Holy Eucharist

The Body and Blood of Christ

◦What is Holy Communion?

Holy Communion is thereceiving of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist in a form ofSacred Host His-Body and Sacred Wine His-Blood

Sacred Host

The Body of

Jesus

Sacred Wine

The Blood of

Jesus

What is necessary to receive Holy Communion worthily?To receive Holy Communion worthily it is necessary to be:

1. free from mortal sin, 2. to have a right intention and 3. to obey the Church's laws on the fast required before Holy Communion out of reverence for the body and blood of Our Divine Lord. However, these are some cases in which Holy Communion may be received without fasting.

1. Free from mortal sin

What is the Sacrament of Confession?

It is also called:Sacrament of ConversionSacrament of PenanceSacrament of ConfessionSacrament of ForgivenessSacrament of Reconciliation

CONFESSION- Sacrament of Penance/ Sacrament of Reconciliation

Examination of Conscience

What are the things I did that hurt Jesus and others? I am sorry for it and promise not to do it again.

Does he who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ and His graces?

*He who knowingly receives Holy Communion in mortal sin receives the body and blood of Christ, but he does not receive His graces and commits a grave sin of sacrilege.

What should we do to receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion?

*To receive more abundantly the graces of Holy Communion we should strive to be most fervent and to free ourselves from deliberate venial sin.

What are the current rules for fasting before Holy Communion?

*To fast an hour before receiving Holy Communion

Paul VI further reduced the fasting requirement after the Second Vatican Council, requiring only a one hour fast from all food and drink (excluding water). This may be reduced to 15 minutes for those who are sick or for other important reasons. This is the practice currently in force.

Don’t take (eat) any food and drink (excluding water) 1 hour before receiving Holy Communion

When may Holy Communion be received without fasting?

Holy Communion may be received without fasting when one is in danger of death, or when it is necessary to save the Blessed Sacrament from insult or injury.

(a) Ordinarily the danger of death comes from sickness or injury. But it is not necessary that a person be in danger of death from sickness in order to receive Holy Communion without fasting. The danger of death may come from some other cause. A soldier, for example, who is about to go into battle or a person about to be executed may receive Holy Communion without fasting.

How should we prepare ourselves for Holy Communion?

*We should prepare ourselves for Holy Communion by thinking of Our Divine Redeemer whom we are about to receive, and by making fervent acts of faith, hope, love, and contrition.

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We should be neat, clean, and modest in our appearance, and respectful and reverent in our manner.

Each time we receive Holy Communion we should try to be as devout and fervent as if it were the only Communion of our lives

What should we do after Holy Communion?

*After Holy Communion we should spend some time adoring Our Lord, thanking Him, renewingour promises of love and of obedience to Him, and asking Him for blessings for ourselves and others.

What are the chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion?

*The chief effects of a worthy Holy Communion are:

1. a closer union with Our Lord and a more fervent love of God and of our neighbour;

2. an increase of sanctifying grace;

3. preservation from mortal sin the and remission of venial sin;

4. the lessening of our inclinations to sin and the help to practice good works.

When are we obliged to receive Holy Communion?

We are obliged to receive Holy Communion during Easter time each year and when in danger of death.

Why is it well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily?

*It is well to receive Holy Communion often, even daily, because this intimate union with Jesus Christ, the Source of all holiness and the Giver of all graces, is the greatest aid to holy life.

How should we show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist?

*We should show our gratitude to Our Lord for remaining always on our altars in the Holy Eucharist, by visiting Him often, by reverence in church, by assisting every day at Mass when this is possible, by attending parish devotions, and by being present at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

*Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is a ceremony in which the sacred host is exposed for a time on the altar, usually in the monstrance. During Benediction the priest blesses the people with the sacred host.

How to receive Communion

Hand-Left hand over the right and then take the Sacred Host with your right hand to place in your mouth

Mouth- open mouth enough to place the Sacred Host on your tongue

The Body of Christ

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