Holy Eucharist 5th Grade

Holy Eucharist Body and Blood of Christ Thanksgiving Comes to us under the appearance of bread and wine. Real Presence Jesus’ true presence in the Blessed Sacrament Thanksgiving The Eucharist is the greatest prayer of thanksgiving

Importance of the Eucharist in our lives 5 major importances Center of the Church’s life Remembers the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection Remembers the Last Supper Helps one to grow spiritually and overcome temptation Increases charity work within the community

Preparation to receive the Sacrament Penitential Rite By participating and asking for God’s forgiveness Being attentive and listening Mortal Sinners Separates us from God Must confess your sins before receiving Eucharist Fasting NOT eating or drinking for one hour before hand May have medicine or water Sick or elderly DO NOT need to fast

Participation in Eucharist Ways Eucharist can be received On the tongue or the hand Through bread and or wine Cannot be received more than twice in one liturgical day

Worship outside of Mass 3 ways to worship the Eucharist outside of mass Visits to the Blessed Sacrament Exposition and Benediction Forty Hours Devotion