11. The Eucharist celebrates the ultimate sign of Christ’s
presence in our midst
The sharing of bread and wine, consecrated as Jesus
own body and blood
Offered by Jesus out of love for the whole world
12. Receiving the Eucharist for the first time represents
the fullness of Christian initiation by uniting the
person with the mystery of Jesus
Frequently celebrating the Eucharist becomes a way
for Catholics to deepen their lifelong initiation into
Christ’s life, death, and Resurrection
This sacrament is central to our faith
13. Christ’s love for us….by giving himself up for
us….continuing to nourish us
“then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and
gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which will be
given for you; do this in memory of me.“
Luke 22:19
14. Jesus placed the meaning of his life and
death in the context of an ancient, deeply
human action…the sharing of a meal.
Important meal….the Passover Seder…which
celebrates God freeing his people from
Egypt…
Celebrating for us the liberation…freedom
from sin and death…transforming its
meaning
15. Thanksgiving
God’s banquet
Banquets are used throughout the gospels to describe
the Kingdom of God
Jesus often shared meals with tax
collectors, prostitutes and other outcast
