The Last Supper marked the institution of which two elements?

The Last Supper marked the institution of which two elements?

• A. The Last Supper
• B. The Agony in the Garden
• C. The Jewish Trial
• D. The Resurrection

Answer: (A)

During the Last Supper, Jesus institutes two essential elements for Christian worship: the Eucharist and the ordained priesthood. In the accounts, he takes bread and wine, declares them his body and blood, and tells the disciples to “do this in memory of me.” This establishes the sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion) as the ongoing meal of remembrance and communion with Christ. At the same time, Jesus commissions the apostles with authority to oversee and continue this liturgical act, which is understood as the foundation of the ordained priesthood to preside over the Eucharist and shepherd the people. The other events listed—Gethsemane, the trial, and the Resurrection—are important moments in Jesus’ passion and victory but do not inaugurate the Eucharist or the priesthood.

During the Last Supper, Jesus institutes two essential elements for Christian worship: the Eucharist and the ordained priesthood. In the accounts, he takes bread and wine, declares them his body and blood, and tells the disciples to “do this in memory of me.” This establishes the sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion) as the ongoing meal of remembrance and communion with Christ. At the same time, Jesus commissions the apostles with authority to oversee and continue this liturgical act, which is understood as the foundation of the ordained priesthood to preside over the Eucharist and shepherd the people. The other events listed—Gethsemane, the trial, and the Resurrection—are important moments in Jesus’ passion and victory but do not inaugurate the Eucharist or the priesthood.