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Why is the consecration of the bread and wine and the holy eucharist the two most important part of the mass?
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∙ 14y ago
because after the preacher blesses it...they say the wine is Jesus's blood and the bread is his body
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What word is used to describe the bread and wine?
Jesus' body and bloodRoman Catholic AnswerThe Body and Blood of Jesus retain the appearance of bread and wine after the consecration. At that point, they are referred to as The Most Holy Eucharist.
When Holy Communion is reserved in the Tabernacle it is called?
Roman Catholic AnswerWhen the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved in the Tabernacle, it is still called the Most Holy Eucharist, sometimes I have heard it refered to as the "reserved Species", a word that was used by the Council of Trent to refer to the appearance of bread and wine after consecration, i.e. the accidents.
Things that are used in the Holy Eucharist?
Unleavened bread, bread without yeast
What are the other names for the holy communion?
first communion, first eucharist, eucharist, body and blood, bread and wine, etc.
What is consecration?
i think that consecration means that to make holy. if you are asking something about the bible, that consecration means that is a part of a mass when the bread and wine turns into the body and blood of our lord, Jesus.
What are the matters and forms of the seven sacraments?
I am not 100% sure that this is correct, but this is the best answer I can give. Sacraments Matter Form Minister Baptism Holy water Trinitarian Formula Priest Eucharist Bread and Wine Consecration Priest Confirmation Chrism Anointing Bishop Anointing of the Sick Chrism Absolution Priest\bishop Matrimony Exchange of vows Consent spouses Holy Orders Laying-on of hands Prayer of consecration Bishop Penance Confession Words of absolution Priest\bishop
In what way is Mass a sacrament?
Catholics celebrate Holy Communion in Mass. Communion is a sacrament in the Catholic Church, we believe that there is the true presence of Christ in the bread after consecration, we believe it actually changes from bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. The Eucharist, which is mass, is another word for thankgiving, giving thanks to God.
Why is liturgy important to Christianity?
Liturgy of the Eucharist is important because through the Eucharist we remember and celebrate God's work of Salvation to mankind. Moreover, the holy Eucharist strengthens us always to resist to sin. Furthermore, this question could not be answered in a sentence nor a paragraph. It should be discussed in order for the reader to understand more clearly the answer.Catholic Reply:Yes, all is true which was said above but so much more. The important point is that, at the Consecration, the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ and at communion we become united physically and spiritually with Him.
When does a priest make a wafer into Jesus?
A priest doesn't "make a wafer into Jesus." A priest celebrates the Sacred Eucharist, and in the course of the Canon (Eucharistic Prayer) invokes the Holy Spirit over the elements (the bread and wine) - this is called the epiklesis (the invocation of the Holy Spirit said by the celebrant of the Mass), then he leans over the Host (the bread) and pronounces the words of consecration. It is at this instance that the entire substance of the bread is transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit into the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the holy meal served in the Holy Mass?
The Eucharist - the body and blood of Jesus Christ under the forms of bread and wine.
What is a Antonym for consecration?
Consecration means to make something holy, so the antonym is "not holy".
What are things used in celebrating the Holy Eucharist?
Holy Communion (Eucharist) refers to the consecrated bread and wine which become the body and blood of Christ. The Holy Eucharist is the most important of the seven sacraments in that Roman Catholics receive the very body; blood; soul and divinity of Jesus Christ which in turn, bring innumerable and precious graces.
