Duszpasterstwo eucharystyczne. Ujęcie teologicznoliturgiczne

Abstract

Eucharistic pastorate is a significant element of every kind of pastorate. There is no really ecclesial concern of a man or of an actual community without Eucharistic pastorate. It is formed both through the very celebration of the Eucharist or its cult apart from the Holy Mass, and through catechesis directed at all age groups and classes, focused on preparation to a conscious and pious participation in the Eucharist (Constitution on Liturgy no 48; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church no 10). It helps priests and lay people ever more penetratingly understand the mystery of the Eucharist, “celebrated according to the current books and lived above all as a reality in the spiritual order.” (Vicesimus quintus annus no 14). Because of the great value the Eucharist has for Christian life the Eucharistic pastorate includes every celebration of the Eucharist. In it the faithful unite their everyday life with Christ’s Offering and together with Him commend it to the Father. From this irreplaceable value of the Eucharist for Christian life a great need results of developing the Eucharistic pastorate and including in it particular age groups, formation groups and people who are ill or elderly, as well as people who got lost and strayed from the Church, and especially from regular and full participation in the Eucharist.