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Lesson 27

The Mass Is the Re-presentation of Christ's Sacrifice

At every Mass, the events of our salvation are made present to us on the altar in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, and we are invited take part in this memorial of our salvation.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Eucharist Paschal Mystery Sacraments of Initiation
Essential Lessons
Lesson Vocabulary

  • In Persona Christi Capitis
    :
    Latin for “in the Person of Christ the Head.” This phrase refers to the priest, through whom Jesus works to change the bread and wine into His Body and Blood.
  • Mass
    :
    The Mass is the liturgical celebration and memorial of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and His Resurrection from the dead.
  • Memorial
    :
    A memorial is a way of remembering and celebrating the past.
  • Liturgy
    :
    Liturgy is the “public work” of the Church. The liturgy is our public worship as Christians.
  • Liturgy of the Eucharist
    :
    The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the second part of the Mass, in which we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
  • Liturgy of the Word
    :
    The Liturgy of the Word is the first part of the Mass, in which we receive the written Word of God.

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    Adoration of the Lamb (1425-1429)
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    Extend

    Session 27 Absent Student Handout
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    Session 27 Parent Newsletter
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    Unit 5 Sessions 26-27 Quiz and Answers
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