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Parts of Mass CCMS
7th Grade Parts of the Mass study guide
Question | Answer |
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When we first come together at Mass, we take part in this inspirational activity. | Gathering Song |
We begin this part of Mass with the Sign of the Cross and the priest welcomes us. | Greeting |
Kyrie - "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy". These are the words we say when we admit we have sinned. One of three versions. | Penitential Rite |
"Glory to God" is the hymn of praise we sing during this time. | Gloria |
During this part of the Mass, the priest says, "Let us pray" and the server brings the Roman Missal for the opening prayer. | Collect |
These readings usually come from the Old Testament (Hebrew Scripture) and tell us about the events that happened before Jesus was born. | First Reading |
Usually taken from the Book of Psalms, this part of the Mass follows the first reading. | Responsorial Psalm |
This reading is from the New Testament (many from the letters of St. Paul) and tell about the early church and Jesus. | Second Reading |
Another name for this part of Mass is the Alleluia (which means - praise God). | Gospel Acclamation |
During this reading, we stand in honor of Jesus and listen as the priest or deacon reads from one of the four evangelists in the New Testament. | Gospel |
This part of Mass finds us listening to the priest or deacon as he relates the readings and gospel in a way that helps us better understand their meanings. | Homily |
We stand and say one of the creeds that tell about what we believe in. | Profession of Faith |
As a community, we pray for many different people in many different situations. Also known as the General Intercessions. | Prayer of the Faithful |
Money is collected and brought forward with the bread and wine after the servers and Father ready the altar. | Preparation of the Altar and Gifts |
A special prayer is said over the bread and wine after they are brought to the altar. | Prayer over the gifts |
The priest says, "The Lord be with you...." | Preface |
We would say/sing the Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus). | Preface Acclamation |
This prayer is the central part of the Mass because through this prayer the bread and wine become Christ's body and blood. | Eucharistic Prayer |
"We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again" are 1 set of words we would say during this part of Mass. Also known as the Mystery of Faith. | Memorial Acclamation |
This is the conclusion to the Eucharistic Prayer. | The Great Amen |
This prayer was given to us by Jesus and is an important part of our Mass. Also known as the Our Father. | The Lord's Prayer |
During this part of Mass, we are suppose to look people in the eye and say, "Peace be with you", while shaking their hand. | The Sign or Rite of Peace |
This event in our Mass comes from the Last Supper and gave the Mass its name. Also known as the Breaking of the Bread. | Fraction |
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed", are the words we repeat before we receive the body and blood of Christ. | Holy Communion |
This is the prayer that comes from the Roman Missal following communion. | Prayer after Communion |
The priest blesses us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. We answer, "Amen". | Blessing |
"Go in peace to love and serve the Lord", are the words we would hear near the end of the Mass. | Dismissal |
This final act of the Mass is for us to join together in this uplifting activity. | Closing Song |