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Elements of Eucharistic Theology?

Question

Question

I just want to ask: what are the elements of Catholic Eucharistic Theology?

--Education in Edmund

Answer

Answer

The elements of this theology focus on the history of the eucharist, it's celebration, it's meanings [anamenesis, thanksgiving, sacrifice, real presence, covenant, epiklesis, memorial, etc.] and it's pastoral implications of all this today. The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives a detailed summary of the main elements, too.