What is the relationship between the Eucharist and the Church?

In this episode of In Focus, Dr. Richard DeClue introduces Eucharistic ecclesiology — the study of the Church understood through her intrinsic connection to the Eucharist. He defines the theological framework, traces the Eucharist's role in the Church's origin, nature, structure, and mission, and shows how the sacrament is not merely something the Church does, but what makes her the Church.

For more, read Dr. DeClue's article Eucharistic Ecclesiology here: https://www.ect.org/en/article/eucharistic-ecclesiology?previousUri=%2Farticles

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eucharistic Ecclesiology
02:42 Understanding Ecclesiology and the Eucharist
05:30 The Nature of the Church as Communion
08:44 The Structure of the Church and Eucharistic Celebration
11:34 The Mission of the Church and the Eucharist
14:25 Conclusion: The Eucharist's Role in the Church