How Is the Eucharist Consecrated? | Catholic Answers Q&A
The Eucharist is consecrated by the power of the Holy Spirit and the presiding priest’s saying the essential words of consecration (CCC 1353).
The Eucharist | USCCB - United States Conference of Catholic ...
Through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation (Chrismation), we are temples of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us, and by his indwelling we are made holy by the gift of sanctifying grace. The ultimate promise of the Gospel is that we will share in the life of the Holy Trinity.
THE EUCHARIST: Its Historical Development and Roman Catholic ...
The Roman Catholic Church teaches that when the priest utters the words of consecration the elements of the eucharist are changed into the literal body and blood of Christ. He is then offered to God on the altar as a propitiatory sacrifice for sin.
Liturgy of the Eucharist | USCCB
The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist: Basic Questions and Answers. The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring ...
When Does the Host Become the Eucharist? - Catholic Answers
2022年2月22日 · The Catechism of the Catholic Church summarizes the Church’s teaching: “The Eucharist is consecrated by the power of the Holy Spirit and the presiding priest’s saying the essential words of consecration” (1353). This formulation can apply broadly since it doesn’t identify the “words of consecration.”
What is the Consecration in the Mass? - Opus Dei
2022年6月13日 · Consecration is important because, within the Holy Mass, it is the realization of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, by which Christians enter into "communion with Christ truly present in the consecrated Bread and Wine" (Pope Francis, Catechesis on the Holy Mass, March 7, …
The Matter and Form of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
It is particularly incumbent on pastors to know the matter of this Sacrament, in order that they themselves may rightly consecrate it, and also that they may be able to instruct the faithful as to its significance, inflaming them with an earnest desire of that which it signifies.