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HOLY EUCHARIST
- from the Greek “Eucharistein” and it means
THANKSGIVING.
- it is the summary of our faith
- instituted during the Last Supper
- the highest form of prayer
- the source and summit of the mission of the
Church
3 basic elements:
1. A coming together
2. A dialogue
3. A sharing of food and drink
Fruits or Effects of receiving
Holy Communion
1. Unites us with Christ
2. Forgives sins
3. Helps control our passions and
prevents from future sins
4. Builds the Church
5. Influences the Church to love one another
6. Receives eternal life
7. Experience spiritual joy
PARTS OF THE EUCHARISTIC
CELEBRATION
I. INTRODUCTORY RITES
1. Introduction (optional)
2. Entrance Song
3. Veneration of the Altar and
Greetings
4. Penitential Song/Kyrie
5. Gloria (optional)
6. Opening Prayer
II. LITURGY OF THE WORD
1.First Reading
2.Responsorial Psalm
3.Second Reading (optional)
4.Gospel Acclamation/Alleluia
5.Gospel Reading
6.Homily
7. Profession of our faith
(optional)
8. Prayers of the Faithful
III. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST