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So Jesus said to
them, "Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of
Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Those who eat my
flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up
on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink.
Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.
John 6:53-56 |
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Eucharist is Greek word meaning "to give thanks." It is a celebration of
Christ's gifts - especially the gift of worshipping God the Father as a
community. Eucharist has held a central place of prominence in the Church
for nearly 2,000 years. Every time we gather for Eucharist, we take part in
the great mystery of faith. We believe that this sacred bread and wine are
the body and blood of Jesus. When we eat his body and drink his blood, we
will have eternal life. It's not mere symbolism.
The Sacrament of First Eucharist is celebrated by children who are 7-8 years
of age, and by adults who enter the Church through RCIA
following a period of preparation.
Sacrament of First Eucharist
From the Catholic Encyclopedia:
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07402a.htm
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05584a.htm
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