Module 6 - Thanksgiving Body Paragraph

Question 1

Topic Sentence

Answer 1

The word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek word ‘eucharistein’ which means ‘giving thanks’.

Question 2

Elaborating Sentence

Answer 2

When we celebrate the Eucharist, we thank God for the good gifts he has bestowed on us.

Eucharist is an appropriate name for this sacrament because Jesus offered thanks to God at the last supper.

Question 3

Quote 1

Answer 3

During the Eucharistic Prayer I, also known as the Roman Canon, the priest says, “giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread,” recalling and recognising Jesus’ role in during the Passover.

Question 4

Quote 1 Explanation

Answer 4

The Eucharist praises God for Jesus’ Passover including his death, resurrection, and glorification.

It also praises our own Passover including our baptism and our joining of Christ’s body.

Question 5

Quote 2

Answer 5

During the Eucharist prayer the priest also says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God,” and the response is “It is right and just.”

Question 6

Quote 2 Explanation

Answer 6

This emphasises how when we offer the Eucharist today, we continue to praise and thank God for His work of salvation.

We thank God for the gift of life and the blessing of all creating as well as for showering us with many gifts and blessing.

Question 7

Link Sentence

Answer 7

Participating in the ritual of Eucharist allows Christians to give thanks to and recognise God for the gifts he’s blessed us with.