Mass

(Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of…

(Also called the EucharistMass (Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper and commemorating the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of mankind on the cross. In the medieval Church the Mass was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead, Holy CommunionMass (Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper and commemorating the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of mankind on the cross. In the medieval Church the Mass was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead or Lord’s Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scriptureScripture Term used for sacred writings. In Christianity used of the Bible.. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last SupperLast Supper The Passover meal Jesus eats with his Disciples before his betrayal and arrest, at which he institutes the Eucharist/Holy Communion/Mass. and commemorating the sacrificeSacrifice An offering made to God usually in thanksgiving or penitence. which he offered for the sins of mankind on the crossCross Instrument of torture and execution used in the Roman Empire. The means by which Christ was put to death and therefore the primary symbol of the Christian faith, representing the means by which he is believed to have won forgiveness for humankind. The Cross may be represented as Tau-shaped (like a capital T); with a shorter cross-bar or with a circle enclosing the upper intersection (Celtic). In medieval art a cross made of living branches signifies the Tree of Life. St Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, is said to have discovered the True Cross (i.e. the Cross in Jerusalem on which Christ died) in 326.. In the medieval Church the MassEucharist (Greek eukharistia 'thanksgiving') The central act of the church's worship in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed. The term comes from the fact that Jesus gave thanks for the bread and wine at the Last Supper. See Matthew 26: 26-8, Mark 14: 22-4, Luke 22: 17-20, I Corinthians. 11: 23-5. Also known as Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper and the Mass. was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead