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What is the background to the Eucharist?

Discover scriptural, historical and theological foundations of the Eucharist

The Presences of Christ

Assembly, Minister, Word and Sacrament

Vatican II

Light for the Church and for the Modern World

Paschal Mystery

The Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus made present

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The Last Supper

Do this in remembrance of me (Lk 22:19)

Purpose of the Mass

Remembering that Jesus is present with us

Road to Emmaus

Then their eyes were opened, and they recognised him (Lk 24:31)

Passover

From slavery to freedom

Participation in the Eucharist

Deepens union with Christ and calls us into communion with one another

Living the Paschal Mystery

Its meaningfulness in our lives

Origins of the Eucharist

He took his place at the table and the apostles with him (Lk 22:14)

The Early Church

Eucharist celebrated in houses, in homes and in secret

Religion of the Empire

Christianity in the public domain

The Middle Ages

The Christianisation of most of Europe

Council of Trent

Bishops and leaders call for reform

Sacraments of Initiation

Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist lay the foundations of every Christian life

The Last Supper and the Mass

The liturgy recalls the events that saved us and makes them present

Images of the Last Supper

Given for you... poured out for you (Lk 22:19, 20)

A Surprise Along the Road

‘Were our hearts not burning within us?’ (Lk 24:32)

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