Does the Eucharist Make the Church? | In Focus

Encyclopedia of Catholic Theology · Jun 30, 2026 · 16m

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…