History Of The Eucharist - Cooper Murphy

By Cooper Murphy
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    Last supper

    Jesus and his disciples last meal before Jesus is crucified. this is also the origin of the Eucharist.
  • Jun 13, 1215

    Fourth Lateran Council

    Law was passed to give people the right to the lay people to receive communion at least one time in a calander year
  • 1570

    Pope puis The V

    Pope Pius published a roman missal that throughly explained the ritual of the Eucharist.

  • New law

    Dedication to the blessed sacrament continued to shine, although people rarely received communion until 1910, when Pope Pius X permitted children who attained the age of maturity to receive holy communion and encouraged frequent communion by all the faithful.

  • summary

    In summary, Vatican II wished to make the Eucharist a celebration of the entire community. Many of the reforms help us better understand the symbolism and meaning of the mass. They also help us gather together as a worshiping community.