When we spend time with Jesus we become like Him. Why are we not encouraged to do so? (Photo by Jacob Bentzinger on Unsplash )
Catholics believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Here's how to counter the six most common objections to this Catholic belief.
The Catholic Church has always held a unique stance on the sacrament of communion. This sacred act, which symbolizes the body and blood of Jesus Christ, is
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To a devout and pious Roman Catholic, this is physically Jesus Christ not in the bread, but rather, Jesus Christ is appearing in this picture with the properties of bread. The Holy Eucharist.
A fun, Catholic worksheet that many ages will enjoy! This is a worksheet that features The Eucharist, with a few facts and activities. It is 100% handmade by me and can be used for religious education classes, home school and Catholic school. Enjoy!
A reader asks why the body responds to the Eucharist as bread if it is truly the body of Christ. IMsgr. Charles Pope explains: “The Church’s teaching on the Holy Eucharist is that the substance is changed, but that the accidents remain. But there are more of the accidents than what is seen. Accidents are those incidental qualities of bread and wine such as the taste, smell, look and texture. … As we look to the Eucharist and touch and taste it, our body inaccurately identifies it with bread and wine, though, as we know by the faith that comes from hearing, it is actually the true body and blood of the Lord.”
“Jesus Holding the Eucharist” Vintage Holy Card – Anonymous Artist We have made a cleaner, more beautiful restoration of this gorgeous old holy card to help present the continuing majesty of the faith. Jesus instituted the Eucharist during his lifetime. As part of the universal Church, we have not stopped practicing it in the two thousand years since. The Eucharist is the real presence of God, and this picture illustrates that. This picture makes a good devotional image for your home as well as an excellent First Communion gift. If you would like us to personalize the image, we show an example of what it will look like above, with the name of the First Communicant along with other information (date, parish, etc.) in the rectangle below Christ. We waive the personalization charge if you purchase a frame!! ** IMPORTANT ** THE IMAGE IS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER! There is a white border of about 0.5" inch for 5x7", 1.3" for 8.5x11", or 1.6" for 11x14" pictures. All Approx! Fine art printers do this because the images are almost never the same rectangular ratio of the standard paper sizes. It also gives the prints a finished look, and lets them look good in a frame without a matt. – Acid-free paper – Archival pigments, rated to last for generations. – Cardboard backer – Above story of the art – Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag. Thanks for your interest! Sue & John You might also enjoy original Catholic Art and Jewerly by me, Sue Kouma Johnson, here on Etsy at www.Etsy.com/shop/TreeOfHeaven Also, check out our Catholic Quote shop, where we are pairing authentic quotes from Saints with Art: www.Etsy.com/shop/CatholicQuote “In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art.” ~ St. Pope John Paul II Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson – CatholicArtAndJewelry.
Let everyone be struck with fear, the whole world tremble, and the heavens exult when Christ, the Son of the living God, ...
Mass newadvent.org- Liturgy of the Mass therealprsence.org- The Eucharist as Sacrifice and Sacrament: Mass and Liturgy Lessons: We Learn About Mass Teaching Edition: Handbook for Teachers and Catechists- by Gerard Moore thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Mass Reflection Questions thereligionteacher.com- Hocus Pocus!: A New Roman Missal Lesson Plan catholicmom.com- How to Get Teens to Participate in Mass by Jared Dees thereligionteacher.com- “And With Your Spirit” Lesson Plan (New Roman Missal) thereligionteacher.com- Holy Trinity Lesson Plan thereligionteacher.com- The Liturgy of the Eucharist lesson plan thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving avemariapress.com- Transubstantiation Exercise Celebrating the Mass Lesson Plans- Lesson plans for the new Missal that is to be implemented November 27, 2011. There are 22 lessons posted to help students learn the parts of the Mass. The lessons will provide catechists, teachers, or parents with activities, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc. to use with their students or child to learn what goes on during Mass and what they should do. These lessons are geared for students first grade on up. Activities: thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Mass Activities for Kids There are so many fun ways to teach kids about the Catholic Mass. This collection of Catholic Mass activities should help you plan your next lesson about the mass or help prepare students for school or parishes masses throughout the year. Whether you are teaching students about the liturgy or specifically about the Eucharist, try some of these activities in your parish or school classrooms. Treasure Hunt- Take the students on a tour of the church and point out and discuss items found there. Divide the students into small groups. Give each group a clipboard with a list of objects. The students have to locate each item and write down where it is located in the church. holyfamilyyouth.org- Church Scavenger Hunt thecatholickid.com- Catholic Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Free Printable sarajcreations.com- Catholic Mass Items Scavenger Hunt The Catholic Toolbox- Liturgical Objects Used in Mass (activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, worksheets, etc.) massexplained.com- Catholic Objects Definition Sheets (printable) joyfulcatholicfamilies.com- Catholic Mass Booklets for Children: Learn about the Parts of Mass and Items Used at Mass The Catholic Toolbox- People at Church Booklets and/or Pamphlets: catholicicing.com- A Picture Book of the Mass! (For Children AND