Wikipedia: Eucharist ---> Etymology
The Greek noun eukharistia (εá½Ï‡Î±Ïιστία) derives from eu- "well" + kharis "favor, grace". Eukharisteo (εá½Ï‡Î±Ïιστῶ) is the usual verb for "to thank" in the Septuagint and New Testament.
The Greek noun 'eucharistia' derives from "good,well" + "favor,grace".
Thanksgiving
"Euxaristo" means "thank you" in Greek, and the word "eucharist" comes from this word. It basically means "thanks-giving," "gratitude," or "grace."
Mass
Yes, of course. The word 'eucharist' comes from the Greek word 'eucharistia' which means 'thanksgiving'. The Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion) is the most important part of an Orthodox Divine Liturgy.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe most obvious is that they are the same word, Eucharist is the Greek word for thanksgiving.
The Greek noun εὐχαριστία (eucharistia), means "thanksgiving" or "gratitude"(Note: The Greek word for grateful is evgnómon/ευγνώμων)
.Catholic AnswerThe Gospel reading is part of the Liturgy of the Word, not the Eucharist.
MASS
Eucharist.
The Holy Eucharist is our main means of nourishment for our souls. It is Actually the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Eucharist Some Anglicans may use the term "Holy Communion" but it means the same thing.
Housel is an archaic word meaning the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is Holy Communion. Communion means a coming together in celebration with each other and Jesus Christ. Eucharist is in "remembrance of" Christ.