Introductory Rites
The Entrance
we sing the gathering song to start the Mass the the priest kisses the altar priest goes to the presiders chair
First Reading
usually from old Testament
Preparation for alter and gifts
the bread and wine are brought up to the alter
Lords Prayer
we say the Our Father
Greeting
the priest says the Lord be with you. We respond with and with your Spirit
Sign of the Cross and Greeting
The priest leads us in praying the sign of the Cross of the Cross he greets us and we say And with your Spirit
Responsorial Psalm
from the book of Psalms
The Prayer Over The Offerings
the priest leads us in Praying The Prayer Over The Offerings we respond Amen
Rites of Peace
we shake hands with those around us
Blessing
the priest asks us to bow our heads and pray for Gods blessing
Penitential Act
we admit our wrongdoings and ask God for forgiveness
Second Reading
usually from the New Testament
Preface
we join the priest by praying the Church's prayer of praise and thanksgiving to God the Father
The Breaking of the Bread
the priest breaks the host while we say lamb of God you take away our sins
Dismissal
the priest or deacon sends us forth We respond thanks be to God
Gloria
we praise God for all that he has done for us
Gospel Acclamation
serves as in Introduction to be the Gospel
Eucharistic Prayer
we call on the Holy Spirit to make the bread and wine holy so that they become the body and blood of Jesus
Communion
we receive the body and blood of Christ
The Collect
the priest says the Opening Prayer and we answer Amen
Gospel
the center of the Liturgy of the Word comes from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John
Prayer After Communion
the priest says Let us pray. He then said a prayer. We respond Amen