Adults!) portlanddiocese.org- My Book of New Mass Responses fatherbrowning.com- The Catholic Mass Booklet liturgyoffice.org.uk- The Order of Mass rcan.org- My Mass Book Picture Missal This activity is free; however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this activity are not my own and are from various internet sources. Mass Booklet for Children- For you to print out. Make a cover or better yet, have your children make one to make it more personalized. Coloring: catholicfaitheducation.blogspot.com- Coloring Book of the Mass (This PDF document contains 12 coloring pages on the parts of the Mass.) teacherspayteachers.com- Catholic Mass Coloring holyheroes.com- Participating at Holy Mass: A Coloring Book Guide - Part 1 holyheroes.com- Participating at Holy Mass: A Coloring Book Guide - Part 2 sarajcreations.com- Catholic Color by Mass Item Coloring Pages Crafts: Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft- The Catholic Toolbox catholicinspired.com- Jesus in the Eucharist ~ Art Project catholicicing.com- Craft a Monstrance with a Gold Doily catholicicing.com- Craft A Mass Kit The Catholic Toolbox- Church Building Crafts The Catholic Toolbox- People at Mass Crafts Games: studylib.net- The Parts of the Mass (Game 1 & Game 2) jeopardylabs.com- Parts of the Mass bingobaker.com- Parts of the Mass Bingo looktohimandberadiant.com- Order of the Mass Activity Cards loyolapress.com- Order of the Mass Game Students identify what happens during Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist. thereligionteacher.com- Interactive Catholic Mass Powerpoint Game The Catholic Toolbox- Liturgical Objects Used in Mass Several games posted: Liturgical Memory and Go Fish Card Game, What am I? (card game), What am I? (file folder game), and Liturgical Bingo. The Catholic Toolbox- People at Church Several games posted: People at Church Cards (to play Memory or Go Fish), Who am I? (card game), Who am I? (file folder games) Liturgy of the Word Sequence Card Game- For 2 to 4 players print out at least 2 copies of each page (for more players print more copies). Shuffle cards and the Dealer deals out 4 cards to each player. Dealer puts cards down in the middle of the table, turns over the top card, and places it beside the deck. From the cards in his hand the Dealer must place the next card in the sequence of the Liturgy of the Word on top of the card facing up. If he does not have the proper card, he must draw a card from the deck. Play moves clockwise. If the deck runs out, play moves to the next player clockwise and game continues. The first player to run out of cards wins. Participants & Liturgical Objects Used in Mass Board Game- The ultimate objective is to move all of your game pieces off of the board before your opponent does and to have the largest number of game pieces remaining in your possession. This game can be played individually or in teams. Mass Review File Folder Game- The idea is to answer questions about Mass so you can trap one or more opponents’ pieces between two of your pieces. Those opponents’ pieces then change color to become your pieces. The game ends when both you and your opponent cannot play another piece, or if every square on the board is filled, the game is over. You count up the number of black pieces and the number of white pieces and the winner is the one with the most pieces. Mass Review is for 2 players or 2 teams. These games are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. The Holy Mass Game- Directions and questions. (This game is in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.) Actions Speak Louder Than Words Game- A fun review game about actions during Mass. (This game is in accordance with the new Roman Missal that is to be implemented on November 27, 2011.) Puzzles: mycatholicsource.com- Word Search with answers crosswordhobbyist.com- The Catholic Mass Crossword Puzzle wordmint.com- Several Mass puzzles posted catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Parts of the Mass (word search) and Order of the Mass (crossword) whenwecrosswords.com- Catholic Mass Crossword Puzzle weebelievers.com- Celebrate Mass Crossword Puzzle The activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Items Used at Mass- Word Scramble Entering the Church (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board. Penitential Act Puzzle- Print puzzle on card stock and have the students cut on the lines to make a puzzle. Have the students put the puzzle together to practice the Penitential Act. Put puzzle pieces in an envelope or Ziploc bag. Penitential Act- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Penitential Act in the proper order on a piece of construction paper. (For younger students you can do this together as a group activity.) You can also play this as a game by dividing the class into teams and give each team the strips of the Penitential Act. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest. Lord Have Mercy- Word Search Lord Have Mercy- Crossword Nicene Creed (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board. Preparation, Prayer, Dialogue (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board. Holy, Holy, Holy- Crossword Sanctus- Crossword Sign of Peace (cryptogram puzzle)- Try to figure out the message by the letters that are given. Sign of Peace (fallen phrases puzzle)- Use the letters above to find out what the priest says. Lamb of God (word search)- Find the words that are hidden in the puzzle. Lamb of God (tile puzzle)- Unscramble the tiles to reveal a message. Lamb of God (double puzzle)- Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number. Holy Communion- (word scramble) Holy Communion (crossword)- For younger students you can do this together on the board. Worksheets: The Catholic Toolbox- Mass Notes Printable It’s no secret that kids often struggle to pay attention during Mass. Sometimes the problem is comprehension, other times it’s just listening skills. This post features downloadable resources to help the children in your church remember what was said during Mass. catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- A Tour of the Church Student Worksheet Easy Liturgical Quiz- Read each question and circle the correct answer. Liturgical Quiz (harder)- Fill in the missing blanks with the correct word. Word bank provided. web.archive.org- Liturgy (worksheets for grades 1 – 12) thereligionteacher.com- Order of the Mass Worksheet (scroll down to this) Students cut out the parts of the Liturgy of the Word and glue them in the correct order. looktohimandberadiant.com- Teaching about the Mass Activity Sheets mycatholickids.com- Diving Into The Mass teacherspayteacher.com- Catholic Mass Worksheets Preparing to Receive Holy Communion- Choose the correct word or words to complete the sentences. