Aquinas 101 - The Sacrament of the Eucharist

The Sacrament of the Eucharist

8 lessonsThe Eucharist is the source and summit of our life in Christ. In this sacrament, Jesus Christ is truly present: body and blood, soul and divinity. The Eucharist communicates the life of grace and incorporates us into Christ’s body. But, how is this possible? How is Jesus truly present? And how can we receive Him worthily and well at Mass? We’ll explore these questions and more in this intensive course on the Eucharist.

What you will learn

How Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist
Where the Eucharist is in the Bible
Why you need the Eucharist to be saved
How to receive the Eucharist worthily and well

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Course Content

Lesson 1: Is the Catholic Sacrament of the Eucharist in the Bible?

Lesson 2: The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist

Lesson 3: Is the Eucharist Really Food? Why Matter Matters

Lesson 4: What Happens When You Eat the Body of Christ?

Lesson 5: How the Cross of Jesus Christ is Present at the Mass

Lesson 6: Can You Be Saved Without the Eucharist?

Lesson 7: The Proper Disposition: How to Receive the Eucharist Worthily and Well

Lesson 8: How the Mass Prepares You to Receive Holy Communion

Instructors

Fr. Andrew Hofer, O.P.Associate Professor of Patristics and Ancient Languages and Director of the Doctoral Program, Dominican House of Studies

Fr. Dominic Legge, O.P.Director, Thomistic Institute. Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies.

Fr. James Brent, O.P.Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Dominican House of Studies

Fr. John Baptist Ku, O.P.Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dominican House of Studies