The Sacrament of

the Holy Eucharist

Biblical Foundation1.) Exodus Event ( Ex.

12 : 5-23) Passover meal-Bitter herbs (mavor) ( marror)-Unleaved bread-Roasted lamb

Dala ng mga Israelita nang sila’y umalis sa Egipto.

4 Actions of Christ

2.Last Supper

Preparations of the gift (take)- pag-aalayEucharistic Prayer ( bless) Breaking of the bread (break)Communion ( give) - hostiya

The word “eucharist” came from the Greek word “ Eucharistia” meaning “to give

thanks”

It is sacrifice- sacrament

( Paschal Mystery)It is a communion

( Ecclesial Mystery)

It is a prescence- sacrament

( Real Prescence of Christ)

Real Prescence of Christ in the

1. Assembly2. Priest celebrant3. Holy Scriptures4. Bread and Wine

Symbols and Meanings

1. Matter a. unleaved

bread - purity and

newness of the new bread of life

b. Wine- blood of Christ

Israel as Yahweh’s vine and of Christ

God’s true vine.

2. Form – Consecratory prayer

MEAL – coming together

-Conversing -Sharing food and

drink together

Rite of the Eucharist

1. Liturgy of the word2. Liturgy of the Holy

Eucharist a. Preparation of the

Eucharistb. Consecratory PrayerPreface, invocaion,narrative,

intercession, doxology

c. Communion Rite- Our Father, giving of peace, communion, prayer of her communion

d. Concluding Rites-Final BlessingDismissal