Part One
Before we listen to the Word of God we make a prayer to confess our sins and ask the Lord's mercy. This is known as this Rite.
Penitential Rite ( I confess to Almighty God) and/or
Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy
On Sundays a family may bring up the bread and wine and contributions offered to the church and give it to the priest. This is beginning of this part of the Mass.
The Offertory
Another name for the Lord's Prayer.
The Our Father
This is known as the Preface Acclamation and is usually sung beginning with the words 'Holy...
Holy holy holy Lord God of Hosts heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The Mass is important for these two reasons.
Jesus asked us to do this in remembrance of him.
We receive the body and blood of Jesus in Holy Communion.
On Sundays this prayer is usually sung right after the
Penitential Rite (I confess to Almighty God and Lord have mercy, Christ have Mercy)
Glory to God in the Highest
On Sundays the first reading is usually taken from this part of the bible.
Old Testament
At Mass we pray the Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed that begin with these words.
I believe in God or I believe in one God
If one is not going to receive Holy Communion he or she may go up for this.
A Blessing
On this day Jesus instituted the Mass or Eucharist.
Holy Thursday
This part of the Mass follows the 'Glory to God' prayer (sung on Sundays) when scripture is read and Father gives a homily. This part of the Mass is called.
Liturgy of the Word
The second reading on Sundays comes from this part of the bible.
New Testament
In this part of the Mass the priest begins with the words, 'Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles, Peace I leave you, my peace I give you.' Then the people turn to each other and give this sign.
Sign of peace (the Rite of Peace)
If one is going up for a blessing at Communion he or she will do what action to show the priest he/she wants a blessing.
Cross his or her arms across the chest.
The Mass has its roots in this ancient sacred meal that is celebrated each year by the Jews around the world remembering the events in the book of Exodus.
Passover
After the Gospel reading by the priest (or a deacon) the priest (or deacon) gives a talk about the scriptures (explains the readings from scripture). This talk is called.
A Homily
The second reading on Sundays is usually an epistle from St. Paul. Another name for epistle is.
A letter
When the priest says 'the Lord be with you' the people respond with.
And with your Spirit
This is another term for the Mass.
Eucharistic Celebration
Jesus is known as the 'Lamb of God' who is sacrificed to save sinners. This prayer is said three times before receiving Communion.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world have mercy on us.
After the homily just before preparations are made for the Eucharist (Offertory part of the Mass) a parishioner comes up to the lecture and prays for the needs of the church and the world. The people respond 'Lord hear our prayer'. This prayer is called.
The Intercessions or Intercession Prayers or Prayers of the Faithful
This section of the Mass includes the Preparation of the Gifts (Bread and Wine), Eucharistic Prayer (changing of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ), the Lord's Prayer, and receiving Communion.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
This happens at the Consecration of the bread and wine.
The bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ (Jesus).
Eucharist is a Greek word that means.
Thanksgiving
A Roman officer comes to Jesus to ask him to cure one of his faithful servants. Jesus says he will come but the Roman officer says "I am not worthy you should come to my house but just say the word...". This prayer is said in a similar way before receiving Communion.
'Lord I am not worthy that you should come under my roof but say the word and my soul shall be healed.'