Mass Responses I.Introductory Rites II.Liturgy of the Word III.Liturgy of the Eucharist 1

I. The Introductory Rites After the people are gathered, the Priest approaches the altar with the ministers while the Entrance Song is sung. When he has arrived at the altar, after making a profound bow with the ministers, the Priest venerates the altar with a kiss (and if appropriate incenses the cross and the altar). Then he stands in front of his chair. 2

I. Introductory Rites When the entrance song is concluded, the Priest and the faithful, standing, sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross. The priest, facing the people, says: In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit. Reply: Amen 3

I. Introductory Rites Then the priest extends his hands and says: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Or Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Or The Lord be with you. Reply: And with your spirit 4

I. Introductory Rites (for bishops) In this greeting the Bishop, in place of “The Lord be with you.”, says: Peace be with you. Reply: Peace be with you. 5

I. Introductory Rites The Priest, or a deacon, or another minister, may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. 6

I. Introductory Rites 1 st of several options Priest says: “Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.” After a brief pause the Priest leads the reply known as the Penitential Act (see next slide). 7

Penitential Act All say the Penitential Act: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, That I have greatly sinned In my thoughts and in my words, In what I have done and in what I have failed to do And, gently striking your chest, say: Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault Then continue: Therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever-virgin, And the Angels and Saints, And you my brothers and sisters, To pray for me to the Lord your God. 8

I. Introductory Rites 1 st of several options The absolution of the Priest follows the Penitential Act: Priest says: May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. Reply: Amen. 9

I. Introductory Rites The Kyrie Priest says: Lord, have mercy or Kyrie, eleison. Reply: Lord, have mercy or Kyrie, eleison. Priest says: Christ, have mercy or Christe,eleison. Reply: Christ, have mercy or Christe, eleison. Priest says: Lord, have mercy or Kyrie, eleison. Reply: Lord, have mercy or Kyrie, eleison. 10

I. Introductory Rites Gloria (sung or spoken) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, 11

I. Introductory Rite Gloria (page 2 of 3) Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord, Jesus Christ, Only-Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. 12

I.Introductory Rite Gloria (page 3 0f 3) For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Priest says: Let us pray. ( Priest then recites a prayer). Reply: Amen 13

II. The Liturgy of the Word The reader walks to the ambo and reads the first reading and perhaps a second reading. All listen. At the end of each reading, the Reader says: The Word of the Lord. Reply: Thanks be to God. The psalm is sung or spoken after the first reading. The reply will varied. 14

Liturgy of the Word There follows the Alleluia. After this the Gospel is read by the Deacon or the Priest. The reader walks to the ambo and says: The Lord be with you. Reply: And with your spirit. Priest or deacon says: A reading from the holy Gospel according to …. Reply: Glory to you, O Lord. 15

Liturgy of the Word At the end of the Gospel reading, priest or deacon says: The Gospel of the Lord. Reply: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Then he kisses the book, saying quietly: Through the words of the Gospel may our sins be wiped away. The Homily is given followed by the Profession of Faith. 16

Liturgy of the Word * Profession of Faith Nicene Creed ( 1 of 4 slides) I believe in on the one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, consubstantial with the Father; through Him all things were made. 17

Liturgy of the Word *Profession of Faith Nicene Creed ( 2 of 4 slides) For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven (bow for bolded words) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. 18

Liturgy of the Word *Profession of Faith Nicene Creed (3 of 4 slides) He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. 19

Liturgy of the Word * Profession of Faith Nicene Creed( 4 of 4 slides) I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. After the Profession of Faith, the Universal Prayer, that is, the Prayer of the Faithful or Bidding Prayer is said. 20

Liturgy of theWord * Profession of Faith Apostles’ Creed ( slide 1 of 2) I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord, ( bow for bolded words ) who was conceived from the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead. 21

Liturgy of the Word * Profession of Faith Apostles’ Creed ( slide 2 of 2) I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection if the body, and life everlasting. Amen. After the Profession of Faith, the Universal Prayer, that is, the Prayer of the Faithful or Bidding Prayer is said. 22

The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Offertory Chant begins. The ministers place the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the missal on the altar. The bread and wine are brought forward. The priest holds the bread above the altar and says: Blessed are you God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become the bread of life. Reply: Blessed be God forever. 23

The Liturgy of the Eucharist The wine and a little water is poured into the chalice as the priest says quietly: By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity. He raises the chalice above the altar and says: Blessed are you God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will become our spiritual drink. Reply: Blessed be God forever. 24

Liturgy of the Eucharist After this the priest, bowing profoundly, says: With humble spirit and contrite heart May we be acceptable to you, O Lord, And may the sacrifice in your sight this day Be pleasing to you, Lord God. Then the priest washes his hands saying: Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity And cleanse me from my sin. 25

The Liturgy of the Eucharist The priest says: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. Reply: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy church. Priest prays over offerings. Reply: Amen. 26

The Liturgy of the Eucharist The Eucharistic Prayer Priest says: The Lord be with you. Reply: And also with you. Priest says: Lift up your hearts. Reply: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest says: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Reply: It is right and just. 27

Liturgy of the Eucharist Priest continues the Preface which changes according to the celebration. At the end of the preface all reply: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 28

Introductory Rites 2 nd of several options The priest invites the faithful to make the Penitential Act. Priest says: Brothers and sisters let us acknowledge our sins, and prepare ourselves to acknowledge the sacred mysteries. A brief pause of silence. Priest says: Have mercy on us, O Lord. Reply: For we have sinned against you. 29

Introductory Rites 2 nd of several options Priest says: Show us your mercy, O Lord. Reply: And grant us your salvation. Priest says: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. Reply: Amen 30

Introductory Rites 3 rd of several options The priest invites the faithful to make the Penitential Act. Priest says: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. (pause) You were sent to heal the contrite heart: Lord have mercy. Reply: Lord have mercy. 31

Introductory Rites 3 rd of several options Priest says: You came to call sinners: Christ, have mercy. Reply: Christ have mercy. Priest says: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord, have mercy. Reply: Lord, have mercy. Priest says: 32

Introductory Rites 3 rd of several options The absolution of the Priest follows the Penitential Act: Priest says: May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. Reply: Amen. 33