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
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)
