Lesson 6 Jesus Wants to Be Near to Us Jesus became man to be near us. Jesus is with us in the Eucharist. Catechism Connections Lesson Topics Eucharist Old Testament Essential Lessons Lesson Vocabulary Genuflect: When we face the tabernacle and kneel on one knee when we enter or exit a pew at church. Tabernacle: A tabernacle is a special container that keeps the Eucharist safe. There is a tabernacle in every Catholic church. Prophet: A prophet is someone who speaks for God. Emmanuel: Emmanuel is a name for Jesus that means “God with us.” Eucharist: Jesus's body and blood. Monstrance: A monstrance is a decorated holder for the Eucharist, so that we may look at it and adore our Lord. Plan Lesson 6 Classroom Slidespptx Teach Monstrance jpeg Tabernacle jpeg Extend Lesson 6 Absent Student Handout pptx Lesson 6 Parent Newsletter pdf