Understanding the Significance of Holy Communion in Christianity
Explore the importance of Holy Communion (Eucharist) in Christianity, its ties to the Last Supper, and what it symbolizes for believers. Learn about the historical background, key terms, and why Roman Catholics hold Holy Communion in high regard.
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State the difference between infant and believers baptism Match up key words 2 Infant: removes original sin Believers: made a decision about joining the Church 3 What are the seven sacraments? Baptism, confirmation, holy communion, marriage, Holy Orders, reconciliation and anointing the sick
Date: C/W Holy Community (Eucharist)
Learning Outcomes To explain simply the history of the Eucharist. To give examples of some terms used by Christians associated with Holy Communion/Eucharist and what these mean. To evaluate why Roman Catholics regard Holy Communion as important. Jesus, wine, Greek, service, bread, death, thanksgiving,
Holy Communion and Passover For many Christians the Holy Communion (or Eucharist) is the most important act of worship. The word Eucharist comes from a Greek word that means thanksgiving . The Holy Communion 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.
Watch the following film of the Last Supper. Whilst you are watching make a note of the things Jesus says to his disciples during the meal. Describe what the atmosphere like in that Supper room? Describe how you think the disciples felt about what Jesus was saying to them https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=r-F9p279tTQ
What does Jesus say to his Disciples What does Jesus say to his Disciples What is the atmosphere like in that Supper room? What is the atmosphere like in that Supper room? Describe how you think the disciples felt about what Jesus was saying to them Describe how you think the disciples felt about what Jesus was saying to them
What Happens? Bread is broken as a symbol/ the body of Christ Wine is drunk as a symbol/blood of Jesus https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=qdGkTdv4Dt4
What Happens Today? During the service all share in 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.
Alan the Alien & Holy Communion Words to help you: Beliefs Bread & Wine Eucharist Passover Last Supper Jesus Reminder Jewish Your task it to explain what the Eucharist is to Alan the Alien. Write a short speech explaining what Eucharist is using the following words to help you. You must include all of the words. You have 10 minutes to do this, then you will be asked to read out your speech.
Checking for understanding: Holy Communion Holy Communion (Eucharist): A _______of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial _______ and resurrection of_______ are celebrated using bread and wine; also called the Eucharist, Mass, the Lord s Supper, the Breaking of the______and the Divine Liturgy. Eucharist: from a _______ word meaning _________; a service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and______.
Super Stretch: Holy Communion is more important to Christians that baptism (any) Write a concluding paragraph to the above statement. Complete the fortune teller: The minimum expectation is your target grade.
Explain which is most important Explain what Holy Communion is and why this would be most important to Christians (reference to scared text needed) What baptism is and why this is important (reference to sacred text) Overall: why is ____ more important than_____.
Summarise todays learning in one sentence using the following words: sacrament Holy Communion transubstantiation Last Supper grace
Beliefs about the Eucharist Roman Catholics believe that the Eucharist is so important that they should make an effort to go to church and celebrate it every week. This is called going to MASS. Roman Catholics also believe that Jesus gave up his life for us. This is called a Sacrifice. He was put to death to allow human sin to be forgiven. Roman Catholics believe that by going to Mass every week they: They believe that Jesus meant his words: this is my body, this is my blood literally, therefore, the bread and wine change literally into the body and blood of Christ, although they may look and taste the same. This change is called Transubstantiation and Roman Catholics say that they believe in the Real Presence- that Jesus is really Present in the bread and Wine! *strengthen their relationship with God. *they are united together. *are given inner strength to live according to God s will.
Different Attitudes Catholic / Orthodox Protestant Many Christians view:
