disposition to receive the Eucharist, we can ask
Christ to make himself present in our souls.
We must have:
—
—
—
a passionate desire to receive Christ,
a lively faith,
and fervent charity (love)
This is not the same as receiving the Eucharist,
however, it can draw us closer to Christ and may
bring about grace into our lives.
Every church has a tabernacle where the
consecrated hosts are kept after Mass.
The Real Presence of Christ (body, blood, soul, and
divinity) remain in the hosts.
We call this the Blessed Sacrament.
The faithful developed a devotion (deep, prayerful
connection) to the presence of Christ in the Blessed
Sacrament.
This devotion is often lived out through
Eucharistic Adoration.
2 Types of Adoration
- in the tabernacle OR
- exposition of the Eucharist in a monstrance
Beginning of the exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament is marked by Benediction – a
prayer that acknowledges God as the source
Monstrance
of all blessing.
Perpetual adoration - a worshiper is present at all
times
Eucharistic procession – on the Feast of Corpus
Christi
Mass Every Sunday (or vigil) and on special feasts during the
Church year. (6 in the U.S. with 4 that are transferred to the
nearest Sunday)
1) The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) – Dec. 25th
2) Mary, the Mother of God – Jan. 1st
3) Ascension of Jesus - (Thursday, 40 days after Easter)
4) Assumption of Mary – Aug. 15th
5) All Saints – Nov. 1st
6) The Immaculate Conception (of Mary) – Dec. 8th
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Epiphany (Sunday near Jan 6)
St Joseph (March 19)
Corpus Cristi (after Trinity Sunday)
Sts. Peter and Paul (June 29)
Sacramentary
Lectionary
Book of the Gospels
Hymnal/Missalette
Chalice
Paten
Corporal
Ciborium
Pall
Communion Cups
Decanter
Purificator
Chasuble
Alb
Priest Stole
Cincture
Dalmatic
Deacon Stole
Cassock
Surplice