History Of The Eucharist - Cooper Murphy

Last supper

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Jesus and his disciples last meal before Jesus is crucified. this is also the origin of the Eucharist.

Fourth Lateran Council

Jun 13, 1215

Law was passed to give people the right to the lay people to receive communion at least one time in a calander year

Pope puis The V

1570

Pope Pius published a roman missal that throughly explained the ritual of the Eucharist.

New law

Jan 1, 1910

Dedication to the blessed sacrament continued to shine, although people rarely received communion until 1910, when Pope Pius X permitted children who attained the age of maturity to receive holy communion and encouraged frequent communion by all the faithful.

summary

2013

In summary, Vatican II wished to make the Eucharist a celebration of the entire community. Many of the reforms help us better understand the symbolism and meaning of the mass. They also help us gather together as a worshiping community.