In this episode of Noll’s Nephew, we dive into one of the most familiar yet misunderstood words in Catholic life: Eucharist. Where does the term come from? What did the earliest Christians mean when they used it? And how did the Eucharist arrive on American soil long before the Pilgrims ever set foot at Plymouth? We explore the Greek roots of eucharistia (“thanksgiving”), trace its use through Scripture and the early Church, and tell the story of the very first Mass celebrated on what would become the United States. A concise, story-rich look at the heart of Catholic worship.