The Sacrament of the Eucharist

What are three ways that the Eucharist is a sacramental sacrifice?

• Through the thanksgiving and praise to the Father, the sacrificial memorial of Christ and his Body, and the presence of Christ by the power of his word and his spirit.

• By the ritual of breaking bread, the gathering of the community, and the singing of hymns.

• Through the use of wine, the reading of scripture, and the sharing of personal testimonies.

• By the performance of miracles, the preaching of the gospel, and the celebration of baptisms.

Tell how the Eucharist can encourage charitable actions, especially to the poor.

• The Eucharist fosters a sense of unity that encourages reaching out to others in need.

• The Eucharist is primarily a ritual with no impact on charitable actions.

• The Eucharist teaches that only the wealthy should help the poor.

• The Eucharist is a personal experience that isolates individuals from community.

What does it mean to be properly disposed to receive Holy Communion?

• To be in the state of grace and not burdened with mortal sin, and to fast for one hour before communion from food and drink.

• To have attended Mass at least once a week for the past month.

• To have received the Sacrament of Confirmation before receiving Communion.

• To be free from any personal conflicts or grievances with others.

Name the four kinds of sacrifice common to the Jewish people.

• gift offerings, shared peace offerings, atonement offerings, and covenant offerings

• burnt offerings, grain offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings

• trespass offerings, wave offerings, heave offerings, and drink offerings

• first fruits offerings, freewill offerings, meal offerings, and thank offerings

From where are the three Scripture readings for a Sunday or Holy Day Mass usually taken?

• The first reading is from the Old Testament, the second from the New Testament letters, and the third from the Gospels.

• The first reading is from the New Testament, the second from the Old Testament, and the third from the Psalms.

• The first reading is from the Gospels, the second from the Acts of the Apostles, and the third from the Old Testament.

• The first reading is from the Book of Revelation, the second from the Gospels, and the third from the New Testament letters.

How were the Eucharistic signs of bread and wine prefigured in the Old Testament?

• Bread and wine were often offered in sacrifice among the first fruits of the earth.

• The Eucharist was first introduced during the Babylonian exile.

• Only unleavened bread was used during the Exodus.

• The Jewish Passover did not include any bread or wine.

What are the two main parts of Mass today?

• The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

• The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of Prayer.

• The Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Liturgy of the Sacraments.

• The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Community.

How was a regular meal part of the Eucharist in the first century? When did the practice of sharing a regular meal end?

• The Eucharist was celebrated without any meal.

• The shared meal was incorporated into the Eucharist, but ended when gatherings became too large.

• Regular meals were always part of the Eucharist and never ended.

• The practice ended because it was deemed unnecessary by church leaders.

What happened to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus?

• They recognized Jesus immediately and worshipped him.

• They encountered Jesus, who spoke about the prophecies but did not reveal his identity until he broke bread with them.

• They were attacked by robbers and left for dead.

• They returned to Jerusalem without any hope.

Define epiclesis.

• A prayer for healing addressed to the saints.

• The 'calling down upon' or 'invocation' addressed to God the Father.

• A ritual performed during the Eucharist to bless the congregation.

• A hymn sung during the Mass to honor the Virgin Mary.