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The Meaning of The Mass and The Themes of the Eucharist
The purpose of the mass is for Catholics to gather together to listen tho the word of God, to give thanks and to remind them to take Christ with thme to spread the Good News to everyone they encounter in their lives.
The Mass is ancirent Catholic tradition which dates back to the early Christians, The very first Mass was performed by Jesus, at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday
Catholicism was the most dominant religion on the continent by the time the Renasissance began in the Mid 14th Century. Until the Renaissance most European's followed the teachings of Catholicism strictly. Many people had little exposure to any form of education beyond this and science was not a well understood concept. Very little of what the church taught people about life was challenged.
The Consecration
During the Mass the priest lifts the bread in the air to symbolize that the bread has been transformed into the body of Christ. He then does the same with the chalice of wine to represent the blood, which was shed by Christ.
Liturgical Actions
There are many liturgical actions used throughout the mass, some of these are: The Consecration, bowing, blessing, symbols, oil and white garments.
Bowing
In the Mass, bowing is an action of respect or reverence. The priest and anyone approaching the alter will bow before proceeding as a sign that they are respecting the holiness of it.
Blessing
At the end if Mass the priest will bless the people gathered in the name of the trinity by doing the sign of the Cross. The people will then also do the sign of the cross.
Fire
Fire is a symbol in the Catholic Church, In the old testament, fire was a symbol of God's presence. Fire is also a symbol of purification and transformation, which is why a candle is lit at baptism.
Oil
Oil is the symbol of anointment.
In the old testament, anointment was a sign that you had been picked for a specific mission. Today this means that as anointed Catholics, they have been picked out to live out the Gospel in their own lives.
White Garments
White is a symbol of purity and cleanliness. When white garments are worn, like during baptism, it is a symbol of being cleansed of sin.
Works Cited
Herzig, tama, et al. Knowledge and religion in Early Modern Europe: Studies in Honor Of
Michael Heyd. Boston, Brill, 2013. eBook
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Bishop, Philip E., Adventures in The American Spirit, 3rd edition, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2002
Presence
During Mass Catholics experience the real presence of Christ. They experience that because the Host is transformed into the body of Christ during the mass and when they eat the body of Christ, they believe they truly have Christ within.
Thanksgiving
the word "Eucharist" means thanksgiving. the whole act is a way of giving thanks to God. Catholics give thanks to God for the gift of Jesus his son and for the gift of eternal life given to them.
Sacrifice
During the Mass, Catholics are reminded of Jesus' sacrifice. They are reminded that Jesus sacrified his life, that they may have eternal life.
Other Names For Mass
Liturgy
Breaking of Bread
Eucahrist Assembly
Memorial of The Lord's Passion and Resurrection
Holy Sacarfice
Holy and Divine Liturgy
Holy Communion