THE EUCHARIST

WHAT IS IT?

FACTS

• You receive the eucharist in the 2nd grade
• The type of sacrament is Christian Initiation
• THe Eucharist is blessed by the priest.
• You must be baptized to receive the Eucharist
• The first communion is celebrated as a family .

And while they were at supper, Jesus took bread and blessed and broke and gave it to His disciples and said, "Take you and eat, this is my Body." And taking the chalice He gave thanks and gave it to them saying, "Drink you all of this. For this is my Blood of the New Testament which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins." (Matthew 26:26-28)

PICTURE

HISTORY

• The first time it was given was at the last supper
• In the early church the faithful received it everyday
• It was required to receive the eucharist once a year
• Catholics take the eucharist
• Some christians take the communion but mostly catholics

THE END