1. The Eucharist and the Mass

2. Eucharist = Jesus Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine Holiest thing in the world because its Jesus Himself

3. Mass is the place where the Eucharist becomes a reality Bread and wine are changed into Body and Blood of Jesus = Transubstantiation Lords Supper, Holy Sacrifice, Liturgy, Holy Communion, Mass

4. Minister of the Eucharist Jesus is the eternal High Priest who presides at the Mass through the Priest to offer the Eucharist Jesus is the eternal High Priest who presides at the Mass through the Priest to offer the Eucharist Can only be a Bishop or Priest Can only be a Bishop or Priest Receive power to consecrate bread and wine into Body and Blood through Sacrament of Holy Orders Receive power to consecrate bread and wine into Body and Blood through Sacrament of Holy Orders

5. Everyone has a role to play in the Mass Everyone part of congregation Everyone part of congregation We are to participate in the Eucharistic Celebration or Mass totally We are to participate in the Eucharistic Celebration or Mass totally When enter Church bless self and genuflect When enter Church bless self and genuflect Pay attention to Readings and Homily Pay attention to Readings and Homily Offer prayers of petition, thanksgiving, contrition, etc. Offer prayers of petition, thanksgiving, contrition, etc. Receive Jesus in the Eucharist and become closer to Him Receive Jesus in the Eucharist and become closer to Him Lectors/Readers, Music Ministers, Extraordinary or Eucharistic Ministers Lectors/Readers, Music Ministers, Extraordinary or Eucharistic Ministers

6. We receive the Eucharist at Mass Celebrated everyday, especially on Sundays Celebrated everyday, especially on Sundays To remember when Jesus rose from the dead To remember when Jesus rose from the dead Outline of Mass from year 155 with writings of St. Justin Martyr Outline of Mass from year 155 with writings of St. Justin Martyr

7. Mass has 2 basic divisions: Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist

8. Liturgy of the Word Gathering – all stand and sing as Celebrant processes in Gathering – all stand and sing as Celebrant processes in Penitential Rite – Ask God and neighbors for forgiveness Penitential Rite – Ask God and neighbors for forgiveness 1st Reading – Old Testament (OT) 1st Reading – Old Testament (OT) Responsorial Psalm – reflects on 1st reading Responsorial Psalm – reflects on 1st reading 2nd Reading – New Testament (NT) 2nd Reading – New Testament (NT) Gospel Reading – from 4 Gospels Gospel Reading – from 4 Gospels Homily – commentary on readings Homily – commentary on readings Creed – statement of Catholic beliefs Creed – statement of Catholic beliefs Prayers of the Faithful – in thanksgiving and for those in need Prayers of the Faithful – in thanksgiving and for those in need

9. Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of bread and wine Presentation of bread and wine Unleavened bread and wine used Unleavened bread and wine used Eucharistic Prayer Eucharistic Prayer Central prayer and Essential part of Rite Central prayer and Essential part of Rite Priest thanks God for all his gifts Priest thanks God for all his gifts Holy Spirit is called down and bread and wine consecrated Holy Spirit is called down and bread and wine consecrated Priest extends hands over bread and wine and says the words of consecration used by Jesus at the Last Supper Priest extends hands over bread and wine and says the words of consecration used by Jesus at the Last Supper Transubstantiation occurs after words of consecration are spoken Transubstantiation occurs after words of consecration are spoken Reception of Communion Reception of Communion Dismissal Rite – final blessing and prayers of conclusion Dismissal Rite – final blessing and prayers of conclusion

10. Jesus Christ is truly present in the Mass In the Eucharist

11. Eucharistic liturgy re- presents redemption given to us by Christ – makes us holy and sanctifies us Mass directly benefits all believers

12. Jesus tells us to make use of the Sacrament of the Eucharist Do this in remembrance of me … Do this in remembrance of me … Each time we attend Mass we are invited to share in the Body and Blood of Jesus so that we may have divine life within us Each time we attend Mass we are invited to share in the Body and Blood of Jesus so that we may have divine life within us Christ shares His love with us by joining Himself to us in the Eucharist Christ shares His love with us by joining Himself to us in the Eucharist

13. Mass is full of symbols Altar = table of Last Supper and Cross upon which Christ died

14. Outside of Mass the consecrated hosts are held with utmost care and respect Placed in Tabernacle