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The Last Supper
The first known execution of Eucharist. It was performed at the last supper with Jesus and his disciples. -
150
Mass Is Created
The basic structure of mass is created, which involved the reading of scriptures and psalms. This is also where the Liturgy of the Word came into place. -
313
Eucharist is now Celebrated in Church
Eucharist was held at meals inside people's homes, but this was on a decline once Eucharist took place within Mass in church. Once The Middle Ages ensued, large basilicas and cathedrals were built to celebrate Eucharist. -
1215
Active participation in Mass drops. Reaffirm Jesus' presence.
The Eucharist became distant for many, and people were not coming to Mass. Jesus was said to not be present at Eucharist, but rather just a symbol. The church changed its views and declared Jesus had a real presence at Eucharist, and the bread was representative of his body. -
1545
Council of Trent created
To curb the decrease in participation of Mass, the council of Trent was created to call for a 'renewal' of mass. The Liturgy of the Word and The Liturgy of the Eucharist were both now celebrated at the altar. -
1570
Tridentine Mass is created
The Tridentine Mass is created, and was the standardised way to celebrate mass. This lasted hundreds of years, until the 1960s. -
Constitution of the Liturgy is created
This was one of the few constitutions of its kind to be established in the Catholic Church. Its aim was to create more active participation in Mass, much like the reaffirmation of Jesus' presence in the Eucharist. -
Present Day
To this day, Eucharist is performed in many masses in the Catholic church to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
