Redemption In The Mass Flashcards
Mass is a re enactment of
Jesus’ death
What happens at the start of mass
Catholics come together to celebrate mass and catholics apologise to God for their sins
Catholics come together to celebrate Mass.What does this mean ?
The congregation represents the body of Christ.Catholics believe Christ is present amonf them when they gather together
Catholics apologise to God and each other for their sins.What does this mean
Strengthens relationship with God.As they accept God has forgiven and redeemed them
Readings
At least two readings are read from the bible at the lectern
Readings are read.What does it mean
Readings remind Catholics that God has always guided his people.
Through the Gospel, Jesus shows in his words and actions how God loves, heals,restores and forgives all people
Offertory
Bread and wine are brought to the altar
The offertory.What does it mean ?
These are brought to God on behalf of the congregation.As a sign of thanksgiving
The Eucharistic Prayer and consecration
During the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest repeats the words that Jesus said in the Last Supper.
At the end of the prayer, Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine.
These are offered up to the Father
The Eucharistic Prayer and consecration.What does it mean ?
Christians share in Jesus’ offering made up to God on the cross.
Communion
Priest offers the bread and wine to everyone in the congregation
Communion.What does it mean
Catholics recieve God’s grace.Gives them the strength to resist the temptation of sin
Binds them to the new covenant with God
The end of the mass
Priest hlesses and dismisses the whole congregation
End of Mass.What does it mean ?
Catholics leave the church to share the presence of Christ with everyone they meet.Helping to spread the kingdom of God on earth
