Introductory Rites
We sing the gathering song to start the Mass; the priest kisses the altar; priest goes to the presiders chair.
the Entrance.
The First Reading usually comes from the Old Testament.
True.
When the bread and wine are brought up up to the altar.
The Preperation of the Altar and Gifts.
We say the Our Father.
Lords Prayer.
The priest says,"The Lord be with you." We respond,"And with your Spirit."
Greeting.
The priest leads us in praying the Sign of the Cross; he greets us and we say, "And with your Spirit."
Sign of the Cross and Greeting.
The Responsorial Psalm is from the Book of Psalms.
True.
The priest leads us in praying the Prayer Over the Offerings... we respond,"Amen."
The Prayer Over the Offering.
We shake hands with those around us.
Rite of Peace.
The priest asks us to bow our heads and pray for Gods blessings
Blessing.
We admit our wrong-doings and ask God for forgiveness.
Penitential Act.
The Second Reading usually comes from the New Testament.
True.
We join the priest by praying the Churches prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God the Father (refer to page 379).
Preface(preff-iss).
The priest breaks the host(which is the consecrated bread) while we say,"Lamb of God you take away..."
The Breaking of Bread.
The priest or deacon sends us forth.
Dismissal.
We praise God for all that he has done for us.
Gloria.
Serves as an introduction to the Gospel.
Gospel Acclamation.
We call on the Holy Spirit to make the bread and wine holy so that they become the body and blood of Jesus.
Eucharistic Prayer.
We receive the Body and Blood of Christ.
Communion.
The priest says the Opening Prayer and we answer, "Amen."
The Collect.
The center of the Liturgy of the Word;comes from Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Gospel.
The priest finished the Eucharistic Prayer(refer to page 379).
Doxology.
The priest says,"Let us Pray." He prays the prayer. We respond,"Amen."
Prayer After Communion.