Lesson 28

Opening Prayer

Calendar

9          Holy Thursday: no class, recommend attendance at Holy Week service 8:00pm

10        Good Friday: no class, recommend attendance at Holy Week service 3:00pm

11        Holy Saturday: Recollection 11:00-12:30?(lunch provided)—                        Georgetown Monastery

Easter Vigil—Liturgy procedures; Reception of Sacraments of Initiation 8:00pm          (arrive 7:30pm) dress guidelines

       12          Easter: Celebrate with family

Questions and answers:  Section 23: The Eucharist

1. What is the significance of the Eucharist?

2. By what other names is the Eucharist known?

3. How can we best understand the mystery of the Eucharist?

4. What is the sign of the sacrament of the Eucharist?

5. When did Jesus institute the Eucharist?

6. What was the significance of the Last Supper?

7. In what ways are the Last Supper, the crucifixion and the Mass the same?

8. How are the Last Supper and the Mass the fulfillment of the ancient Jewish Feast of Passover?

9. How do we know that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist?

10. To whom did Jesus give the power of changing bread and wine into his body and blood?

11. What happens when the priest pronounces the words “This is my body…this is my blood” over the bread and wine?

12. Does anything remain of the bread and wine after the words of consecration have been spoken?

13. Are both the body and blood of Christ present under the appearances of bread alone?

Section 24: Holy Communion

1. What is meant by the expression “Holy Communion”?

2. Why are bread and wine appropriate material for Holy Communion?

3. When may we receive Holy Communion?

4. How often may a person receive Holy Communion?

5. How does Jesus help us through Holy Communion?

6. How does Holy Communion unite us with our neighbor?

7. What effect does Holy Communion have upon our bodies?

8. How is Holy Communion a pledge of our future glory?

9. How does Holy Communion remove our daily faults?

10. What is required in order to receive Holy Communion?

11. How can we make our reception of Holy Communion more fruitful?

12. Is it necessary to go to confession before receiving Holy Communion?

13. What kind of sin would it be to receive Holy Communion in the state of mortal sin?

14. How does the Eucharist act as Christ’s abiding presence among us?

15. Why do we adore the Eucharist?

Eucharist Experiences--sharing

Introduction to a Saint’s life: St. Tarcisius

April 15: No Homework; Easter Season lesson; Easter Vigil sharing

April 22: Anointing of the Sick (see below)

Prayer: Anima Christi (Soul of Christ)

            Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

            Body of Christ, heal me.

            Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

            Water from the side of Christ, wash me.

            Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

            O good Jesus, hear me.

            Within thy wounds hide me.

            Suffer me not to be separated from thee.

            From the malicious enemy defend me.

            In the hour of my death call me

            And bid me come unto thee,

            That with thy saints I may praise thee

            For ever and ever. Amen.

Homework: Chapter 27: Anointing of the Sick

1. What is the Anointing of the Sick?

2. What does Jesus accomplish through the Anointing of the Sick?

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      b.

      c.

      d.

3. What is the sign of the Anointing of the Sick?

4. How is the Anointing of the Sick administered?

5. Who may receive the Anointing of the Sick?

6. Is the Anointing of the Sick given only to the dying?

Closing Prayer