Why did Jesus Christ institute the Eucharist?

Answer 1

Here is the Catholic teaching on the Holy Eucharist.

IN BRIEF

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Jesus said: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . abides in me, and I in him" (Jn 6:51, 54, 56).

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The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church.

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The Eucharistic celebration always includes: the proclamation of the Word of God; thanksgiving to God the Father for all his benefits, above all the gift of his Son; the consecration of bread and wine; and participation in the liturgical banquet by receiving the Lord's body and blood. These elements constitute one single act of worship.

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The Eucharist is the memorial of Christ's Passover, that is, of the work of salvation accomplished by the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, a work made present by the liturgical action.

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It is Christ himself, the eternal high priest of the New Covenant who, acting through the ministry of the priests, offers the Eucharistic sacrifice. And it is the same Christ, really present under the species of bread and wine, who is the offering of the Eucharistic sacrifice.

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Only validly ordained priests can preside at the Eucharist and consecrate the bread and the wine so that they become the Body and Blood of the Lord.

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The essential signs of the Eucharistic sacrament are wheat bread and grape wine, on which the blessing of the Holy Spirit is invoked and the priest pronounces the words of consecration spoken by Jesus during the Last Supper: "This is my body which will be given up for you. . . . This is the cup of my blood. . . ."

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By the consecration the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substantial manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity (cf. Council of Trent: DS 1640; 1651).

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As sacrifice, the Eucharist is also offered in reparation for the sins of the living and the dead and to obtain spiritual or temporal benefits from God.

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Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the sacrament of penance.

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Communion with the Body and Blood of Christ increases the communicant's union with the Lord, forgives his venial sins, and preserves him from grave sins. Since receiving this sacrament strengthens the bonds of charity between the communicant and Christ, it also reinforces the unity of the Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.

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The Church warmly recommends that the faithful receive Holy Communion when they participate in the celebration of the Eucharist; she obliges them to do so at least once a year.

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Because Christ himself is present in the sacrament of the altar, he is to be honored with the worship of adoration. "To visit the Blessed Sacrament is . . . a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord" (Paul VI, MF 66).

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Having passed from this world to the Father, Christ gives us in the Eucharist the pledge of glory with him. Participation in the Holy Sacrifice identifies us with his Heart, sustains our strength along the pilgrimage of this life, makes us long for eternal life, and unites us even now to the Church in heaven, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and all the saints.
Peace and every blessing!

Answer 2

Jesus Instituted The Eucharist

Answer 3

I think first, He wanted to stay with us so that we will never be alone. He wanted to be with His friends and His brothers and sisters. Then He wanted to be Food for our souls. He also maybe knew that men can't do the work of God, so He decided to remain with us, feed our souls so that the work of evangelization can progress in leaps and bounds and in the pace of God rather than in the slow pace of mere men and women. In the Eucharist, Jesus renews the sacrifice of salvation which He fulfilled in Calvary. The Mass is the unbloody reenactment of the sacrifice of the cross. The graces we received on the day Jesus died are again poured out for all humanity in every Eucharistic celebration. They say that the spiritual blessings and power that are released in every mass is more powerful than that of a nuclear explosion. The whole heavenly court adores Jesus in every Eucharistic celebration. Jesus instituted the Holy Eucharist so that He could come to our souls in Holy Communion. He wanted to give us Himself. He wanted to make us more Christ-like. He wanted to make us more godly. He wanted to give us His gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He wanted to give us every kind of grace and blessing because in the Eucharist, we receive the real Body and Blood of Christ. Therefore, we receive the Source of all graces - God Himself. Jesus wanted to save our souls. He gives us the power to overcome sins and temptations. He forgives our venial sins. He makes us eloquent and gives us power to touch the hearts of people. He gives us apostolic fervor to share our faith with people. I guess this are some of the reasons why He instituted the Eucharist. I guess there is more. I am sure there are more reasons but these may suffice for now.

Answer 4

NO! He did let us know to: a million. Be baptized as quickly as we believed. (no longer as babys) 2. confirmation isn't interior the Bible 3. Holy Eucharist = the Lord's supper as oftentimes as we want 4. Penance isn't interior the Bible 5. severe Unction no longer interior the Bible 6. Holy Orders no longer interior the Bible 7. Matrimony particular we are commanded to be married.

Answer 5

Because, like any good Jewish man, he enjoys having all his loved ones over for a nice sabbath meal.