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What does the 'Real Presence' mean?
The unique and true presence of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine.
What do Christians mean by the word 'communion'?
In receiving the Eucharist, a Christian is united to Christ and to the other members of the Christian community.
How does the Eucharist transform a person?
Jesus gives us his own Body and Blood as spiritual nourishment to keep the flame of sanctifying grace burning brightly within us.
What was the Exodus?
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Briefly describe the Passover meal.
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What did Jesus do in the Passover meal that was different?
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What is the 'cup of consummation' for Christians?
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Explain the significance of the Mass as a memorial and as a sacrifice.
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What are the four requirements of a sacrifice?
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How is a Christian united to the sacrifice of Christ?
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If Christ was sacrificed only once, then how can we speak of the Mass as a sacrifice?
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What meaning is being conveyed with the words 'representation' and 're-enactment' when applied to the Mass?
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Explain the analogy between Jesus and manna.
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In the Bread from Heaven discourse, why did the thousands who had been following Jesus turn away and leave?
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What can we learn about the Eucharist from the Bread from Heaven discourse?
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Study Notes
The Real Presence and Holy Communion
- "Real Presence" refers to Christ's Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Eucharist under bread and wine.
- Importance of deepening faith through Eucharistic worship and adoration.
Significance of Communion
- Communion unites Christians with Christ and the Christian community.
- Term "Holy Communion" signifies this profound connection.
Transformation through the Eucharist
- Eucharist serves as spiritual nourishment, sustaining sanctifying grace and unity with Christ and the Church.
The Exodus
- The Exodus represents the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt, a foundational event in Jewish history.
The Passover Meal
- Celebrated by Jesus and his Apostles to commemorate Israelite deliverance from Egyptian slavery.
- Jesus instituted the Eucharist during this meal, declaring the bread as his body and the wine as his blood of the new covenant.
The Cup of Consummation
- Jesus refrained from drinking the "cup of consummation," symbolizing his impending death and the establishment of a new covenant.
Eucharist as Memorial and Sacrifice
- Mass serves as a memorial of Christ's passion and death, re-presenting Christ's actual sacrifice.
Requirements of a Sacrifice
- A valid sacrifice must be offered by a priest, involve an unblemished male victim, be for sin remission, and include some form of destruction.
Participation in Christ's Sacrifice
- Through the sacrifice of the Mass, Christians participate in Christ's redemptive offering made at Calvary.
Validity of the Mass as Sacrifice
- Mass is considered a sacrifice as it re-presents Christ's single sacrifice on the cross in every valid celebration.
Terms of Representation and Re-enactment in Mass
- These terms illustrate how the Mass presents and makes effective Christ's redeeming sacrifice in believers' lives.
Jesus and Manna Analogy
- Jesus parallels himself to the manna offered to Israelites, presenting his body and blood as spiritual nourishment from heaven.
Bread from Heaven Discourse
- Jesus’ challenging teachings led many disciples to turn away; however, his words illustrate deeper truths revealed later in the Last Supper.
Lessons from the Bread from Heaven Discourse
- The Eucharist is identified as spiritual food essential for eternal life, affirming its nature as truly Christ's Body and Blood.
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Explore the profound significance of the Eucharist and Holy Communion in Christian faith. This quiz covers topics such as the Real Presence, transformation through the Eucharist, and the historical context of the Passover meal. Deepen your understanding of how these elements unite Christians with Christ and the community.