This is the first major section of the Mass called?
Introductory Rites
This is normally the beginning reading we hear at Mass called?
First Reading
During this part, bread and wine are brought forward and prepared for the Eucharist.
Preparation of the Gifts
What is the explanation of the readings called?
The Homily
This is the final major section of the Mass.
Concluding Rites
During this part, we acknowledge our sins and ask God for mercy.
This prayer or song is usually sung between the first and second readings.
Responsorial Psalm
During this moment, Catholics believe the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
Consecration
This word means "thanksgiving"
Eucharist
The priest will then
pardon us from sin “May God
forgive us our sins…”
Absolution
This prayer of praise begins, “Glory to God in the highest.”
The Gloria
This person may explain the Scripture readings and connect them to our lives.
Priest/Minister
Where we offer our prayers to God and for others are called?
Prayers of the Faithful
Priest: “The Lord be with you.” People: “_____.”
And with your spirit
Greek word
meaning ‘Lord/Christ have
Mercy’
Kyrie/Christie
This prayer begins, “_______ who art in heaven...”
Our Father (also known as the Lord's Prayer)
Usually a reading from the Old Testament
First Reading
Usually a reading from
one of the Epistles
Second reading
Means of the same substance
Transubstantiation
Where you receive the most precious body and blood of Jesus Christ
Communion