What is the meaning behind the Sacraments of the Eucharist?

The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the ... (a) Because the appearances of bread and wine remain in the Holy Eucharist, we cannot see Christ with our bodily eyes in this sacrament. ... By the appearances of bread and wine we mean their color, taste, weight, shape, and whatever else appears to the senses. read more

Christian Debate Over the Eucharist. Not all denominations agree on what the Eucharist actually represents. Most Christians do agree that there is a special significance of the Eucharist and that Christ may be present during the ritual. However, there are differences in opinion as to how, where, and when Christ is present. read more

of the Eucharist Offering the Eucharist in Thanksgiving and Praise When we gather to celebrate and receive the Eucharist, we must remember that this is more than a meal, more than a sacrifice, more than a memorial in the usual sense. In the Eucharist, we encounter Jesus in person. The mystery of the Eucharist is the mystery of the Church. read more