Parts of the Mass

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Parts of the Mass
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The Entrance

• Mass begins with the entrance of the priest
• Usually we sing a song
• Sign of the cross

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The Penitential Rite

• Greeting by priest
• I confess is usually recited
• Lord have Mercy
• Opening prayer

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The Liturgy of the Word

• First Reading from the Old Testament
• Singing of a Psalm
• Second Reading from the New Testament Epistles
  (letters)
• Gospel Acclamation Alleluia
• Gospel Reading New Testament (Matthew, Mark,
  Luke, or John)

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The Liturgy of the Word

• Homily
• Creed We believe in one God
• Prayer of the Faithful

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The Offertory Rites

• Bring up the gifts
• First collection

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Blessing of the gifts
• Holy, Holy, Holy
• Kneel
• Eucharistic Prayer

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Eucharistic Prayer

• The Consecration-where the bread and wine are
  transformed into the body and blood of Jesus
• Amen

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Our Father
• Sign of Peace
• Lamb of God
• Communion
• Kneel in prayer

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The Concluding Rites

• Blessing
• Dismissal
• Song