Chapter 29- Religon Flashcards
The word Eucharist comes from the Greek word Eucharisto, which means:
To give thanks
What are two reasons that we gather for Eucharist
We respond to God’s love, we give thanks, and we worship
What is the second book of the Bible that is the story of how the Hebrews escaped slavery egypt
Exodus
A kind of remembering that reminds us of the past and the present
Anamnesis
What are three things that happened when we experience communion
The Eucharist transforms us, unites more closely with Christ, and it enables us to be more fully a part of the body of Christ
What is his mystical body
The church
When are we united with Christ and the church
When we receive communion
Although there are many parts, the celebration of The Eucharist is ________ act of worship and praise
One
During Liturgy we hear the _____ __ _____proclaimed in sacred scripture
Word of God
After hearing the word of God, we respond by ________ ______for all God has done for us
Giving thanks
Through the action of the Holy Spirit, the bread and the wine become______ ___ _____ of Christ
Body and blood
Who presides over the celebration of Mass
Priests and bishops
Why is presiding over the celebration of mass unique
Only validly ordained men can do this. This is unique because they are really representing Christ and acting in the role of Christ. The priest can consecrate the bread and wine
Name 2 liturgical rolls involved in the celebration of mass
Singing, being an alter server, being a reader, being a greeter, being Usher, being a gift carrier, being a lector/reader, etc.
How is mass God’s work
We participate in the work of the Trinity. It is really christ who is doing the work, along with the Holy Spirit and God. All of us participate in the work of the Eucharist by joining with Christ through the priest.
