Religion Term 4 Flashcards
What are the four parts of Mass?
- Introductory Rite (We Gather)
- Liturgy of the Word (We Listen)
- Liturgy of the Eucharist (We Give Thanks)
- Concluding Rite (We Go)
What Occurs During the Introductory Rite (We Gather)?
- Jesus is present as we gather as a community, welcoming us into His presence and preparing our hearts for worship
- We have an entrance song and procession
- There is the veneration of the altar
- The Sign of The Cross is spoken
- There is a greeting
- The Penitential Act is spoken
- The community ask the Lord for mercy
- The Gloria is spoken
- The opening prayer is spoken
- ‘Collect’ occurs
What Occurs During the Liturgy of the Word (We Listen)?
- Jesus speaks to us through the readings, especially in the Gospel, where we hear His words and actions
- The First and Second Readings are spoken
- We respond to the readings with responsorial psalms
- There is a Gospel Acclimation
- The Gospel is read
- The Homily occurs
*The Profession of Faith is spoken - The community say the Prayer of The Faithful
What Occurs During The Liturgy of the Eucharist (We Give Thanks)?
- Jesus is present in the consecrated bread and wine, which become His Body and Blood, nourishing our souls and connecting us deeply to Him
- A prayer is spoken over the offerings
- A Eucharist Prayer is spoken
- The Communion Rite occurs
- The Lord’s prayer is spoken
- The Rite and Fraction of Peace occurs
- We participate in Communion
What Occurs During The Concluding Rite (We Go)?
- Jesus is with us as we are sent out into the world to live His teachings, bringing His love, mercy, and kindness to others
- The Final Blessing is spoken
*The Dismissal occurs
Why Do We Celebrate Eucharist?
- We remember Jesus’ sacrifice (the body and blood of Christ)
- It brings the community together, where we give thanks for the forgiveness of our sins and everlasting life
- We celebrate and thank Jesus and God for what they did for us
- We acknowledge God’s presence in our lives
- We devote our lives to living and loving as Jesus did
- It nourishes us spiritually
- It is a communion between believers and God
- The Catholic Church’s way of commemorating the Last Supper
- Eucharist is significant in Catholic faith as it recognises the body and blood of Christ being given up for the forgiveness of our sins
- Eucharist is the continuing the message of sacrifice and God’s love for us, as he gave us the gift of Jesus, who gave His life for us
Eucharist is the catholic community coming together to remember Jesus “Do this in memory of me”
How is Christ Present During Mass?
The Priest:
* Christ is present in the priest, who leads the celebration of Mass, proclaims the Gospel, preaches and offers thanks to God during the Eucharistic Prayer, and does what Jesus did during the Last Supper
* Through the Holy Spirit, he brings the presence of Christ in the elements of bread and wine
* He is a messenger/represents/is from the line of God
* He a acts as a substitute and messenger/in place for Christ
* He leads the community in prayer and praise
* He represents Christ
* He offers prayers on behalf of the people
The Scriptures:
* Christ is present in the readings from Scripture proclaimed at Mass
* When the Scripture is proclaimed at Mass, it is the Lord speaking to us, through these words
* Christ is present in the Gospel (which is received with special ceremony), where we learn of His teachings, actions, and words
* It is one way Jesus speaks to us
* He teaches us of God’s love for us
* Everyone in the church stand, and sometimes light candles or incense to honour Christ’s presence in His word
The Assembled People:
* Christ is present in the group of people who gather to offer the Mass
* Jesus promised to be with His followers when they gather in His name
* His Disciples are members of the Church, Body of Christ, and His continuing presence in the world
* They express, practice, strengthen, and celebrate their faith
* They gather is Jesus’ name, and do what he asked of them
* This is promised in Matthew 18:20
* After the Mass, Jesus is still with us, as we are sent into the world to live according to His teachings
* The final part of the Mass reminds us that Jesus goes with us as we live out our faith
The Bread and Wine:
* Christ is present in the elements of bread and wine, which become His body and blood
