10C – The Meaning and Significance of Eucharist

• Eucharist 101-Catholic Central (7.22 mins)

Jesus is present in the Eucharist in many ways.  The Real Presence is a term used to mean that Jesus (body, blood, soul and divinity) is actually there in the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

• Real Presence – Catholic Central (6.55 mins)
• What is the Real Presence? – Breaking in the Habit (7.58)
• Our own human experiences and relationships help us to understand Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist.
• A discussion of the issues of “presence” and “sacrifice”.

• The Catholic Eucharist in the Bible Part 1 (5.53 mins)
• The Catholic Eucharist in the Bible Part 2 (3.41 mins)
• Biblical background of the Eucharist. Old and New Testament passages explained in detail.

Sunday Eucharist has always been at the heart of the Church and the most important expression of Christian life.

• History of the Eucharist (6.44 mins)
• The Mass in AD 155 (4.33 mins)
• What happened to the Liturgy at Vatican II? (11 mins)
• Extensive database of quotations on the Eucharist from saints, spiritual writers, and popes.

The Mass is referred to as the source and summit of the Christian life.

• A walk through the Mass – simply explained.
• The Mass – Catholic Central (9.17mins)
• The Catholic Holy Mass explained (6.08)
• Brief Explanation of Parts of the Mass.

Planning a Mass,  some guidelines:

• Templates for planning a Mass.
• Readings for Mass of the day.
• Daily excerpt from readings with short commentary.
• Young people talk about why they go to Sunday Mass.

• Te Reo Māori Vocabulary Quizlet on The Meaning and Significance of the Eucharist
• English Vocabulary Quizlet on the Meaning and Significance of the Eucharist