Sabrina Dang
Mr. Zelenak
Religion IV
28 September 2016
Communion Rite "Come to the table of mercy, prepared with the wine and the bread. All who are hungry and thirsty, come and your soul will be fed." This verse from the song,"Come to the Table," perfectly describes communion because Jesus called himself the,"Bread of Life," which meant that we are nourished by Him, and He satisfies us when everything else leaves us empty. The journey toward the altar to receive Communion reflects on the journey we all have towards God. Communion is an important part of the mass that has been celebrated for over many centuries. Communion Rite consists of four parts: Our Father, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Breaking of Bread, and Communion. The focus of …show more content…
Communion is not necessarily received during mass only, there are many opportunities where we can receive communion other than during mass. For example, churches and some schools offer morning communion services where you can receive the eucharist. Also, some nursing homes offer communion to the elderly people who cannot make it to mass. During the Communion service, bread and wine is served and eaten in remembrance of Jesus ' sacrifice. We, as participants of the mass, walk up to the altar, bow with reverence, and then receive Holy Communion. The person behind the communicant receiving the eucharist would also bow to show reverence. We may receive the Body of Christ either on the tongue or on the palm of our hand. The priest then says to us, "The body of Christ," and or "The blood of Christ." We then respond with "Amen," which also means,"So be it." Saying "Amen" to the priest is an appropriate response because when we receive communion, we are saying that we really believe Jesus is present in the host. Upon receiving the Eucharist, we then immediately sit down or kneel for silent prayer. The Eucharist allows us join together as a whole to be in union with Christ and others. It also deepens our relationship with Christ when we receive the …show more content…
| Articles | NewSpring Church." NewSpring Church. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"Liturgy of the Eucharist." Liturgy of the Eucharist. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
By Grace That Is Amazing, Souls. "What Is Holy Eucharist and Why Is It so Significant? - Explore Faith." What Is Holy Eucharist and Why Is It so Significant? - Explore Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"The Liturgy of the Eucharist." The Liturgy of the Eucharist. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"Bible Gateway Passage: Luke 22:7-38 - New International Version." Bible Gateway. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
By the Fifth Century They Almost Everywhere Contained the following Elements (not Always in the Same Order):. "Chapter 1: How the Eucharist Evolved." Eucharist The Basic Spirituality. N.p., 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 27 Sept.
Mr. Zelenak
Religion IV
28 September 2016
Communion Rite "Come to the table of mercy, prepared with the wine and the bread. All who are hungry and thirsty, come and your soul will be fed." This verse from the song,"Come to the Table," perfectly describes communion because Jesus called himself the,"Bread of Life," which meant that we are nourished by Him, and He satisfies us when everything else leaves us empty. The journey toward the altar to receive Communion reflects on the journey we all have towards God. Communion is an important part of the mass that has been celebrated for over many centuries. Communion Rite consists of four parts: Our Father, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Breaking of Bread, and Communion. The focus of …show more content…
Communion is not necessarily received during mass only, there are many opportunities where we can receive communion other than during mass. For example, churches and some schools offer morning communion services where you can receive the eucharist. Also, some nursing homes offer communion to the elderly people who cannot make it to mass. During the Communion service, bread and wine is served and eaten in remembrance of Jesus ' sacrifice. We, as participants of the mass, walk up to the altar, bow with reverence, and then receive Holy Communion. The person behind the communicant receiving the eucharist would also bow to show reverence. We may receive the Body of Christ either on the tongue or on the palm of our hand. The priest then says to us, "The body of Christ," and or "The blood of Christ." We then respond with "Amen," which also means,"So be it." Saying "Amen" to the priest is an appropriate response because when we receive communion, we are saying that we really believe Jesus is present in the host. Upon receiving the Eucharist, we then immediately sit down or kneel for silent prayer. The Eucharist allows us join together as a whole to be in union with Christ and others. It also deepens our relationship with Christ when we receive the …show more content…
| Articles | NewSpring Church." NewSpring Church. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"Liturgy of the Eucharist." Liturgy of the Eucharist. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
By Grace That Is Amazing, Souls. "What Is Holy Eucharist and Why Is It so Significant? - Explore Faith." What Is Holy Eucharist and Why Is It so Significant? - Explore Faith. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"The Liturgy of the Eucharist." The Liturgy of the Eucharist. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
"Bible Gateway Passage: Luke 22:7-38 - New International Version." Bible Gateway. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2016.
By the Fifth Century They Almost Everywhere Contained the following Elements (not Always in the Same Order):. "Chapter 1: How the Eucharist Evolved." Eucharist The Basic Spirituality. N.p., 22 Jan. 2013. Web. 27 Sept.