EXPLORING THE EUCHARIST
Help adults develop a deeper understanding of the Eucharist. This program guides them through the Eucharistic service and involves them in the key aspects of confession, proclamation, offering and thanksgiving. It helps participants explore how they live those dimensions in daily life. Great for those new to the church and for congregations seeking to deepen their understanding of the Eucharist. Can be used as part of confirmation or new member programs. Includes liturgical notes outlining two ways to develop an instructed Eucharist for your congregation.
Twenty-one sessions (1-1½ hrs) on every aspect of the Eucharist. Can be used as a year-long program, in smaller units or as individual sessions (see list below); appropriate for use with adults or youth.
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SESSION 1: The Basics
SESSION 2: The Community Gathers
SESSION 3: Sacred Space
SESSION 4: Hearing the Word: Lessons and Psalms
SESSION 5: Hearing the Word: The Gospel
SESSION 6: The Sermon
SESSION 7: Responding to the Good News
SESSION 8: Claiming the Creeds
SESSION 9: Common Prayer and Common Praise
SESSION 10: Petitioning
SESSION 11: Interceding
SESSION 12: Confession
SESSION 13: Absolution
SESSION 14: Sharing Peace
SESSION 15: Offering and Self-Offering
SESSION 16: The Remarkable Moment
SESSION 17: Embracing Brokenness
SESSION 18: Giving Thanks
SESSION 19: Taking Eucharist into the World
SESSION 20: Celebrating Eucharist
SESSION 21: On Our Way Rejoicing