Why did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist?
Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist:
(1) [blank_start]To unite us to Himself and[blank_end] [blank_start]to nourish our souls[blank_end] [blank_start]with His divine life[blank_end]. (2) [blank_start]To increase sanctifying grace[blank_end] [blank_start]and all the virtues in our souls[blank_end]. (3) [blank_start]To lessen our evil inclinations[blank_end]. (4) [blank_start]To be a pledge of everlasting life[blank_end]. (5) [blank_start]To fit our bodies for[blank_end] [blank_start]a glorious resurrection[blank_end]. (6) [blank_start]To continue the sacrifice[blank_end] [blank_start]of the Cross in His Church[blank_end].
Answer
To unite us to Himself and
to nourish our souls
with His divine life
To increase sanctifying grace
and all the virtues in our souls
To lessen our evil inclinations
To be a pledge of everlasting life
To fit our bodies for
a glorious resurrection
To continue the sacrifice
of the Cross in His Church
Question 2
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How are we united to Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist?
[blank_start]We are united to[blank_end] [blank_start]Jesus Christ in the[blank_end] [blank_start]Holy Eucharist by means[blank_end] [blank_start]of Holy Communion[blank_end].
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We are united to
Jesus Christ in the
Holy Eucharist by means
of Holy Communion
Question 3
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What is Holy Communion?
[blank_start]Holy Communion[blank_end] [blank_start]is the receiving of[blank_end] [blank_start]the body and blood of Christ[blank_end].
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Holy Communion
is the receiving of
the body and blood of Christ
Question 4
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What is necessary to make a good Communion?
[blank_start]To make a good Communion[blank_end] [blank_start]it is necessary to be[blank_end] [blank_start]in a state of sanctifying[blank_end] [blank_start]grace[blank_end], [blank_start]to be fasting for one hour[blank_end], [blank_start]and to have a right intention[blank_end].
Answer
To make a good Communion
it is necessary to be
in a state of sanctifying
grace
to be fasting for one hour
and to have a right intention
Question 5
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Does he who receives Communion in mortal sin receive the body and blood of Christ?
[blank_start]He who receives Communion[blank_end] [blank_start]in mortal sin receives the[blank_end] [blank_start]body and blood of Christ[blank_end], [blank_start]but does not receive[blank_end] [blank_start]His grace[blank_end], [blank_start]and he commits a great sacrilege[blank_end].
Answer
He who receives Communion
in mortal sin receives the
body and blood of Christ
but does not receive
His grace
and he commits a great sacrilege
Question 6
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Is it enough to be free from mortal sin, to receive plentifully the graces of Holy Communion?
[blank_start]To receive plentifully the graces[blank_end] [blank_start]of Holy Communion it is not enough[blank_end] [blank_start]to be free from mortal sin[blank_end], [blank_start]but we should be free from[blank_end] [blank_start]all affection to venial sin[blank_end], [blank_start]and should make acts of lively faith[blank_end], [blank_start]of firm hope and ardent love[blank_end].
Answer
To receive plentifully the graces
of Holy Communion it is not enough
to be free from mortal sin
but we should be free from
all affection to venial sin
and should make acts of lively faith
of firm hope and ardent love
Question 7
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What is the fast necessary for Holy Communion?
[blank_start]The fast necessary for Holy[blank_end] [blank_start]Communion is the abstaining[blank_end] [blank_start]for one hour from[blank_end] [blank_start]everything which[blank_end] [blank_start]is taken as food or drink[blank_end].
Answer
The fast necessary for Holy
Communion is the abstaining
for one hour from
everything which
is taken as food or drink
Question 8
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Is anyone ever allowed to receive Holy Communion when not
fasting?
[blank_start]Anyone in danger of death[blank_end] [blank_start]is allowed to receive[blank_end] [blank_start]Communion when not[blank_end]
[blank_start]fasting[blank_end].
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Anyone in danger of death
is allowed to receive
Communion when not
fasting
Question 9
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When are we bound to receive Holy Communion?
[blank_start]We are bound to receive Holy Communion[blank_end], [blank_start]under pain of mortal sin[blank_end], [blank_start]during the Easter time[blank_end] [blank_start]and when in danger of death[blank_end].
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We are bound to receive Holy Communion
under pain of mortal sin
during the Easter time
and when in danger of death
Question 10
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Is it well to receive Holy Communion often?
[blank_start]It is well to receive[blank_end] [blank_start]Holy Communion often[blank_end], [blank_start]as nothing is a greater aid[blank_end] [blank_start]to a holy life than often[blank_end] [blank_start]to receive the Author of all graces[blank_end] [blank_start]and the Source of all good[blank_end].
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It is well to receive
Holy Communion often
as nothing is a greater aid
to a holy life than often
to receive the Author of all graces
and the Source of all good
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What should we do after Holy Communion?
[blank_start]After Holy Communion we[blank_end] [blank_start]should spend some time in[blank_end] [blank_start]adoring Our Lord[blank_end], [blank_start]in thanking Him for the graces[blank_end] [blank_start]we have received and[blank_end] [blank_start]in asking Him for the blessings[blank_end] [blank_start]we need[blank_end]