(Jesus took his place at the table with the apostles) Whil

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T H E E U C H A R I S T

• For many Christians the Eucharist is the most
  important act of worship. The word Eucharist
  comes from a Greek word that means
  thanksgiving. The Eucharist remembers Jesus
  last supper as recorded in the Gospels. The final
  meal was the celebration of the Jewish Passover
  or feast of the Unleavened bread.
• It is known under many different names
• Breaking of Bread
• Eucharist
• Lords supper
• Mass (title used by Roman Catholics)
• Holy/Sacred liturgy (Eastern Orthodox)
• Holy Communion (communion means common
  sharing.

Greek Icon - Of The Last Supper (Jesus took his
place at the table with the apostles) While they
were eating Jesus took a piece of bread, gave a
prayer of thanks, broke the bread and gave it to
his disciples. Take it, He said,This is my
body, which is given for you. Do this in memory
of me. Then he took the cup, gave thanks to God,
and handed it to them and they drank from it.
Jesus said,This is my blood which is poured out
for many, my blood which seals Gods covenant.
Mark 1422-26 Luke
2214-23
WHAT HAPPENS? During the service those attending
and confirmed all share in the sacraments - the
bread and the wine. This is a reminder to
Christians of the Last Supper, when Jesus ate
with his disciples for the last time, before he
was arrested and put to death. Christians share
bread and wine as Jesus did with the disciples
and through this they feel part of the last
supper. Christians believe that Jesus is present
with them when they take part in the sacraments,
just as he was with the disciples. Therefore God
is revealing himself through the sacraments, and
for many Christians it is like being filled with
or receiving a part of God.
Comments from Christians about the Eucharist In
communion I take the bread as a symbol of God
giving strength to me. It strengthens me for all
the things I Have to do during the week. When
the priest breaks the loaf and pours the wine
its as if the meal in the upper room was
happening now and Jesus is telling me how much he
loves us, enough to die for us.
A Sacrament is more than a symbol that reminds
people of something, it is a special action that
Christians believe is a vehicle or channel for
Gods presence, and by taking part in it they
feel closer to him.
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T H E E U C H A R I S T
CHURCH OF ENGLAND VIEWPOINT
Unlike the Roman Catholics, they do not think
that the wine and the bread actually turn into
the blood and the flesh of Jesus. The bread and
wine are symbolizing the blood and flesh of Jesus.
The Last Supper by Salvador Dali
CATHOLIC VIEW POINT
The Story of the Holy Grail or Chalice, is the
idea that the cup from the last supper was taken
by one of the Crusaders (maybe a Knights Templar)
and has been hidden by them. Some people believe
it has found its place of rest in France. Others
say it is just a romantic myth.
Answer the Following Questions Using Full
Sentences. 1. When Christians share Holy
Communion whichevents are they remembering and
what are theysharing in? 2. What is a sacrament
and how does the sacramentof Holy Communion help
Christians in their everydaylives and decision
making? 3. What was the Holy Grail which
Country is said tobe its resting place? 4. What
did Jesus actually say to the disciples at
thelast supper and what is used at Holy
Communion to represent these today? 5. Imagine
you were at the Last Supper - describe the scene
and your emotions as the cup and the bread are
passed around.
The Bread and the Wine