Eucharistic Revival
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Eucharist: Presence
What is it that is so special about the Eucharist?
Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members.
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Carlo Acutis
“To always be close to Jesus, that’s my life plan”.
With These few words Carlo Acutis
outlines the distinguishing feature of his brief existence:
To live with Jesus, for Jesus, and in Jesus». -
"The more Eucharist we receive, the more we become like JESUS so that on this earth we will have
the foretaste of Heaven."Carlo
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Eucharistic Revival In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed, and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist—and sent out in mission “for the life of the world.”
These three years will culminate in the first National Eucharistic Congress in the United States in almost fifty years. Almost a hundred thousand Catholics will join together in Indianapolis for a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage toward the “source and summit” of our Catholic faith.
Go to https://www.phillyeucharisticrevival.org/ to learn more.
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Eucharistic Revival Procession on Corpus Christi
Along with all parishes in the Archdiocese Saints Simon and Jude celebrates the start of the Eucharistic Revival. Click Here To Watch The Eucharistic Procession
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Eucharistic Revival Prayer
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love You! I beg pardon for those who do not believe, nor adore, nor hope, nor love You. (Three times)
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I adore You profoundly.
I offer You the most precious Body, Blood, Soul
and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifference by which He is offended. And, through the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of You the conversion of sinners.
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Mission Statement
Go to https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/ for more information
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Eucharistic Revival Timeline: Philadelphia
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Resources
The resources below will assist you in deepening your knowledge and love of the most precious gift of our faith, the Most Holy Eucharist. These resources can be used personally or with your family, friends, small group, parish and school community. New resources will be added; check back often!
For Adults and Young Adults
The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
Read the 2021 USCCB document on the Eucharist, the doctrinal source text for the Eucharistic Revival, “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church.”
Free Online Course: The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
The Eucharist is indeed Jesus Christ, and as Catholics, a gift that requires our response. And what a gift it is! In this groundbreaking new course, Bishop Cozzens breaks open the new document published by the USCCB: "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church." This is the perfect companion resource.
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Click here to sign up for this and other free Revive courses through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Revive Partnership portal
Faith Formation Series
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From Ascension Press: A Biblical Walk Through the Mass series (newly revised, filmed at our own Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul)
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Also available in Spanish: Un Paseo Bíblico a través de la Misa
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On Formed.org: Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
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Also available in Spanish: Presencia: El Misterio de la Eucaristía
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Knights of Columbus Formation Resources for the Eucharistic Revival: English / Español
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Online courses for formation in the Sacred Liturgy and trainings for Liturgical Ministers can be found under the "Celebrating Mass" tab above
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Bulletin announcements and short teaching videos can be found under the "Multimedia" tab above
For Teens
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The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist || First Communion Resources, video, works for teens too
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This Is My Body: One Girl’s Journey From Doubt to Belief, Life Teen blog post
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Why Do Catholics Exclude Others from Receiving the Eucharist?, Life Teen blog post
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Sophia SketchPad Video: The Eucharist
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Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed! From Ascension Press:
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Related Blog Post: God, Help Me: Getting Teens Excited about Mass
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For Kids
Lesson Plans for Teachers and Catechists
Written by Sr. Edward Quinn, IHM, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment