Understanding the Eucharist: Offering Jesus and the Sanctus

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Explore the profound significance of the Eucharist in the Catholic Mass, where Jesus offers Himself to the Father through the priest. Learn about the Offertory, the Sanctus, and the Consecration, key moments symbolizing the offering of our lives to God. Experience the beauty and depth of this sacred ritual.

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CHAPTER 22: OFFERING JESUS TO THE FATHER LESSON 1 HE HAS NO NEED, LIKE THOSE HIGH PRIESTS, TO OFFER SACRIFICES DAILY, FIRST FOR HIS OWN SINS AND THEN FOR THOSE OF THE PEOPLE; HE DID THIS ONCE FOR ALLWHEN HE OFFERED UP HIMSELF. HEBREWS 7:27

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Most important part of the Mass During this moment Jesus offers His life to the Father through the priest Comes after the Liturgy of the Word During the Offertory the gifts are brought forward to the altar

THE OFFERTORY We take the bread and wine to the priest which nourish us and keep us alive Offering the bread and wine to God is a symbol of offering our very lives to Him We also offer money in the collection We show we offer our lives and hearts to Him We offer all we think, do, and say All of these gifts will then be joined with Jesus, our best gift How can you participate in the collections and Offertory?

JESUS IN THE HOLY EUCHARIST Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5813b4762f0 67 Do Activity Book pp. 85

CLOSING Pray the Our Father together.

CHAPTER 22: OFFERING JESUS TO THE FATHER LESSON 2 HE HAS NO NEED, LIKE THOSE HIGH PRIESTS, TO OFFER SACRIFICES DAILY, FIRST FOR HIS OWN SINS AND THEN FOR THOSE OF THE PEOPLE; HE DID THIS ONCE FOR ALLWHEN HE OFFERED UP HIMSELF. HEBREWS 7:27

THE SANCTUS The Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) We sing or say this together Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. We kneel after the Sanctus in reverence and awe of God coming to our midst.

THE CONSECRATION The Priest prays over the gifts and this is when the bread and wine become Jesus Occurs when the Priest says the words of Jesus: This is My Body and This is My Blood over bread and wine during the Mass When the bread and wine changes to Jesus it is called transubstantiation Through the words and actions of the Priest, the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus After the Consecration, there is no more bread and wine Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread and wine When the bells are rung, it reminds us that Jesus is present

THE CONSECRATION Do Activity Book pp. 86 Catholic Mass The Consecration https://safeshare.tv/x/ss 5813b42e190ef

CLOSING Pray together the Anima Christi: Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from Christ's side, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Separated from Thee let me never be. From Thy malignant enemy, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me. To come to Thee, bid me. That I may praise Thee with Thy saints and with Thy angels forever and ever. Amen.

CHAPTER 22: OFFERING JESUS TO THE FATHER LESSON 3 HE HAS NO NEED, LIKE THOSE HIGH PRIESTS, TO OFFER SACRIFICES DAILY, FIRST FOR HIS OWN SINS AND THEN FOR THOSE OF THE PEOPLE; HE DID THIS ONCE FOR ALLWHEN HE OFFERED UP HIMSELF. HEBREWS 7:27

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Offered up to the Father as a perfect sacrifice The priest takes the Sacred Host and chalice and lifts them up to Heaven We bow our heads because Christ is truly present The Consecration renews Christ s gift on Calvary We are called to unite ourselves with Christ in this offering to the Father Through the Mass, His Body and Blood are offered through the Priest and the people What actions should we do during the Consecration? Why is this part of the Mass so important?

THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST We receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist The Priest says, The Body of Christ We respond, Amen Amen means, I believe and is one of our greatest professions of faith

THE CONSECRATION Words of Consecration https://safeshare.tv/x/ss58 13b3e9ee3fa Do Activity Book pp. 87

CLOSING Pray the Our Father together.

CHAPTER 22: OFFERING JESUS TO THE FATHER LESSON 4 HE HAS NO NEED, LIKE THOSE HIGH PRIESTS, TO OFFER SACRIFICES DAILY, FIRST FOR HIS OWN SINS AND THEN FOR THOSE OF THE PEOPLE; HE DID THIS ONCE FOR ALLWHEN HE OFFERED UP HIMSELF. HEBREWS 7:27

JESUS AND THE EUCHARIST Jesus present in the Eucharist is our greatest treasure He is truly present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity When we refer to the Real Presence, we are referring to Jesus substantial, incarnate presence in the Holy Eucharist - Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity - fully God and fully Man Jesus is entirely present in every part of the Eucharist (even the tiniest crumb or drop) Once a Host in consecrated, it remains the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus The Eucharist is reserved for adoration and ministry to the sick What is the Eucharist? What is the appearance of the Eucharist?

SACRED VESSELS Chalice the sacred cup used during Mass in which the water and wine are mixed, holds the Blood of Christ after the Consecration, made of precious metal Paten the sacred plate on which the host is placed, holds the Body of Christ after the Consecration, also made of precious metal Ciborium the chalice-like container with a lid that contains the hosts for Consecration and the consecrated Hosts remaining after Communion; is put in the tabernacle Cruets containers in which water and wine are kept

SACRED VESSELS Lavabo and Fingertowel the bowl and cloth used to wash the hands of the priest before Communion Corporal the sacred linen on which the Sacrifice of the Mass is offered, laid on top of the altar Purificator the linen used to clean the sacred vessels Pall the starched square used to cover the chalice during parts of the Mass

SACRED VESSELS Tabernacle beautiful box made of wood or precious metal where Jesus is kept; kept locked; should be the centerpiece of the church Monstrance beautiful holder in which the Blessed Sacrament is displayed; used during adoration and Benediction; Jesus is placed in the center for us to adore

QUESTIONS TO KNOW Q. 95 What is the Eucharist? The Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, really present under the appearances of bread and wine for the nourishment of souls. (CCC 1323, 1333) Q. 96 When do the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus? The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus at the moment of the Consecration. (CCC 1352-53) Q. 97 After the Consecration, is there nothing left of the bread and wine? After the Consecration, neither bread nor wine is present any longer. Only the appearances of bread and wine, without their substance. (CCC 1375-76)

QUESTIONS TO KNOW Q. 98 When the Host is broken into several parts, is the Body of Christ broken? When the Host is broken into several parts, the Body of Christ is not broken, but only the appearance of the bread. The Body of our Lord remains whole and entire in each of the parts. (CCC 1377) Q. 99 Is Jesus Christ found present in all the consecrated Hosts of the world? Yes, Jesus Christ is present in all the consecrated Hosts of the world. (CCC 1380)