Our world is hurting. We all need healing, yet many of us are separated from the very source of our strength. Jesus Christ invites us to return to the source and summit of our faith in the celebration of the Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is a movement to restore understanding and devotion to this great mystery here in the United States by helping us renew our worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Watch the video below to learn more.

Eucharistic Revival Faith Formation Resources 

for Small Group Faith Sharing and Individual Study/Reflection

Video Series:

• Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist (Formed): 4 video sessions (30-40) with leader & study guide
• Elements of the Catholic Mass (Formed):  31 short videos with study guide and reflection questions. 
• The Mass, by Bishop Robert Barron: Six videos to supplement book, This is My Body
• Lectio: Eucharist with Dr. Brant Pitre (Formed): Ten 45-minute videos with study guide & leader guide
• Augustine Institute Bible Conference, the Source and Summit, by Dr. Pitre, Gray & Healy (videos only)
• The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church (Revive Parishes): 8 video sessions (15-30 min) with journal and reflection guide.

Books For Reading & Reflection:

• The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church, document by USCCB
• Real Presence: What Does it Mean and Why Does it Matter, by Timothy O’Malley (free study guide)
• Living with Real Presence - Eucharist as an Approach to Life, by S. James Meyer
• Becoming Eucharistic People, by Timothy O’Malley (free study guide)
• Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist, by Dr. Brant Pitre (talk)
• The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth, by Scott Hahn (study guide for purchase & talk)
• The Eucharist - A Bible Study Guide For Catholics, by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ

Podcasts:

• Catechism in a Year Podcast Day 144 - 165, by Fr. Mike Schmidtz
• Abiding Together - Eucharistic Amazement May We Never Lose our Wonder
• The Eucharist & The Mass, by Ave Explores, along with Eucharistic Saint Stories
• Revive OSV Podcast
• Catholic Stuff You Should Know - Eucharistic Revival
• Not Lukewarm Podcast - Jesus is Present in the Eucharist
• Real + True - Eucharistic Revival: The Eucharist is Sacrifice and Communion 

For Children: 

• My First Interactive Mass Book - A children’s book that can teach adults!
• Magnifikid subscription - Help Children Pray and Follow the Sunday Mass
• Catholic Sprouts - Let the Eucharist Lead podcast
• Look to Him and Be Radiant - The Source and Summit Studying the Eucharist - Educational resources
• CatholicMom.com - Sunday Gospel Activities, coloring pages, and worksheets
• Eucharistic Readings Resource for Children & Families

And More:

• National Eucharistic Revival Website & App
• 4 Miracles that Really Happened That You Can Go See, by Matthew Kelly
• What is the Mass? (Formed)  By Christ Stefanick
• When Mass Feels Like Going Through the Motions, by Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Evangelizing Catholics:The Bible,Eucharist and the New Evangelization, Scott Hahn 
• Pocket Guide to Adoration, by Fr. Josh Johnson (book)
• Take a book & share a book from the parish office bookshelf in the lobby.

Eucharistic Revival Parish Sessions Overview  

St. Columba Parish - Every other month, 4th Saturday: 9am-11:30am. 

✔Session #1  -  May 2023

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Communion 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we enhance communion between pastor  and parishioners in our parish? 
• This session to be facilitated by representatives from the diocesan team.  Subsequent sessions to be facilitated at the local level. 

✔Session #2  - June 24, 2023

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Thanksgiving 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we thankfully move forward as a parish in  the gifts we have instead of focusing most of our attention on what we lack? 

✔Session #3 - August 26, 2023 

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: The Real Presence of Christ 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we create a culture of encounter with Jesus  in our parish? 

Session #4 - October 28, 2023 

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Food for the Journey 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we help the young adults in our community  find the food they need for their journey in Christ and the Church? 

Session #5 - December 30, 2023 

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: The Sacrifice of Christ 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we more fruitfully help our elderly, sick, and  homebound be supported and contribute to the mission of the parish? 

Session #6 - February 24, 2024  

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Transformation in Christ 
• Main Topic for Discussion: What can we do to help our children be transformed  by their preparation for and reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation,  First Holy Communion, and Confirmation so that they want to continue to grow in  their Faith? 

Session #7 - April 27, 2024 

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Conversion 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we support each other in growing in holiness  through authentic spiritual friendships? 

Session #8 - June 22 or 29, 2024 (TBA)

• Eucharistic Revival Theme: Sent Forth 
• Main Topic for Discussion: How can we help those we love come back to the  Church, and how can we reach out in love to the marginalized?