Unit Content 4: Background Information
The focus of the Concluding Rites is a blessing and a sending forth to live what we have celebrated. We are sent forth to share with others what we have seen and heard, and what we believe. We go forth from the Mass, nourished by the Word and the Eucharist to continue our vocation and our mission in the world.
The Eucharist is central to the life of the Church. The celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ life and teachings – Jesus is present with us. In the Mass we celebrate the saving action of God through Jesus. We then go forth to be Jesus in the world, bringing God’s saving activity to others. We are reminded that we are the body of Christ and we continue the mission of Christ. The celebration of the Eucharist nourishes us and strengthens us to live our vocation. We go forth renewed to serve Christ in others, to proclaim Jesus in the word and action of our daily lives.
The Eucharist is central to the life of the Church. The celebration of the Eucharist reminds us of Jesus’ life and teachings – Jesus is present with us. In the Mass we celebrate the saving action of God through Jesus. We then go forth to be Jesus in the world, bringing God’s saving activity to others. We are reminded that we are the body of Christ and we continue the mission of Christ. The celebration of the Eucharist nourishes us and strengthens us to live our vocation. We go forth renewed to serve Christ in others, to proclaim Jesus in the word and action of our daily lives.
Catholic Education Office, Sydney. (2006). Eucharist 3.7- Jesus Is With Us. Leichhardt, Australia: Catholic Education Office.