12:405 Eucharist
Saint Meinrad School of Theology
St. Meinrad, Indiana
January 20-21, February 17-18, March 17-18, 2007
(Snow Dates: March 31, April 1, 2007)
3 Credit Hours
Rev. Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., S.T.D,
Professor of Sacramental / Liturgical Theology
Course DescriptionRequired ReadingCourse ObjectivesCourse Outcomes |
Schedule of Topics and Assignments |
Course MethodParticipants |
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Course Description
This course examines the current structure and ritual elements of the Roman Catholic Eucharist. Particular emphasis is given to the Eucharistic Prayer. The history of these rites is studied to understand the Eucharist as 1) sacrament, 2) real presence, 3) meal, and 4) sacrifice. The course will help the participants to develop a fruitful Eucharistic spirituality and to present Eucharist in effective catechesis. Further information on this course can be found at Introduction to the Eucharist Weekend Course January - March 2007
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Required Reading
Enrico Mazza. The Celebration of the Eucharist: The Origin of the Rite and the Development of Its Interpretation. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1999. ISBN 0-8146-6170-X
Anscar Vonier, OSB. A Key to the Doctrine of the Eucharist. Bethesda, MD: Zaccheus Press, 2003. ISBN 0-9725981-0-3
Selected statements of the magisterium and on-line articles as indicated in the syllabus.
Course Objectives
The hoped for course objectives are:
1. A deeper appreciation of the Eucharist, the central mystery of our faith
2. A knowledge of the history of the Eucharist
3. An understanding the eucharistic theology
4. A knowledge of the structure and elements of the current order of the Roman Mass
5. The ability to catechize regarding the Eucharist
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Course Outcomes
The goal of the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree from Saint Meinrad School of Theology is to strengthen the theological basis of a student=s life and work, whether in a ministerial or secular career. The degree also provides a basis understanding of the theological disciplines required for further graduate study. The MTS degree intends the following outcomes:
1. Graduates will understand the biblical, historical, and doctrinal dimensions of Catholic belief and practice. (This course outcome will be achieved by studying the history of the Eucharist and the current magisterial pronouncements regarding the Eucharist.)
2. Graduates will read and interpret theological texts critically. (This course outcome will be achieved through the written assignments and discussion of the ANGEL postings.)
3. Graduates will analyze issues of contemporary life and pastoral practice theologically. (This course outcome will be achieved by the readings and the writing assignments.)
4. Graduates will identify the personal, social, and cultural influences on their theological interpretations and expressions. (This course outcome will be achieved by the readings, postings, lectures, and class discussions.)
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
Weekend 1: January 20 -21
Saturday January 20
| 7:00 to 8:00 | Breakfast -- 8:15 to 8:55 Rector's Welcome |
| 9:00 to noon | 1. Even though the class will meet face-to-face on three
Weekends, the
majority of the learning activities will be accomplished at home and on-line.
The online discussions become much easier
and much more valuable if the participants
know one another through more than just their ANGLE postings. Consequently
we want to devote some time today during this first
meeting to getting acquainted -- not just to "become friends" (which would be nice) but so
that we will be better able to understand and
respond one another's ANGEL postings and take full benefit from the
advantages inherent in online learning.
Students from past courses mention
how helpful it is if you would post your picture on your personal
page on ANGEL.
2. Opening Lecture: Four Treasures in the Attic. Discussion. Anamnesis |
| noon to 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:30 to 4:30 | 3. Lecture Two: Praying the Eucharistic Prayer. The nature and structure of the Eucharistic Prayer Discussion of current Roman Eucharistic Prayers. Work sheet on EP III and EP II. Instructions for writing paper #3. Assignment of topics for paper #3. |
Sunday January 21
| 8:00 | 4. Video: Walk through the Mass. Discussion. Review of Saturday's material. |
| 9:30 | Mass: Solemnity of Saint Meinrad, Abbot Justin presiding. |
| 10:45 |
5. Reflection on the celebration of the Solemnity of Saint Meinrad. Concelebration Mass Offerings |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 4:45 |
6. Presentation of Syllabus and assignments. Summary and overview of the material to be studied. Introduction to the Eucharist pages of my website Chapter e12 Introduction A note about icebergs Chapter e17 Bibliography Introductory materials regarding course method. Orientation to my website www.tomrichstatter.org d11 General Introduction to All of the Courses I Teach d12 General Introduction to All of the Online and Hybrid Courses I Teach 8. Introduction to the Ten Finger History Grid History of the Eucharist Assignment of Topics for Grid Project Chapter 31Origins of the Christian Eucharist 9. Liturgical Law Valid, Invalid, Licit, Illicit |
Before midnight on Thursday January 25 Read: Mazza pp 1 - 49 Post a brief "autobiography" on ANGEL.
