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Challenge:: Celebrating Holy Communion

The document discusses Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, Lord's Supper, or Mass, among Christians. It explains that Holy Communion commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and symbolizes the sacrifice of his death and resurrection. The document also explores different Christian denominations' perspectives on Holy Communion and its meaning, including whether the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ.

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Challenge:: Celebrating Holy Communion

The document discusses Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, Lord's Supper, or Mass, among Christians. It explains that Holy Communion commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus and symbolizes the sacrifice of his death and resurrection. The document also explores different Christian denominations' perspectives on Holy Communion and its meaning, including whether the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Christ.

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Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Celebrating Holy Communion


Starter - in your books…

1. What is Holy
Communion?
2. What does it symbolise
for Christians?

Challenge: Can you explain


a different Christian
denomination’s perspective
on Holy Communion?
Learning objective: to understand the different ways in which Christians celebrate Holy
Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Celebrating Holy Communion


to understand the different ways in
which Christians celebrate Holy Communion. (A01)

I can explain the


I can consider I can evaluate
similarities and the different the different
differences in the ways Holy ways Holy
way Christians Communion is Communion is
celebrate Holy understood by understood by
Communion.
Christians. Christians.
What is Holy Communion?
Holy Communion is the sacrament that uses
bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus
on the cross and his resurrection from death.
Eucharist
For Catholics, the sacrifice of Jesus is The
made present again during this ritual Lord’s Holy
and made real for believers. For the Supper Communion
Churches that do not consider Holy The
Communion a sacrament it is still a Divine Mass
significant ceremony. Liturgy
The Breaking
Many Christians consider it the most important of Bread
act of worship. It recalls the Last Supper of
Jesus (Matthew 26:17-30)
Holy Communion can be interpreted in different ways

Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Anglicans believe


that the bread and wine become the body and blood
of Christ. It is divine mystery how this happens but
they believe that Jesus is fully present in the bread
and wine. By receiving Holy Communion they believe
they become present in a mystical way at the death
and resurrection of Christ which saves them.

Protestant Christians who celebrate Holy


Communion do so as a reminder of Jesus’
words and actions at the Last Supper. The
bread and wine remain symbols of Jesus’
sacrifice and help them to reflect on the
meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection
for their lives today.
The impact of Holy Communion on individuals,
communities and societies
Brings the community of believers
together in unity, strengthening their
commitment to their faith. If someone
is having doubts or is going through a
difficult time, celebrating Holy
Communion with others can give them
support or encouragement.

Holy Communion is at the centre It reminds Christians that while they


of many individuals’ Christian are breaking bread together, there
lives. They believe that they
receive God’s grace by joining in are many in the world that are
the great sacrifice of Jesus. starving. Holy Communion
encourages them to work for
equality and justice for all. Many
Churches collect money during the
Explain in your own words
service to support work being done.
the impact the Holy
Communion can have on
individuals, communities and Challenge: Can you give a religious quote /
societies. teaching to support the impact?
There is a similar pattern in the way Liturgy: the structure of
most churches celebrate Holy the service, the ritual
Communion: that is followed
• The liturgy of the Word which
focuses on God’s word in the Bible
• The liturgy of Holy Communion
– offering, consecrating and sharing
the bread and wine.

Liturgy of the Word – a set order of


Consecrating: (in Christian belief) service that is followed and read
aloud by Christians during services of
declare (bread and wine) to be or Holy Communion.
represent the body and blood of - How might this be helpful to
Christ. Christians?
1. Stick in the information sheet in
your book.

2. Read through the information on


the different ways Christians
celebrate Holy Communion.

3. Complete the table on the


similarities and differences between
the different ways of celebrating
Holy Communion.

4. Complete the task at the bottom of


your sheet.

Challenge: How do these


services emphasise equality and
community? Give reasons to
support your answer.
Discussion:
‘Christians should spend their time
helping others instead of Holy
Communion services.’
What do you think?

You need to consider arguments FOR and


AGAINST…

As a group discuss your ideas and then write down


your answer, be prepared to share your thoughts!

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