Question 287

Why is the Holy Eucharist the paschal banquet?

Answer

The Holy Eucharist is the paschal banquet in as much as Christ sacramentally makes present his Passover and gives us his Body and Blood, offered as food and drink, uniting us to himself and to one another in his sacrifice.

Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1382-1384 1391-1396