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Catholics celebrate the the Eucharist to show that there appreciation and belief that Jesus did truly die for us on the cross to save us from our sins.Also catholics and many other christian denomination's eg.Evangelical, Anglican, Pentecostal believe that Jesus shed his blood for us and broke his body for us because he truly loves us.This is why we take the bread and wine which symbolises his body and blood. By Gabrielle James (age 12)
Answer2:The ceremony is the Eucharist-that part of the Catholic Mass when the priest says a blessing over the bread and wine and the congregation is invited to receive Christ in Holy Communion.* Pope Benedict XVI said that for Catholics, this ceremony is "the sum and summary of our faith." Not long ago, the church observed the "Year of the Eucharist" as part of an effort to "reawaken and increase eucharistic faith."
It is not hard to see why the Eucharist is viewed as miraculous. The key moment of the ceremony comes during the Eucharistic prayer. At that point, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, "the power of the words and the action of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit" make Jesus' body and blood "sacramentally present." The priest, after partaking of the bread and wine, invites the faithful to receive Communion, usually by eating only the bread, or the Host.
The Catholic Church teaches that the bread and the wine are miraculously transformed into the literal body and blood of Christ-a doctrine called transubstantiation. This teaching arose gradually, with the word first being defined and used officially in the 13th century. In the days of the Protestant Reformation, certain aspects of the Catholic Eucharist were called into question. Luther rejected the doctrine of transubstantiation in favor of consubstantiation. The distinction is subtle. Luther taught that the bread and the wine coexist with, rather than transform into, the flesh and blood of Jesus.
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How to use eucharist in a sentence?
Catholics celebrate the Eucharist every Sunday at mass.
What sacraments are celebrated by both Eastern and Western Catholics?
Both the Eastern Rite Catholics and the Latin Rite Catholics celebrate the same sacraments: Baptism Confirmation Reconciliation Eucharist Marriage Holy Orders Anointing of the Sick
Can anyone celebrate the eucharist?
Not anyone can celebrate the Eucharist. It can only be separated by those who have been baptized.
Who can celebrate the holy eucharist?
people who want to celebrate it
Who can celebrate the Eucharist?
Christians
How do you Catholics celebrate Sunday?
Primarily Catholics celebrate Sunday by assisting at Mass.
How do Quakers celebrate the eucharist?
Most Quakers do not consider that observing such sacraments aids the living of a spiritual life.
Do Catholics celebrate Mother's Day?
Yes, Catholics do celebrate Mother's Day each year. Catholics celebrate every holiday that other people celebrate such as Thanksgiving and 4th of July.
Why is the Eucharist significant to catholics?
Because it is Jesus Christ.
How often are Catholics required to receive Eucharist during Easter season?
Catholics must receive the Eucharist at least once per year during the Easter season.
Where does the priest celebrate the Eucharist?
A priest is supposed to celebrate the Eucharist in a consecrated Church on a consecrated altar. To celebrate Mass anywhere else, he needs special permission from his Bishop for each time.
What does the eucharist mean for Catholics?
The purpose of the Eucharist is to make us united with Christ spiritually since we no longer see him in the physical and visible reality of life. If Christ is present now I guess we would not need the Eucharist because His living presence would suffice all our lack. So, it is the Eucharist that builds that inner spiritual craving and intimacy in us with the Lord. . Likewise, it is the Eucharist that will lead us toward the Kingdom where he Himself reigns. It will be our earthly foundation an escatological reality.
