1324 the eucharist is the source and summit of the christian life. 134 the other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical. Webthe catholic doctrine of the real presence. According to catholic belief the holy eucharist is both a sacrament and a sacrifice. The aspect of the sacrament which i will consider. Webthe risen christ is present to his church in many ways, but most especially through the sacrament of his body and blood. What does it mean that jesus christ is present in the. Webjesus’ actions remind us that sacraments are not things but religious actions that express particular relationships that manifest presence. On one level jesus is god’s mystery,. Webwe see immediately that christ instituted the sacraments to give us the grace we need to reach heaven, to grow in his grace and thus earn a greater happiness in eternity, and regain his friendship if we have lost it through our disobedience to his will. Baptism, confirmation (or chrismation), the eucharist, penance, the anointing of the sick, holy orders and matrimony. The seven sacraments touch all the. Webthe church has always believed that the eucharistic presence of the redeemer begins not at the moment of communion but rather earlier, at the altar, brought about by the words. Webeach area within the church serves a distinct purpose and carries deep spiritual significance. These spaces collectively create an environment conducive to prayer, contemplation, and the encounter with the divine, enriching the faith experience of the catholic community.
