The Passover

• Sacrifice was a chief form of celebrating and worshiping the one true God for the Israelites.
• The escape from Egypt is the most remembered moment of victory for the Israelites.
• Moses was the Israelites’ leader during the escape from Egypt.

The Passover

• The Passover was the night before the Israelites' escape from Egypt.
• The Passover dinner included roasted lamb, unleavened bread, wine, and bitter herbs, with no leftovers.
• The Passover meal was eaten standing, symbolizing those in flight.
• During Passover, the blood from the lamb had to be sprinkled on the doorposts and frames of their homes.
• God saved the Israelites from death (of the first-born) and slavery in Egypt.
• God instructed Moses for the people to remember and celebrate the Passover every year.
• Jesus celebrated the feast of the Passover every year with his family and friends, including the Last Supper with his Apostles the day before his crucifixion.
• Jesus told the Apostles that he was going to be crucified so we would be saved.
• Jesus took the bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to the Apostles, saying: “This is my Body...do this in memory of Me,” and did similarly with the cup, saying: “This is my blood…”
• The Sacrament of Jesus’ Body and Blood is called the Eucharist.
• After Jesus’ Resurrection, the apostles started celebrating by listening to Scripture, reflecting on them, and recognizing Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist.
• This celebration has been called The Lord’s Supper, the Breaking of the Bread, Holy Sacrifice, Eucharist, and Mass.
• Eucharist means to give thanks to God.
• Sunday is the Lord’s Day because Jesus resurrected on a Sunday.
• Missing Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is a sin.
• Holy Days of Obligation include November 1 (All Saints’ Day), December 8 (Immaculate Conception), December 25 (Christmas), January 1 (Solemnity of Mary), and August 15 (Assumption of Mary).
• The liturgy is the official public prayer of the Church.
• Liturgy means “a public work” or “a service in the name of or on behalf of the people.”
• The central and most important act of worship is the Mass, which is the celebration of the Eucharist.
• The basic structure of the Mass is the same all around the world, but the language is different.
• The Mass has two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
• Mass starts with the sign of the cross, greeting, asking for forgiveness, and praying the Glory.
• The readings for Mass are in the Lectionary.
• On Sundays, there are three readings: one from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from one of the four Gospels.
• The Eucharistic part of Mass begins with the presentation and preparation of the gifts of bread and wine.
• The true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine is called the Real Presence.
• The Consecration is the changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus through the actions and words of the priest.
• Eucharistic Fast is the one hour that one does not eat nor drink before receiving Holy Communion.
• Those who have no serious sins (mortal sins) and have received Baptism can receive Holy Communion during Mass.
• The altar is the most important part of the Church, and respect is shown every time one passes by it.
• The lectern is the podium from where the readings are read.
• The sanctuary represents heaven and is the elevated part of the church.
• The sacristy is the room where the priest gets dressed and where everything needed for Mass is kept.
• The sanctuary light is the candle that shows that Jesus is in the tabernacle.
• The baptismal font is where baptism takes place.
• The Paschal Candle, also known as the Easter Candle, represents Jesus, the light of the world.
• Stations of the Cross include 14 stations.
• The monstrance is the sacred vessel used to expose a Consecrated Host for adoration.

Holy Oils

• Holy Chrism
• Oil of the Catechumens
• Oil of the Sick
• The Church Hierarchy includes the Pope, Bishops, Priests, and Catholics.
• The current Pope is Pope Francis.

Deacons

• Transitional (will eventually become priests)
• Permanent (no intentions of becoming priests).