At the Last Supper, on the night before he died for us, Jesus instituted the Eucharist, and entrusted to the Apostles its celebration throughout the centuries. Even today at the celebration of the Lord’s Supper (more commonly referred to as the Mass), the Risen Jesus is truly present in the readings from the Bible, in the group of assembled people, and in the consecrated bread and wine. In some beautifully mysterious way, through the action of the Holy Spirit, the ordinary bread and wine become the real presence of Jesus, in a form which we can consume. It becomes a spiritual food that nourishes our spirit, soul and body.

Jesus’ presence in the Eucharistic celebration is one of the most sublime mysteries of the universe. The most intimate moment of the Eucharistic celebration is the reception of Holy Communion. God comes to us in the simple form of bread and wine so that he can continue to nourish us, drawing us spiritually closer to him and to our neighbor. Catholics typically receive their first communion in third grade, or at the time of their baptism (if older than 7 years). Catholics are obligated to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist (Mass) every weekend and on holy days of obligation.

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