SUMMARY
History -reenacts the closing events of jesus' life -links past-present-
future one ceremony -powerful, meaningful ritual -last of the 3 sacraments
of initiation -prescribed by christ -have to see the as body, not
bread
Eucharist celebrates -"a way of remembering" -daily reminder of Gods love -
jesus shared bread at last supper/do this in memory of me -a thanksgiving
feast -"eucharist" means giving thanx
Ritual Meal -earliest form of rituals are eating and gathering -sacrifice
meal -ritual not a routine -builds on the symbolism of a ritual mean
Sign and Symbols -symbol of gods love for us -jesus' body -last
supper/banquet -welcome others to participate in the eucharist -unfilled
celebration -if we went to mass on sunday, it would make the rest of the
week more meaningful -unified body -it is the most commonly received
sacrament, most pivotal of 7 -as a community, we celebrate the presence of
christ in the eucharist -bread: basic food for most people/closely assoc
with nature
human work
Vestements -white/purple/black robe
Words -"Do this in Memory of Me." -"This is my body, which has been given
up for you."
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