lesson 4 Flashcards
eucharist
thanksgiving
The two divisions of the Mass
the liturgy of the word, and the liturgy of the eucharist
The Greeting
Liturgy of the word
Penitential Rite
Liturgy of the word
- The Priest extends the blessing of the
sign of the cross † and the words “In
the Name of the Father and of the Son
and of the Holy Spirit” to the people,
at which they respond “Amen”
(Hebrew for “So be it” or “It is true”.)
It is followed by an invocation such
as “The Lord be with you”, to which
the people respond “And with your
spirit.” The Priest then says a short
greeting.
The Greeting
The Priest calls for silence and an
examination of conscience. The Kyrie (“Lord Have
Mercy/Christ Have Mercy/Lord Have Mercy”) is
said.
penitential rate
Gloria
liturgy of the word
Opening Prayer
liturgy of word
The formula “Let us pray” is used.
This invocation is repeated at several key points of
the Mass in order to focus attention and worship. In
the prayer, the people are exhorted to prepare
themselves to hear and listen to the Word of God.
opening prayer
The reading of Scripture
is a custom thousands of
years old and is
reminiscent of our Jewish
heritage.
the readings
the readings
liturgy of the word
In the present
Mass, the Readings take
the following form:
The First Reading, The Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading
The First Reading
liturgy of the word
It usually taken from the Old Testament (but not
always, such as during the Easter season.) The
account read expresses emotions and experiences to
which ordinary humans can relate (such as hopes,
dreams, fears, anger) and how God has answered these
down the ages. This reading is usually connected in
some way to the Gospel. The Lector ends the reading
with the words “The Word of the Lord” to which the
people respond “Thanks be to God.”
the first reading
The Responsorial Psalm
liturgy of the word
- This almost always is taken from the Old Testament
Book of Psalms, although it occasionally may come
from songs or poems in other Old Testament books
such as Daniel, Isaiah or Tobit, and on very rare
occasions from the New Testament books . They are
usually chanted or sung and the people respond with
the antiphon at the end of each verse.
The Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
liturgy of the word
This is usually taken from the New Testament
Letters and books outside of the Gospels. A second
reading is said on Sunday, Holy days of obligation and
Feast days.
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation
liturgy of the word
The Alleluia (Hebrew for “Praise God”) is always
sung. If not sung, it is omitted. It is also omitted
during the season of Lent.
Gospel Acclamation
Greek for “Good
News”, the people stand in reverence
to the word which is about to be
proclaimed. The Priest begins with
the invocation “The Lord be with you”
at which the people respond “And with
your Spirit.” The proclaimer
announces the gospel at which the
people respond “Glory to you, Lord”
and makes the sign of the cross on the
book, and then on his forehead, lips
and breast .
the Gospel
The Gospel
liturgy of the word
The Priest explains the word that the people have just heard and how
they should apply it to their lives. On Sundays and Holy Days a homily
must be given.
homily
homily
liturgy of the word
On Sundays and solemnities the congregation says the Creed. Within it
are the basics of our Catholic faith: our belief in God, in Jesus Christ
and the Holy Spirit. We also express our hope in the promises of our
faith. There are two Creeds; the one normally used at Mass is the
Nicene Creed and in Masses for Children the shorter and older Apostles’
Creed is said.
Profession of Faith
Profession of Faith
liturgy of the word
Petitions that the people and the Church place before God and are
usually said by the Deacon or other minister. They are petitions for the
Church, for our own needs and for the needs of others. After each
petition the people respond, such as “Lord, hear our prayer.” After the
petitions, the Priest says a short prayer, which concludes the Liturgy of
the Word.
General Intercessions
General Intercessions
liturgy of the word
creed
Nicene creed, Apostoles creed
Preparation of the Altar and the
Gifts
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The offertory song is sung.
Meanwhile the ministers place the
corporal and purificators (white
cloths used during the offerings),
the chalice on the Altar. Members
of the congregation bring the gifts
to the Priest in order to symbolize
the mutual participation of the
people in the sacrifice of the Mass
Preparation of the Altar and the
Gifts
The Eucharistic Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The prayer of Thanksgiving is composed of several parts:
Greetings, Preface, and Acclamation
Greetings
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The invocation “The Lord be with you” is used, to which the
people respond “And also with you.” As at the beginning of Mass, this is used
to focus the people’s attention to the worship at hand.
Greetings
We begin to give thanks with the following: Priest: “Lift up your
hearts” People: “We lift them up to the Lord” Priest: “Let us give thanks to
the Lord our God” People: “It is right and just.” The Priest then says a short
prayer.
Preface
Preface
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The “Holy, Holy, Holy” prayer comes from several sources:
* “Holy, Holy, Holy, God of power and might” - Isaiah 6:3
* “Blessed is he who comes in… - Psalm 118:26
* The congregation kneels.
Acclamation
Acclamation
Liturgy of the Eucharist
(“invocation”) Invoking the Holy
Spirit to Come Upon the Gifts
Epiclises
Epiclesis
Liturgy of the Eucharist
(Greek for “memory”)
* The recollection of the institution
of the sacrament of the Eucharist
by Christ in the Last Supper in the
words: “Take this, all of you
and eat it: this is my body
which will be given up for
you.”
Anamnesis
The Priest offers the gifts of the consecrated host and
chalice, as well as ourselves, to the Lord.
Offering
Offering
liturgy of the eucharist
Intercessions
liturgy of the eucharist
- Prayer for the Pope, bishops, clergy and all the faithful.
Intercessions
(Greek: doxa, “praise” and logos “word”)
The Priest says or chants “Through him, with him, in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours,
almighty Father, for ever and ever.” The people respond
“AMEN.”
Doxology
Doxology
liturgy of the eucharist
(Greek: koinonia, “unity” or “sharing”)
* We are now invited to share ourselves. First, with God as the
Priest asks us to pray the “Our Father”. Then, with each
other by offering a sign of peace amongst the people. This
ancient custom began by kissing a picture of Christ in the
Passion, first by the Priest and then by the people.
Communion Rite
Communion Rite
liturgy of the eucharist
The Priest genuflects. Taking the consecrated host, he raises
it slightly over the paten and says: “This is the Lamb of God,
who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are
called to His supper.” The people respond: “Lord, I am not
worthy for you to enter under my roof, but only say the word
and I shall be healed.” The Priest faces the Altar and the
congregation and says quietly: “May the body of Christ bring
me to everlasting life” and consumes the body of Christ. He
then says quietly: “May the blood of Christ bring me to
everlasting life” and drinks the blood of Christ. At this point,
the Priest distributes communion to the Deacon and other
ministers, and then to the people.
Communion
Communion
liturgy of the eucharist
Communion may be received under
either species, that is, under the
form of bread, the form of wine, or
both. When giving the host, the
minister says, “The body of
Christ.” When giving the chalice,
the minister says, “The blood of
Christ.” In either case, the
communicant responds “Amen.”
Receiving Communion
Receiving Communion
liturgy of the eucharist
The Priest invites the people to stand. He says a short
prayer which sums up the gift we have just received.
Prayer After Communion
Prayer After Communion
liturgy of the eucharist
The Priest says: “The Lord be with you.” to which the
people respond “And with you your Spirit.” Just as before,
the congregation is invited to focus on their worship. The
Priest may give some preliminary words of blessing.
Then…
Concluding Rite
Concluding Rite
liturgy of the eucharist
Breaking of the bread
Liturgy of the Eucharist
