The Eucharist ( YOO-kər-ist; from Koine Greek: εὐχαριστία, eucharistía, lit.), also called Holy Communion, the Blessed Sacrament or the Lord's Supper, is a Christian rite, considered a …

The celebrant blesses and praises God for these gifts and places them on the altar, the place of the Eucharistic sacrifice. In addition to the bread and wine, monetary gifts for the support of …

Nov 7, 2025 · The Eucharist (from the Greek eucharistia for “thanksgiving”) is the central act of Christian worship and is practiced by most Christian churches in some form. Along with …

Mar 15, 2023 · “The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and …

In Catholic Tradition, the Eucharist is a sacrament— and sacrifice —of thanksgiving and communion. We gather at Mass and Holy Communion to express gratitude to Jesus for his …

The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life” (Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, paragraph 11), and we contemplate Jesus as the Bread …

Jun 23, 2025 · Understanding the Eucharist reveals not only its historical significance but also its profound spiritual meaning for believers today. The Eucharist finds its origin in the final meal …

Our Lord is not merely symbolized by the bread and wine; nor is he present only through the faith of those present. Rather, the two material things, bread and wine, are completely changed into …

In the Eucharist, God invites us to his table as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet which he has prepared for people of all nations and cultures.

Sep 11, 2024 · Veiled in the quiet reverence of the Mass, the Holy Eucharist is the beating heart of Catholic worship. This sacrament is not merely a ritual, but a divine mystery that invites …