Before midnight on Sunday January 28 Read: Mazza pp 50 - 99
Before midnight on Thursday February 1 Read: Mazza pp 100 - 149; Post Paper 1: Gathering -- What is the theological function of the Gathering Rites? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Sunday February 4 Read: Mazza pp 149 -199
Before midnight on Thursday February 8 Read: Mazza 200-249 Post Paper 2: Scripture -- What is the theological function of the Liturgy of the Word? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Sunday February 11 Read: Mazza 250 - 323 (to the end of the book)
Before midnight on Thursday February 15 Post Paper 3: Eucharistic Prayer -- Compose an original Eucharistic Prayer for the feast assigned to you by the professor. Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Weekend 2: February 17 - 18
Saturday February 17
| 8:15 to noon | Discussion of the postings / paper 1 The Gathering Rites Discussion of paper 2 Story Telling Video: The Bread that Remembers. |
| noon to 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:30 to 4:30 | Discussion of the Eucharistic Prayer exercise, paper 3. Setting the Table The Communion Rite Discussion of Enrico Mazza's The Celebration of the Eucharist: The Origin of the Rite and the Development of Its Interpretation. Presentation of the Grid Project |
Sunday February 18
| 8:00 to 9:00 | Mass (St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel) |
| 9:15 to 11:50 | Answering questions and group discussion of issues raised by the course thus far. Glossary: Anamnesis Concomitance Celebrant Clericalization of the Laity Words in red are words every master's level student of theology should know Words in brown are words everyone studying Eucharist should know |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 4:45 | Looking ahead: Discussion of the topics for papers 4 through 8 |
Before midnight on Thursday February 22 Read: Vonier 1 - 99
Before midnight on Sunday February 25 Read: Vonier 100 - 178 (to the end of the book)
Before midnight on Thursday March 1 Read: Pius XII: Mystici Corporis Christi (1943); Sacrosanctum Concilium; Paul VI: Mysterium Fidei (1965) Post Paper 4: Sacrament -- What do we mean when we say that the Eucharist is a sacrament? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Sunday March 4 Read: Benedict XVI: Eucharist, Communion, Solidarity (2002); John Paul II: Dominicae Cenae (1980); John Paul II: Ecclesia de Eucharistia (2003) Post Paper 5: Sacrifice --What do we mean when we say the Eucharist is a sacrifice? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Thursday March 8 Read: CDWDS: Redemptionis Sacramentum (2004); Cardinal Mahoney: Gather Faithfully Together (1997); Centrality of Eucharist (2005) Post Paper 6: Real Presence -- What do we mean when we speak of the "Eucharistic presence" of Christ? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Sunday March 11 Read: WCC: Baptism, Eucharist, Ministry Post Paper 7: Meal -- What do we mean when we say the Eucharist is a meal? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before midnight on Thursday March 15 Post Paper 8: Commissioning -- What is the relationship between the Eucharist and the Christian mission? Instructions for writing this paper are given in the introduction to the course.
Before class on Sunday March 18 Please take the "Course Survey" which is the last entry on ANGEL under the LESSONS tab. It is completely anonymous and no one can tell how you responded to any of the questions. It should not take more than 10 minutes to complete. We will view and discuss the results on Sunday afternoon during class. Students in former classes have found this to be a very useful tool.
Weekend 3: March 17 - 18
Saturday March 17
| 8:30 to 9:30 | Setting the agenda for this weekend's work. What do we want to do? |
| 9:30 to 11:30 | Review: "Four Treasurers in the Attic" Discussion of "under the iceberg shifts" in each of the eight major areas of the course. Generational issues. Scripture and the "Last Supper" |
| 11:30 to 12:00 | Discussion of the "Course Survey" |
| 1:30 to 4:30 | Discussion of Vonier and Eucharistic Theology and Sacramental Theology before the Council. Sacramental theology today. Mass offerings. |
| 5:30 to 6:15 | Dinner |
Sunday March 18
| 8:00 to 10:15 | Transubstantiation and the Summa of Thomas Aquinas. Benedict XVI, Sacramentum Caritatis. |
| 10:30 to 11:30 | Mass with Seminary Community |
| 11:30 to 1:00 | Lunch and check-out |
| 1:00 to 1:30 | Process comments and writing the course evaluation for the school administration |
| 1:30 to 3:00 | Review of the papers/topics assigned this month. |
| 3:00 to 4:30 | Issues of importance which we have not covered: Eucharistic Adoration. Communion outside of Mass. Ecumenical Issues. Eucharist, the culmination of Initiation. Eucharist and Reconciliation. |
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Course Method
1. Even though the class will meet face-to-face on three weekends (Saturday and Sunday), the majority of the learning activities will be accomplished at home and on-line. Participants in this course are expected to have: a personal computer or access to a computer; the ability to access websites and download and print files; the ability to send and receive e-mail; and the ability to post essays and enter into discussion on ANGEL.
2. It is presumed that each of the participants is an adult
learner and will take responsibility for reading and studying the texts, posting
the required assignments, and
participating in the class discussions, etc.
3. There are eight papers required for the course; each is 10% of the
course grade; the quality of class participation and of your online comments to the postings of the
other participants in the course comprise the remaining 20% of the grade.
4. The papers are to follow the approved "Chicago Style" with regard to format, footnotes, bibliography, etc. Students are encouraged to use StyleEase software to format their papers.
5. The ANGEL grade book lists your grades numerically; the School Bulletin states that 95 (and above) = A; 94 = A-; 93 = B+; 92 (and lower) =B. [.5 is rounded up]
6. It is helpful, and indeed important, to read one another's postings. However, your postings are presumed to be your original thought unless you indicate otherwise. When quoting someone give the source of the quote and indicate by quotation marks where the quotation begins and ends. Each participant is expect to be familiar with the "Statement on Plagiarism" in the Saint Meinrad Student Handbook.
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Participants
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1. Susan Isaacs |
5. Lisa Stallings |
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