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Question

can you summarize the main points about the eucharist and about why the celebration of th eucharist is a central act of worship for catholics

Answer 1

The Eucharist is the definitive sacrifice and celebration of the New Covenant, which makes all the sacrifices of old obsolete, and which embodies the whole church in the real and substantial presence of Jesus Christ, who IS the once-for-all, eternal sacrifice for sin, made present for us again, under the appearances of bread and wine, on the altar at every Mass.

"Do this in memory of me."

Through the authority of the Church, the actions of the priest, and the power of the Holy Spirit, ordinary bread and wine is transformed into the real and substantial RISEN body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ, alive and glorious, and truly suitable for our divine sustenance.

"The one mediator between God and man."

At Mass, once Jesus becomes present, it is he, at our humble request, who carries all our prayers and petitions to our Father in heaven.

"An eternal and living memorial to Christ, for both God and man."

Reminded of the perfect offering of his divine and triumphant Son, and by the merits of Jesus Christ alone, God's justifiable wrath due to our sins is turned to mercy, and his just punishment is turned to grace.

"Peace on earth and goodwill towards men."

Faced with an offering such as this, the state of peace between God and man is once again ratified, and God's eternal favor is once again confirmed for us, in Christ.

"Ask and it shall be given to you."

Moments later, at communion time, it is Jesus himself who comes to us and personally blesses us with all that we require, for the eternal welfare of both body and spirit, for the good of the church, and for the good of all mankind.

In this way, Catholics properly and continuously fulfill several key biblical prophecies and principles:

Mal 1:11 For from the rising of the sun even to the going down, my name is great among the Gentiles, and in every place there is sacrifice, and there is offered to my name a clean oblation: for my name is great among the Gentiles, saith the Lord of hosts.

Luk 22:19 And taking bread, he gave thanks and brake and gave to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me.
Luk 22:20 In like manner, the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: This is the chalice, the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you.

Mat 28:19 Going therefore, teach ye all nations: baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost.
Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. And behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Answer 2

We take Jesus' words "Do this is Remembrence of Me" literally. Eucharist is an act of remembrence, praise to God, thanksgiving, and faith. It is the central act of the mass, after listening to and reflecting on the Word of God in the Scriptures.

Catholics believe that the elements of bread (if you can call the hosts that) and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. This isn't something that can be detected on the scientific level, but it is more that just a representation. We believe that the very core of the elements being (ontologically) have changed through the grace of God.

The act is a communal one. While there are provisions for priests celebrating the mass alone and situations like Communion to the Sick and last rites, it is a celebration that involves the worshipping community. Together we listen and repent and pray for God's blessing. And we give thanks. Some theologians would say that the sacrament of the Eucharist isn't truly complete until the elements are taken, blessed, broken (distributed), given, received, and consumed. And this is something we all do together - family of sorts gathering for a spiritual meal.

Answer 3

The eucharist is considered a holy sacrament in Catholicism. It is the most important part of the mass service because it replays the Last Supper when Jesus broke bread and wine with his disciples.... the next day he was crucified. During the Last Supper Jesus instructs his disciples to do this (supper) in memory of him. Catholics believe in a literal eucharist, meaning they believe that the bread and wine, once blessed by a priest, become the literal transformation into the body and blood of Christ. That's why it's the most important and sacred aspect of the mass. Kids and newly baptized adults have to take a few classes to learn these things before they can receive the eucharist in church. Catholics don't want anyone receiving the eucharist (bread/wine) unless they are catholic and have been trained on the literal interpretation of the bread and wine.

Answer 4

Although I am not catholic anymore, I used to be
Catholics beleive that the eucharist is the blood and body of christ. When it is blessed by a preist, it becomes the same blood and body that the 12 apolciles had two thousand years ago at the last supper. By comsuming it, you are vowing loyalty to god. You can start taking eucharist at mass after you have completed your first communtion with the catholic church. If this is wrong I am truly sorry, I haven't been to church in a while

Answer 5

The Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus by the words of Consecration as on the evening of the last supper the bread and wine which substance is bread and wine turns into the substance of Body and Blood but keeps it's accident (look,shape,colour) The celebration is the main point because we believe by the power of the Holy Spirit this is Trult the Body of Jesus and His Blood and he deserves worship though we say This is the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity the Soul and divinity are present attatched but not of the substance of bread and wine since Bread and Wine could not possibly turn into the substance of God but in other words since it holds on to its attributes it is God/Jesus. Jesus asked as to commemorate the Last supper and so we do... we believe that during the mass we are offering the Eucharist(Jesus) to the eternal Father as a sacrafice not the same sacrafice at the crucifixion but the re-piction of it...Since we are offering Jesus we believe this is the greatest form of prayer.

Answer 6

The main point is that Catholics believe the bread and wine is changed in form to the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ. As a result, through our celebration of the Eucharist we partake in the sharing of the Last Supper as much as the apostles did 2,000 years ago.

Answer 7

as a Catholic the Eucharist for me is the real Body and Blood of Christ, I really do not care what other denominations think about this, for this is my unshakable belief that the Eucharist gives me spiritual life and the incredible gift and honour of receiving my Lord within me.
without the Eucharist I would feel weak and without nourishment,and it is the central core of Catholic faith.

Answer 8

The Eucharistic celebration is the remembrance of the passion of Christ it is a way for us to remember and to take part in the BODY and BLOOD of CHRIST, a way that we come into communion with the entire Catholic Church and all those who have departed and are purgatory. Communion is the source of our lives it nurtures us and strengthens our convictions. It is a sacrament, a visible sign from GOD to us to remind us that we are his sons and daughters. It is the most solemn and important part of the Mass.

Answer 9

Hello Fred,

We believe in the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Jesus said, "This is my body" not "This is a representation of my body"

Our whole service is quieter and more introspective because we are getting ready to accept Jesus into our body, we recall our short comings, pray for ourselves and each other.

Some take this as being "Cold" because it is boring to them in comparison to the much more elaborate Protestant services.

And the Eucharist is the key reason why.

Good Question! and God Bless you and your Family

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www.Catholic.org.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

It is the consummation of the marriage between Jesus and his Bride the Church whereby the two shall become one flesh and therefore when he dies and rises again we (because we are one flesh with him) die and rise again because of him!!. He puts our sin to death with him so we go away scott free. The baptism is the betrothal and the Holy Communion is the consummation. Many a marriage has been nullified because it was never consummated. Consider that.