Parts of holy mass rv 3

Parts of Holy MassFour parts of the Mass –

Introductory RitesLiturgy of the Word

Liturgy of the EucharistConcluding Rites

Introductory RitesThese parts are at the beginning of Mass

EntranceThis is when the opening song is sung and the

priest and altar servers process in.

GreetingAfter the entrance song the priest greets the people with a blessing; the sign of the cross

Penitential ActThis is when the priest invites the people to

recall their sinfulness and ask God for forgivness.

Glory to GodThis is when the people are invited to praise

God and give him glory.

CollectThis is the opening prayer; we ask God to help us to worship Him give us grace to be faithful.

Liturgy of the WordThis is the first major part of Mass.

We hear God’s word and respond to it.

Liturgy of the Word

First ReadingThe fist reading is usually from the

Old Testament.

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial PsalmThis is the people’s response to the first reading.

Liturgy of the Word

Second ReadingThe second reading is usually from the

New Testament.

Liturgy of the Word

Gospel AcclamationThis is statement of praise to God for the

Good News of Jesus Christ.

Liturgy of the Word

GospelThis reading is taken from one of the Gospels.

Liturgy of the Word

HomilyThis is when the priest explains and applies the readings of Scripture to our lives, helping us to

be faithful to God’s will.

Liturgy of the Word

Profession of FaithThis is the part of Mass we again profess our

faith in God; Father, Son and Holy and proclaim what we believe in the Catholic Church.

Liturgy of the Word

Prayer of the FaithfulThis is when we pray for certain intentions of the Church and the people; especially for the Church, the sick, and those who have died.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

This is the second major part of Mass.This is when the priest consecrate the bread and wine to become the body and blood of

Christ.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of Gifts and preparation of the Altar

The bread and wine are brought forward by the people at Mass.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Prayer over the offeringsThe priests thanks God for gifts we bring to the

altar as part of our worship.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Eucharistic PrayerThis prayer includes – Preface, Holy, Holy, Holy,

Prayer of Consecration, Mystery of Faith, Doxology, Great Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Lord’s PrayerThis is when we pray the ‘Our Father’ as we

worship our heavenly Father.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Sign of PeaceThis is when we greet each other with a sign of

peace and fellowship.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Lamb of GodThis is when we say of sing praise to the Lamb

of God, who is Jesus Christ our Savior.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Holy CommuionThis is when we receive the body and blood of

Jesus and are united with Him in the Holy Sacrament.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Prayer after CommunionThis is when the priest prays in thanksgiving

for the grace and blessing of having communion with Jesus Christ, our Lord and

Savior.

Concluding RitesThis is when we have announcements and a

final greeting and blessing.

Greeting and BlessingThis is when the priest greets the people and

then blesses them to go forth and live the gospel.

DismissalThis is when the song of praise is song and the

priest and altar servers process out.