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 20). Receiving Holy Communion: A Practice Session- To prepare to receive First Holy Communion. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 21 and 22). Prayers in the Holy Liturgy- In this exercise, there are three columns. On the left is a phrase from one of the prayers in the Mass. In the center, you care to write the name of the prayer or specific part of the Mass from which the phrase comes. You may refer to a missalette to find the phrase. Ten on the right, identify the prayer form of which the given phrase is an example. (100 Activities Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Ellen Rossini, page 72). teachersnotebook.com- What's Inside the Church Worksheet Pack eucharistatege2weebly.com- Look at the drawing of the church. On the next page you will see a list from A to Z with blanks. Fill in the blank next to each letter with the corresponding name of the part of the church; to help you choose, I put an alphabetized list of the names of the parts of the church to the side. cultivatingcatholics.com- Parts of a Catholic Mass Worksheet (scroll down to print) Cut out the pictures below, then glue them in the correct order onto a piece of construction paper. cultivatingcatholics.com- Order of the Mass Printable Worksheets (scroll down to print) sophiainstituteforteachers.org- Liturgy of the Word Fill-In-The-Blank (page 34 & 35) The activities below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources. Behavior In Mass- Draw a smile face next to the good things to do during Holy Mass. Draw a sad face next to the things not to do during Holy Mass. The Church is God’s House (for younger students)- Ask your child the following questions about the lesson today and have them circle the answer. Easy Liturgical Quiz- Read each question and circle the correct answer. Liturgical Quiz (harder)- Fill in the missing blanks with the correct word. Word bank provided. Liturgical Chart- Fill out the definitions of each object. Cut out the picture and put in the correct box. Liturgical Objects in Church (6 objects)- Write the name of the object in the blank. (Ideas for younger students are given). Liturgical Objects in Church (12 objects)- Do you know what these are? (Ideas for younger students are given). Liturgical Objects in Church (12 objects)- More Objects Used at Mass. Write what the object is in the space provided. For younger students you can use a word bank on the board. Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet #1- chalice, ciborium, altar, stoup, pew Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet #2- cruets, tabernacle, Body of Christ, Blood of Christ Objects Used in Mass Manuscript Handwriting Worksheet- Body of Christ, Blood of Christ, tabernacle, bells Objects Used in Mass Handwriting Worksheet- Book of the Gospels, ambo, lectern, Lectionary Liturgical Objects Used at Mass- Directions: Write the correct number of the object in the blank. For younger students: Teacher will write on the board a word from the list. The teacher will then read the word and definition to the students and they will answer out loud during class the correct number. Have students write down the correct number beside the word. Mass Etiquette Worksheet- Write True or False in the spaces provided. Opening Procession (for younger students)- Cut out pictures and trim. With the pictures that are given, glue them in the proper order that they appear in the Opening Procession. Opening Procession- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column. Greeting Handwriting Activity- Have the students trace the letters. Then have students cut out a heart from red construction paper and glue in the center of the paper. The Mass Begins (worksheet)- The following sentences are in the wrong order. Number them so they are in the right order. Lord, have mercy. Kyrie, eleison. Handwriting Sheet Gloria (fill in the blanks worksheet)- Fill in the blanks with the words from below. (With younger students you can do this together on the board.) The Gospel (worksheet)- Circle the best available answer for each of the following. Nicene Creed- Cut out strips and glue strips of the Nicene Creed in the proper order on a piece of construction paper. (For younger students you can do this together as a group activity.) You can also play this as a game by dividing the class into teams and give each team the strips of the Nicene Creed. See which team can put it in the proper order the fastest. Lord, hear our prayer activity sheet (for younger students)- Have the students trace the letters. Inside the heart the students will draw the needs they see around us in our community or their own personal desires. Preface Dialogue Matchup (worksheet)- Match what the priest says (the blue cards) to what the people say (green cards). Glue the cards next to each other in the proper order onto construction paper. Holy Worksheet- For younger students have them fill out the worksheet. Go over worksheet with students. Mystery of Faith acclamation #1 Handwriting Mystery of Faith acclamation #2Handwriting Mystery of Faith acclamation #3 Handwritng The Mystery of Faith (worksheet)- Answer questions about The Mystery of Faith. Lamb of God (handwriting in manuscript)- Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Lamb of God (worksheet)- Fill in the blanks with the correct word. Eucharist (worksheet)- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.
