Unit Content 3
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we give thanks for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus and share the bread and wine – the body and blood of Christ.
Students will learn:
Unit Content: Background Information
For the Jews, the Passover celebrates the Exodus event, their liberation from Egypt. Israel is delivered from slavery to freedom, from death to new life. This saving act of God is celebrated and made present to the memory of the people every time. Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples before his death.
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist the Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated. The word ‘eucharist’ means ‘thanksgiving’. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. It is an anamnesis or memorial. The sacrifice of Christ that reconciles us with God is not just recalled, it is made present again. In the celebration of the Eucharist, we call to mind and participate in the saving act of Jesus Christ.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist commences with the preparation of the gifts of bread and wine, the bringing of these gifts to the altar by members of the community and the prayer of the priest over the gifts. The liturgy then flows into the Eucharistic Prayer. The Eucharistic Prayer is a dialogue involving the priest and the community. The prayers and responses prayed by the community promote full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy.
During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest leads the Eucharistic Prayer. The priest is called to the special ministry of acting as Christ’s minister through the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the Eucharistic Prayer the priest repeats the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper.
The community proclaims the presence of Jesus Christ with us now, and looks forward to his second coming. In the Eucharistic Prayer, we remember that we are united as the universal Church and we pray for the whole Church. In the Communion Rite the bread and wine have become for us the body and blood of Christ. The Prayer after Communion concludes the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
At this age level it is appropriate to make links between the Last Supper and the Eucharistic prayer and the sharing of communion. Assist the students to identify the symbols, words and actions in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Take the opportunity to practise some responses of the Mass with the children.
Students will learn:
- about the presence of Jesus in the celebration of the Eucharist
- to participate in the Mass and be familiar with some responses
Unit Content: Background Information
For the Jews, the Passover celebrates the Exodus event, their liberation from Egypt. Israel is delivered from slavery to freedom, from death to new life. This saving act of God is celebrated and made present to the memory of the people every time. Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples before his death.
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist the Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated. The word ‘eucharist’ means ‘thanksgiving’. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. It is an anamnesis or memorial. The sacrifice of Christ that reconciles us with God is not just recalled, it is made present again. In the celebration of the Eucharist, we call to mind and participate in the saving act of Jesus Christ.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist commences with the preparation of the gifts of bread and wine, the bringing of these gifts to the altar by members of the community and the prayer of the priest over the gifts. The liturgy then flows into the Eucharistic Prayer. The Eucharistic Prayer is a dialogue involving the priest and the community. The prayers and responses prayed by the community promote full, conscious and active participation in the liturgy.
During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the priest leads the Eucharistic Prayer. The priest is called to the special ministry of acting as Christ’s minister through the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the Eucharistic Prayer the priest repeats the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper.
The community proclaims the presence of Jesus Christ with us now, and looks forward to his second coming. In the Eucharistic Prayer, we remember that we are united as the universal Church and we pray for the whole Church. In the Communion Rite the bread and wine have become for us the body and blood of Christ. The Prayer after Communion concludes the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
At this age level it is appropriate to make links between the Last Supper and the Eucharistic prayer and the sharing of communion. Assist the students to identify the symbols, words and actions in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Take the opportunity to practise some responses of the Mass with the children.
RESOURCES
Resources for THE LAST SUPPER
The Last Supper Image:
Image
This image can be used to introduce the Last Supper to students. The class can read the scripture Luke 22: 17- 20 and discuss how Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples before his death.
The Last Supper Story:
Story
This story provides students with a visual reading of Luke's version of The Last Supper. it allows students to reflect various questions including how you feel after receiving the Body and Blood of Christ.
The Last Supper Video:
Video
This video further discusses the Last Supper and the statement 'Do this in remembrance of me'. It also provides a range of discussion questions for students to think about and answer.
Last Supper Scripture Accounts:
Scripture
This file provides all four gospel accounts of the Last Supper. These could be used to role play the Last Supper in small groups within the class. The class can discuss links between the Last Supper and the Eucharistic prayer and the sharing of communion
Crossword for the Eucharist
Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to review different questions and learn about the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ. Students will work through the crossword to discover the hidden word Transubstantiation.
Resources for LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Liturgy of the Eucharist Video:
The Last Supper Image:
Image
This image can be used to introduce the Last Supper to students. The class can read the scripture Luke 22: 17- 20 and discuss how Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples before his death.
The Last Supper Story:
Story
This story provides students with a visual reading of Luke's version of The Last Supper. it allows students to reflect various questions including how you feel after receiving the Body and Blood of Christ.
The Last Supper Video:
Video
This video further discusses the Last Supper and the statement 'Do this in remembrance of me'. It also provides a range of discussion questions for students to think about and answer.
Last Supper Scripture Accounts:
Scripture
This file provides all four gospel accounts of the Last Supper. These could be used to role play the Last Supper in small groups within the class. The class can discuss links between the Last Supper and the Eucharistic prayer and the sharing of communion
Crossword for the Eucharist
Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to review different questions and learn about the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ. Students will work through the crossword to discover the hidden word Transubstantiation.
Resources for LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Liturgy of the Eucharist Video:
This video explains the Liturgy of the Eucharist and describes transubstation of the bread and wine. The video is also useful as it explains how those gathered are to become like Jesus Christ when they receive the Eucharist.
How to recieve the Eucharist:
How to recieve the Eucharist:
This is a short YouTube clip which explains how to receive the Eucharist properly in mass. It also highlights the meaning of Amen. The clip can be used as a whole class activity to then act out to ensure students are able to effectively participate in mass.
Amen Handout:
Handout
This handout can be used to further explain the meaning of Amen when receiving the Eucharist. Students can discuss 'transubstantiation' and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Communion Song:
Amen Handout:
Handout
This handout can be used to further explain the meaning of Amen when receiving the Eucharist. Students can discuss 'transubstantiation' and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Communion Song:
This song includes the lyrics and is based on the Eucharist. The main idea of community is portrayed through meal time. This resource can be used within this unit to allow students to connect with Jesus and gain a more thorough understanding through different mediums.
Order of Holy Mass Activity:
Activity
This activity has been taken from a booklet and consists of the first two pages of the booklet. It is an ordering activity which can be done as a whole class, groups or individually, where students are required to put in order the events which occur at mass. This learning activity can be used as a prior learning activity for when they are to participate in mass.
Eucharistic Prayer:
Prayer
This prayer is a thanksgiving prayer that can be used in the Mass. It would be beneficial if the teacher used this prayer, made it known to students to enable them to become familiar with the responses. This resource can also be linked in with the thanksgiving and thanking Jesus resources.
Order of Holy Mass Activity:
Activity
This activity has been taken from a booklet and consists of the first two pages of the booklet. It is an ordering activity which can be done as a whole class, groups or individually, where students are required to put in order the events which occur at mass. This learning activity can be used as a prior learning activity for when they are to participate in mass.
Eucharistic Prayer:
Prayer
This prayer is a thanksgiving prayer that can be used in the Mass. It would be beneficial if the teacher used this prayer, made it known to students to enable them to become familiar with the responses. This resource can also be linked in with the thanksgiving and thanking Jesus resources.