National Eucharistic Revival

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The National Eucharistic Revival is a great opportunity for catechesis on the Eucharist. These articles, videos, and activities aim to help.

For more resources, visit LoyolaPress.com/Eucharist or the USCCB.

Eucharist
Liturgy and Sacraments

Leading Others to an Experience of the Real Presence

Kathy Henry

Many years ago I was challenged by a high school student who accused me of telling her what to believe. We were discussing Paul’s admonition to the Corinthians regarding receiving the Eucharist unworthily (1 Corinthians 11) and whether or not Catholics must believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion in order to “receive worthily.” The idea that she must believe this to be true in order to receive the Eucharist bothered […]

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Liturgy and Sacraments

Forming Children and Youth for the Mass, Part 6: Real Presence

Joyce Donahue

This is the sixth article in a series about forming children for active participation in the Mass. Polls show that many Catholics don’t believe in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. If so many adults don’t understand it, how can catechists help children to learn this and take it to heart? Begin with Catechists Catechists should be encouraged to live the Real Presence by receiving Eucharist regularly, learning about its meaning, and […]