Introduction

!  The Liturgy of the Table

! vs. The Holy Eucharist

! What is “eucharist”?

Offering

! Back to the vertical axis 

! Presentation of the gifts 

! Origins of the offering 

! Three uses: ! To feed the congregation! To feed the clergy! To feed the poor  

! Optional anthem

Preparation of the Table

! Bread and Wine

! Water

! Vessels  

! Linens  

! Ablution

Who presides?

!Origins

!Ordained  

!Apostolic succession

The Great Thanksgiving

! The Opening Dialogue! Salutation! Sursum corda ! “Let us give thanks”

! Praise and Thanksgiving! Preface 

! Sanctus

! Benedictus qui venit

The Great Thanksgiving

! Posture

! The Institution Narrative! Anamnesis! Re-Member

! Words of Institution

The Great Thanksgiving

!Memorial Acclamation

!Oblation

! Epiclesis

! Supplications

!Doxology

!The people’s Amen

Final Preparations

! The Lord’s Prayer

! Breaking of the Bread

! Fraction Anthem

! Prayer of Humble Access

! Sancta sanctis

Distribution

! Posture

! Rails: ! Communion! Altar

! Hands

! Intinction 

! Minister’s reception

! Open Table 

! Words of Administration

Conclusion

! Clearing the Altar

! Post-Communion prayer

! Communion for the sick

! Recession 

! Blessing

! Dismissal

History of the Sacrament

! Four Fold Shape ! Take! Bless! Break! Give

! Early Church Practices 

! Sacramentaries

History of the Sacrament

! 9th century: Paschasius Radbertus & Ratramnus 

! 11th century: watershed moment ! Real Presence/

Transubstantiation! Fear replaces reverence

! Ocular worship

! Reformation