However, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph 1366, "The Eucharist is thus a sacrifice because it re-presents (makes present) the sacrifice of the cross, because it is its memorial and because it applies its fruit."
Ngunit ayon sa Katekismo ng Simbahang Katoliko, saknong 1366, "Ang Banal na Komunyon ay isang handog dahil ipinapahayag nito ang paghahandog ni Kristo sa krus, at ito ang alaala at bunga nito." Ipinagpatuloy ito ng Katekismo sa saknong 1367: