Eucharist
Definition- The Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed
Transubstantiation- during the moment of consecration the bread and wine are and truly become the body and blood of Christ
Other Names for the Eucharist- Lord’s Supper, Breaking of Bread, Eucharistic Assembly, Memorial, Holy Sacrifice, Holy and Divine Liturgy, Holy Communion, Mass
Proper Matter- wheat based bread and pure grape wine
Correct words/form- “This is my body…this is the chalice of my blood”
Designated Minister- Bishop or Priest
Requirements for Reception- Baptism, to receive Communion worthily, you must be in a state of grace, have made a good confession since your last mortal sin, believe in transubstantiation, observe the Eucharistic fast, and, finally, not be under an ecclesiastical censure such as excommunication
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