Unit Content 4
The Eucharist gives us strength to live the Good News.
Students will learn:
Unit Content: Background Information
The focus of the Concluding Rites is a blessing and a sending forth to live what we have celebrated. We are sent forth to share with others what we have seen and heard, and what we believe. We go forth from the Mass, nourished by the Word and the Eucharist to continue our vocation and our mission in the world.
The Eucharist is central to the life of the Church. The celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ life and teachings – Jesus is present with us. In the Mass we celebrate the saving action of God through Jesus. We then go forth to be Jesus in the world, bringing God’s saving activity to others. We are reminded that we are the body of Christ and we continue the mission of Christ. The celebration of the Eucharist nourishes us and strengthens us to live our vocation. We go forth renewed to serve Christ in others, to proclaim Jesus in the word and action of our daily lives.
Students will learn:
- about the Eucharist as a source of strength and nourishment
- about the Concluding Rites
- to identify the ways we can love and serve God and one another
Unit Content: Background Information
The focus of the Concluding Rites is a blessing and a sending forth to live what we have celebrated. We are sent forth to share with others what we have seen and heard, and what we believe. We go forth from the Mass, nourished by the Word and the Eucharist to continue our vocation and our mission in the world.
The Eucharist is central to the life of the Church. The celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ life and teachings – Jesus is present with us. In the Mass we celebrate the saving action of God through Jesus. We then go forth to be Jesus in the world, bringing God’s saving activity to others. We are reminded that we are the body of Christ and we continue the mission of Christ. The celebration of the Eucharist nourishes us and strengthens us to live our vocation. We go forth renewed to serve Christ in others, to proclaim Jesus in the word and action of our daily lives.
RESOURCES
Resources for the CONCLUDING RITES
Concluding Rites Video:
Concluding Rites Video:
This YouTube Video is a useful introduction for teaching the Concluding Rites. Watch the first 2 minutes 50 seconds of the video where It explains the Concluding Rites and discusses the importance of 'being Christ' and reaching out to others after Mass.
Story of "Concluding Rites":
Story
This reflective story is a script to explain the Concluding Rites. This can be used to focus on taking Christ into out world after the celebration of the Mass. There are also "wondering" questions which can be used for student's reflection.
Concluding Rite Image:
Image
This image displays a priest giving the final blessing to the assembled people in the church. This image could be used as a basis for discussion the final blessing and sending forth to live what we have celebrated in Mass.
Mass Website:
http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/kids/mass/liturgyoftheeucharist.htm
This website shows a summary of the Mass. The last two images provide a good summary of the Concluding Rites, as well as the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Both the images and text could be used to to discuss important aspects of the Mass such as carrying Christ's peace into our world, and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Together at One Altar Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/receive/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=47
This site provides a short video that shows the Concluding Rites in a Mass. It related to this unit as it allows students to see how the priest sends the assembled forth into the world to live out what we have celebrated in the Mass. It also provided the Mass text and response which could be used in class prayers.
Story of "Concluding Rites":
Story
This reflective story is a script to explain the Concluding Rites. This can be used to focus on taking Christ into out world after the celebration of the Mass. There are also "wondering" questions which can be used for student's reflection.
Concluding Rite Image:
Image
This image displays a priest giving the final blessing to the assembled people in the church. This image could be used as a basis for discussion the final blessing and sending forth to live what we have celebrated in Mass.
Mass Website:
http://www.stjames-cathedral.org/kids/mass/liturgyoftheeucharist.htm
This website shows a summary of the Mass. The last two images provide a good summary of the Concluding Rites, as well as the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Both the images and text could be used to to discuss important aspects of the Mass such as carrying Christ's peace into our world, and the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Together at One Altar Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/receive/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=47
This site provides a short video that shows the Concluding Rites in a Mass. It related to this unit as it allows students to see how the priest sends the assembled forth into the world to live out what we have celebrated in the Mass. It also provided the Mass text and response which could be used in class prayers.
Resources for the PRESENCE OF JESUS
Prayer to live in God's Presence
Prayer
This Prayer reminds students that when we celebrate Mass we are reminded that we live in the Presence of God. This prayer could be used during class prayer and reminds students to live like Jesus did.
Concepts for Eucharistic Life Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=51
This website is interactive and can be used to teach with students 'how can we live the message of the Gospel today?' It provides students with visual examples of how to show God's love to others and has useful reflection and discussion questions for students to respond to.
Sent Forth on Mission Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=83
This website displays a short video explaining how we can live out the Gospel through service and love. The website also provides teacher with useful reflection questions which could be used during a class prayer or during an independent journal writing session.
The Presence of Christ Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/explore/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=30
This website provides a summary of information that explains the Presence of Christ in the Mass. The information can be presented and understood by students of Stage Two. There are discussion questions which could be used as a class discussion to reinforce the concept of the Presence of Christ.
Presence of Christ Images:
Images
These images provide a visual aid for students to discuss the Presence of Christ in the Mass. They could be used to explain how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist and how the Eucharist strengthens us to live the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Prayer to live in God's Presence
Prayer
This Prayer reminds students that when we celebrate Mass we are reminded that we live in the Presence of God. This prayer could be used during class prayer and reminds students to live like Jesus did.
Concepts for Eucharistic Life Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=51
This website is interactive and can be used to teach with students 'how can we live the message of the Gospel today?' It provides students with visual examples of how to show God's love to others and has useful reflection and discussion questions for students to respond to.
Sent Forth on Mission Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/live/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=83
This website displays a short video explaining how we can live out the Gospel through service and love. The website also provides teacher with useful reflection questions which could be used during a class prayer or during an independent journal writing session.
The Presence of Christ Website:
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/explore/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=30
This website provides a summary of information that explains the Presence of Christ in the Mass. The information can be presented and understood by students of Stage Two. There are discussion questions which could be used as a class discussion to reinforce the concept of the Presence of Christ.
Presence of Christ Images:
Images
These images provide a visual aid for students to discuss the Presence of Christ in the Mass. They could be used to explain how Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist and how the Eucharist strengthens us to live the Good News of Jesus Christ.