Eucharist: the Sacrament which re-presents in the Mass the sacrificial death of Christ and his Resurrection making it possible for us to eat his body and drink his blood (CCC, 1323)
- 1. Understanding the Sacrament
- a. Scriptural basis: (Ex. 12; Mt 14:13-21, Mt 26:26-29, Mk 6:30-33, Mk 14:22-25; Lk 9:10-17, Lk 22:14-20; Jn 2:1-12, Jn 6: 22-59, Jn 13-17; 1 Cor 11:23ff) (CCC, 1337-1344)
- 1) The Eucharist is pre-figured in the Old Testament, beginning with the priest-king Melchizedek (Gen. 14:18-20), in Israel eating unleavened bread every year at Passover, and Yahweh providing manna from heaven (CCC, 1333, 1544).
- b. Historical development (CCC, 1324-1332, 1345)
- c. Theology
- 2. Celebration
- a. Parts of the Mass (CCC, 1348-1355)
- b. Roles of Priests and Deacons (CCC, 1566, 1570)
- c. Roles of Faith Community (CCC, 1140, 1348)
- 3. Essential elements
- 4. Christ’s Real Presence
- a. Transubstantiation (CCC, 1373-1377)
- b. Worship of the Eucharist
- 5. Effects of the Sacrament
- 6. Requirements for fruitful reception
- 7. Other Receptions
- 8. Minister of the Sacrament (CCC, <1369, 1566<)
- 9. Role of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (CCC, 1411) (CIC 910.2 and 230.3)
- 10. Implications
- 11. Appropriating and living this Sacrament