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The first passover
Moses got the Israelites out of slavery. -
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The Last Supper
Jesus had his last meal with the disciples. This is also the origin of the Eucharist as it was the first time Jesus shared the bread. -
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Eucharist symbols
The bread and wine are symbols of nourishment
The bread is a symbol of the Eucharist and represents life
The laying of the hands represents the calling down of the spirit
The white garment is used as a symbol because the color white symbolizes purity and clean of sin
Fire and light is another symbol of the Eucharist because it represents Gods purifying presence. It also represents the light of Christ. -
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St Paul's letter to the Corinthians
This letter gave us evidence that the Eucharist was central to the life. -
The Eucharist today
Today, the celebration of the Eucharist is broken up into four parts.
1. The introductory rites
2. The liturgy of the word
3. The liturgy of the Eucharist
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Ritual Actions
The ritual actions nowadays consist of gathering with friends and families, giving of the gifts, reconciliation, proclaiming the word, sharing the meal, listening to the word.
