Eucharistic Prayer
Oldest and most significant section; 'Holy Holy Holy'
What is the Sanctus?
The work of the people
What is liturgy?
Asking for God to shower grace upon you or others
What is blessing?
Prayer using spoken words
What is vocal prayer?
Step that indicates that something important is going to happen and in which we lift up our hearts to God.
"The lord be with you and with your spirit"
What is the Preface Dialogue?
A set of prayers prayed over 9 days to obtain special graces or petition for specific intentions
What is a novena?
Praying for others' interests, even those who are not nice to you, petition for others
What is intercession?
prayer that gives thanks to God and everything he does for us,
What is thanksgiving?
The priest breaks the bread, not pretending to be Jesus, and genuflects
What is the institution narrative?
the central act of worship, means "to send out"
What is the Mass?
Asking God to provide for your needs, both spiritual and material through prayer
What is Petition?
Use your thoughts, emotions, and imagination to tune into God and consider the words of the bible's implication to your life.
what is meditation?
Calls to mind the wonderful works God has done throughout history, thanksgiving
"It is truly right and just"
What is the preface?
"sacred reading" of scripture, a prayerful method of reading God's word and allows you to grow closer to the holy spirit
What is lectio divina?
Acknowledging God as the creator of the world
What is adoration?
Resting your heart and mind in God's presence and goodness
What is contemplative prayer?
presider prays for God to send down his spirit and that the bread and the wine become the body and blood of Christ
"Make holy therefore these gifts we pray"
What is the epiclesis?
Official set of daily prayers prescribed by the Church; "public worship" of the Church; traditionally recited by priests or members of religious orders
What is Liturgy of the Hours?
Acknowledges that God is God and his awesomeness
What is Praise?
The greatest prayer of thanksgiving