COMMUNION

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• Eucharist= Holy Communion
• Perfects our relationship with Christ, Church, Others
• Story of disciples and stranger
• Partcipate/receive communion renews us with Christ's love
• Become more generous, compassionate, selfless

UNITY WITH CHRIST

• To receive communion is to receive Christ himself
• Christ becomes a part of us and we become a part of Him
• Expands our relationship with Christ
• "Preserves, increases, and renews life of grace received at Baptism" (CCC 1392)

SEPARATION FROM SIN

• Eucharist cleanses the soul of venial sins
• Protects us from future mortal sins, does not forgive past mortal sins
• Reconciliation required to forgive mortal sins

BECOMING CHURCH

• Become more united to our brothers and sisters
• Proclaim Christ to others by participating in mass
• Donate to churches, animating our families with "spirit of Christ" through actions
• Evangelization
• Build community with parish members, strengthen unity with all Christians

TO BE EUCHARIST FOR OTHERS

• We are called to help the poor
• We are the bread for others
• Perform corporal and spiritual works of mercy
• Mother Theresa is an example of someone who's life was transformed by Eucharist

REQUIREMENTS FOR FORMAL RECEPTION

• Examine our conscience
• Receive Eucharist at least once a year, during Easter season
• Pope Pius X lowered communion age to seven
• In the past people fasted 1 day before receiving Eucharist
• Eucharist is an integral part of mass