Parts of the
Mass
Mass
Gather the community; prepare our hearts.
What is the Introductory Rite?
Often carrying candles or incense. Candles reminds us that Christ is the light of the world.
What is an altar server?
Usually from the Old Testament except during Easter.
What is the First Reading?
The priest calls down the Holy Spirit to make the gifts holy.
What is the Epiclesis?
The sacrament celebrated at Mass.
What is the Eucharist?
Send us forth to live what we celebrated.
What are Concluding Rites?
Carries the processional cross, leading the way. Leads the procession, reminding us, that it is through Christ's sacrifice we come to worship.
What is a Cross Bearer?
May be sung or recited.
Our response to the First Reading.
Taken from the Book of Psalms.
What is the Responsorial Psalm?
The moment when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is Consecration?
The special place where the priest celebrates the Eucharist.
The table of the Lord.
Kissed or bowed before by the Priest or Deacon in reverance.
What is the altar?
Offer and share in Christ's sacrifice.
What is Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Assists the priest during Mass. May carry the book of the Gospels. Shows reverence for God's Word which will soon be proclaimed.
Who is the Deacon?
From Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
Central to the Liturgy of the Word
Read by the Priest or Deacon.
We stand out of reverance.
What is the Gospel?
The change of the substance (bread and wine) into the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though the appearance remains the same.
What is Transubstantiation?
The eternal High Priest of the New Covenant.
Jesus Christ
God speaks to us through scripture.
What is Liturgy of the Word?
This symbolizes Christ coming into the assembly to lead us in worship.
What is entrance procession?
From the New Testament letters (Epistles)
Often from Paul or other Apostles
What is the Second Reading?
During this Act we acknowledge our sins and ask for God's mercy.
What is the Penitential Act?
When entering the church and dipping our right hand fingers into Holy Water this act reminds us of our baptism, by which we became part of Christ and his Church.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
The highest form of worship; a memorial that is living and real.
What is Mass?
On special occasions (feast days) these people might join the procession?
Who are bishops or concelebrating priests?
Priest or Deacon explains the readings.
Applies the message to our lives.
What is the Homily?
All members of the Congregation participating in the Mass - men and women, lay people, religious brothers and sisters.
What are Kingdom Priests?
When we approach the altar to receive Jesus - His Body and Blood - as spiritual nourishment and sign of unity.
What is Holy Communion?