* The bread and wine is the most intense and profound mode of the presence of Christ in the Eucharist and Mass
* When Christians eat Bread and drink from the Cup, we enter into communion with His Body and Blood
* We share the very life of Jesus himself and open ourselves to living and loving as He did
* We receive Jesus Himself when receiving Eucharist
What are the similarities between the Last Supper and the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The Last Supper:
* The table Jesus used to share a loaf of bread among his disciples, which he blessed, and claimed was his body
* Jesus and His disciples gathered for the Last Supper
* Jesus broke the Bread (His Body), and shared the Wine (His blood), and dispersed it among his Disciples
* Jesus lead the Last Supper
* The Last Supper was hosted to commemorate Jesus’ life, and his Sacrifice for Catholics on the Cross
* Jesus said several significant phrases to his Disciples
* Jesus gave thanks to God for His blessings
Jesus said: “This is my body… This is my blood…”, and “Do this in remembrance of me”
The Liturgy of the Eucharist:
* The Priest uses the altar to bless the Host, and break it, to share among the community
* Catholics gather to recreate the Last Supper
* The Priest breaks the Host (Jesus’ Body), and shares the Wine (Jesus’ Blood) among the members of the Mass
* The Priest leads the Liturgy of the Eucharist in Jesus and God’s stead
* The Eucharist is hosted to commemorate Jesus’ life, and his Sacrifice for Catholics on the Cross
* The Priest reflects and quotes these phrases
* The Priest thanks God for the gift of His Son, and Jesus’ Sacrifice
The Priest repeats these words during Mass
How do we live out Mass in our daily lives?
- Mass challenges us to take the love, forgiveness, and mercy of Jesus out into the world
- We are reminded to love and forgive, as Jesus does for/to us, and as we are called to do for others
- We are also reminded to help those in need, and serve others especially the less fortunate)
- After Mass, we are sent to be Jesus’ hands and feet, helping those in our community
What is ‘Sacrifice’ In The Liturgy of the Eucharist?
- It is a memorial of the Last Supper (the final meal that Jesus shared with His Apostles before His crucifixion)
- During this time, we remember what He said to His disciples: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19)
- It is a way for believers to remember and celebrate the Last Supper, and remember Jesus’ sacrifice for the salvation of humanity
It helps them re - create the Final Suffer, his Crucifixion, His Sacrifice, and the Last Supper
What is ‘Communion’ In the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
- It is a means of communion between Christians and God
- They are brought into closer union with God and one another when they consume Christ’s body and blood
*By eating Bread and Wine, believers strengthen the bonds of the faith of the community, and deepens their relationship with God
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
- Christ is present in the elements of bread and wine, which become His body and blood
- This is the most intense mode of the presence of Christ in Mass
- When we eat the body and blood of Christ, we enter into communion
- We share the life of Jesus and open ourselves to living and loving as He did
- It is also known as Holy Communion
- It is a central sacrament in the Christian Faith
It means “thanksgiving”
What is ‘Memorial’ In The Liturgy of The Eucharist?
- It is a memorial of the Last Supper (the final meal that Jesus shared with His Apostles before His crucifixion)
- During this time, we remember what He said to His disciples: “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19)
- It is a way for believers to remember and celebrate the Last Supper, and remember Jesus’ sacrifice for the salvation of humanity
- It helps them re - create the Final Suffer, his Crucifixion, His Sacrifice, and the Last Supper
What is ‘Nourishment’ In The Liturgy of the Eucharist?
- It is seen as a spiritual nourishment for believers
- They are fed spiritually and strengthened to live out their faith in the world when they eat the blood and body of Christ
- It is a way of renewing believers’ commitment to living a life of love, service, and obedience to God
- It is a central part of Christian worship
- It is a way of deepening one’s relationship with God and the faith community
- Jesus is with us during this sacred meal
