Doctrinal Focus

Holy Orders

  • The priest serves us as Jesus did (CCC. 1591)
  • Eucharist
  • Jesus gives himself to us in the Eucharist
  • In the Eucharist we gather to share a holy meal
  • At the Last Supper, Jesus taught us to celebrate the Eucharist (CCC. 1340)

General Articles

  • Questions and Answers on the Eucharist | Provided by The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Pennsylvania [United States Catholic Conference, 2003]
    Our faith teaches us that what we proclaim in the Eucharist, Christ's death and resurrection, is also made present in that very action by the power of God's love and goodness. This is the heart of our faith in the sacrament we call the Eucharist, the
  • The Fourth Cup - the Sacrament of the Eucharist | Scott Hahn [Catholic Information Network, 2001]
    How it is that Christ in the Last Supper and in the Eucharist offers himself up as the new covenant Passover, and how the Eucharist and the Old Testament Passover are in a sense two sides of the same coin?
  • Last Supper Sets Mystery Of Love Before Us | John Paul II [Vatican, 2001]
    Presents the Last Supper, at which Jesus left us the marvellous sacrament of his Body and Blood.
  • Making Bread | Catherine Fournier [Domestic Church Communications Ltd., 2001]
    We are asked to fast and abstain during Lent as penance and sacrifice.
  • Priest, Sacrifice and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Published by permission of Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Linking Catholic doctirines, and showing the interdependence of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Priesthood, and the Holy Eucharist.
  • The Holy Eucharist is the Whole Christ | Rev. John A. Hardon, S.J. [Soul Magazine, 1994]
    The most fundamental question to ask about the Blessed Sacrament is, "Who is the Holy Eucharist?" And the correct answer is: The Holy Eucharist is Jesus Christ.
  • Bible Proves Real Presence of Christ in Eucharist | Rev. Daniel Maher [Provided Courtesy of: Eternal Word Television Network, 2003]
    A detailed article examining biblical evidence for the real presence.
  • One Bread, One Body | St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe [Presentation Ministries., 2002]
    Daily Scripture reflection from America.
  • Priest and Eucharist | Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001]
    Looking at the priesthood from the point of view of the Eucharistic mystery.
  • One Bread One Body, Daily Teaching | Presentation Ministries, Inc. [Presentation Ministries, Inc., 2003]
    Daily Scripture reflection from America.
  • The Life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino | Friar Christopher J.Sharrock O.F.M. Conv [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 1985]
    The extraordinary life of St Joseph of Cupertino
  • Padre Pio's Message for Today | Peter Dwan [Society of St Peter Canisius, 0]
    Many think that saintly souls, especially those who have received remarkable gifts such as prophecy and healing, are to be admired rather than emulated.

Blackline Masters / Activity Sheets

  • Puppet pattern 4
    Pattern: Bread, Jug, Cup, Plate & Bread. Patterns can be used as
    * Felt board figures
    * Finger Puppets (felt, fabric)
    * Peg Figures (felt, laminated)
    * Colored O.H.T.s (used with adult supervision).
    The above are suggestions for the use of the Level 2a Patterns. Their applications are as diverse as the creativity & imagination of those using them.

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