1. Holy Eucharist
5th Grade

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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