“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)

Eucharist

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?

Bread of Life Discourse -John 6: 22-71

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” (Lumen Gentium 11)

What does this mean to you?

Source and Summit

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 GospelsJesus turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)

Wedding at Cana => Wedding feast of the Lamb

Prefigured

Last SupperMt 26:26-29; Mk 14:22-25; Lk 22:14-20; 1 Cor 11:23-30“Do this in remembrance of me” - anamnesisNot 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 that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.”

“Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood 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.

… instituted by Christ…

"Do this in memory of me" (Ancient Greek: "τοῦτο ποιεῖτε εἰς τὴν

ἐμὴν ἀνάμνησιν", 

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.”

Real Presence

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

Outward sign…

More intimate union with ChristNourishes spiritual life received in Baptism and

strengthened by ConfirmationIncrease of theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, and

strengthening of gifts and fruits of Holy SpiritUnited more with Mystical Body of Christ, the Church

“Be what you see; receive what you are.” – St. AugustineSeparates us from sin

Wiping away venial sins and helps preserve from future mortal sin

Commits us to service of the poor and unity with all people

… to give grace.

OffertoryGloriaEpiclesisOpening PrayerHomilySecond ReadingCommunion RiteAlleluia / AcclamationOur Father/Sign of

PeaceResponsorial Psalm

First ReadingInstitution NarrativePenitential RiteSanctus (Holy, Holy,

Holy)Entrance and GreetingGospelThe CreedGreat AmenGeneral IntercessionsConcluding Rite

The Celebration of the MassCan you put it in order?

The Celebration of the MassEntrance and GreetingPenitential RiteGloriaOpening PrayerFirst ReadingResponsorial PsalmSecond ReadingAlleluia / AcclamationGospelHomilyThe Creed

General IntercessionsOffertorySanctus (Holy, Holy,

Holy)EpiclesisInstitution NarrativeGreat AmenOur Father / Sign of

PeaceCommunion RiteConcluding Rite

Transubstantiation

Who may receive the Eucharist?