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The Liturgy of the Eucharist - Celebrating Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist

The Liturgy of the Eucharist - Celebrating Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist . Four Primary Parts of the Liturgy. Introductory Rites Liturgy of the WORD (Biblical Readings, Homily, Creed, Intercessions) Liturgy of the EUCHARIST (Preparation, Eucharistic Prayer; Communion Rite)

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist - Celebrating Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist

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  1. The Liturgy of the Eucharist- Celebrating Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist

  2. Four Primary Parts of the Liturgy • Introductory Rites • Liturgy of the WORD (Biblical Readings, Homily, Creed, Intercessions) • Liturgy of the EUCHARIST (Preparation, Eucharistic Prayer; Communion Rite) • Concluding Rite

  3. Introductory Rites • Entrance Procession • Greeting • Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling of Holy Water • Kyrie • Gloria

  4. Liturgy of the WORD 1. First ReadingDifferent readings are prescribed for each day.At the end of the reading, the people respond “Thanks be to God” 2. Responsorial PsalmThe choir and/or cantor sing or recite the psalm; the people join in the repeated response 3. Second ReadingA second reading is prescribed for all Sundays and major feasts, but not for most weekdays or minor feasts 4. Alleluia

  5. Liturgy of the Word (cont) 5. Gospel Reading 6. HomilyA time when the priest speaks to the people reflecting on the readings from the mass or the feast/occasion being celebrated

  6. Liturgy of the Word (cont) Profession of FaithThe Nicene or Apostle’s creed is recited to state the beliefs we received at baptism 8. Prayer of the FaithfulSpecial prayers (petitions) are offered to God and the community for acknowledgement and prayer.

  7. Liturgy of the Eucharist • Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts- gifts of bread and wine are traditionally brought to the altar by a member of the congregation • Prayer Over the Gifts- The priest prays that God will accept our sacrifice of bread and wine

  8. Liturgy of the Eucharist • Eucharistic Prayer- This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration • Preface- We give thanks and praise to God • Holy, Holy- We sing an acclamation of praise

  9. Liturgy of the Eucharist • Eucharistic Prayer- This prayer of thanksgiving is the center and high point of the entire celebration • Consecration- The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ • Memorial Acclamation- We proclaim the mystery of our faith • Great Amen- We affirm the words and actions of the Eucharistic prayer

  10. Liturgy of the Eucharist (cont) • Communion Rite- We prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ • Lord’s Prayer- We pray the Our Father (Our Father, who art in heaven. . .) • Sign of Peace- we offer one another Christ’s peace (usually by shaking hands and saying “Peace be with you”) • Breaking of the Bread and the Lamb of God- We pray for forgiveness, mercy, and peace.

  11. Liturgy of the Eucharist (cont) • Communion Rite- We prepare to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ • Communion- We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. When receiving communion as the Eucharist minister offers you the “Body of Christ” you reply “Amen.” • Prayer After Communion- We pray that the Eucharist will strengthen us to live as Jesus Christ did. (This is done by kneeling/sitting in silence, until the Priest begins speaking again)

  12. Concluding Rite • Blessing- We receive God’s blessing from the priest • Dismissal- We go in peace to love and serve the Lord and one another.

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