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AN#RE#2011#5#Def
Religion Topic 5 Definitions 2011
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Transubstantiation | Change of substance (reality) of the bread and wine into the and blood of Jesus Christ |
| Eucharist | Comes from Greek word for thanksgiving |
| Host | Name for consecrated bread at mass |
| Chalice | Cup used for consecration of wine at mass |
| Corpus Christi | Latin meaning 'The Body of Christ' |
| Assembly | The people who gather to celebrate the Mass |
| Blessed Sacrament | Reserved Eucharist in the tabernacle |
| Catholic | Comes from the Greek word for universal |
| Exposition | Ceremony where priest, deacon or authorized lay person removes the Blessed Sacrament from the tabernacle and places it on the alter for adoration |
| Gospel | Good news |
| Ciborium | Vessel used to hold the consecrated hosts |
| Tabernacle | Place where the Eucharist is reserved for Communion to the sick and for prayerful adoration |
| Altar | Holy table where the Eucharist is celebrated at |
| Benediction | Popular Catholic devotion |
| Breaking of the bread | Early name for Mass |
| Lector | Person who reads 1st and 2nd readings at Mass |
| Liturgy | Christian services of public worship and prayer |
| Monstrance | Vessel with a round glass centre (window) |
| Viaticum | Eucharist given to someone who is very ill/near dead |