Catholic Church of the East
Archdiocese of Saint James the Apostle
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
Explaining the Mass Entrance Antiphon
Greeting
Penitential Rite (Rite of Blessing & Sprinkling)
Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy)
Gloria (Glory to God)
Opening Prayer (Collect)
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word - The major part of the Mass between the Opening Prayer and the preparation of the Gifts during which the Word of God is proclaimed, responded to, authoritatively explained, accepted and held fast, and appealed to. Includes the following:
First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel
Acclamation (Alleluia)
Gospel Reading
Homily
Silence
Profession of Faith (Symbolum) - Nicene Creed or Apostles' Creed - Children Only
General Intercessions (Prayer of the Faithful)
Church
Public Authorities
Salvation of the World (Oppressed)
Local Community
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The major part of the Mass after the Liturgy of the Word and ending before the Concluding Rite. This part corresponds to the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper. Christ took bread and the cup, gave thanks, broke, and gave them to His disciples saying: "Take and eat; this is My Body. Take and drink; This is the cup of My Blood. Do this in memory of Me."
Preparation of the Gifts (Presentation)
The priest prepares the altar and the gifts, prays over the bread and wine, and helps the assembly get ready for the tremendous Sacrifice that will take place in an unbloody manner. Includes the following:
Offertory Song
Preparation of the Altar
Preparation of the Bread
Preparation of the Wine
Washing of Hands
Invitation to Prayer
Prayer over the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer
The center and high point of the Mass that makes Christ present for us in His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. During it, the entire assembly joins Christ in acknowledging the works of God and in the offering of Sacrifice. Includes the following:
Introductory Dialogue
Preface
Sanctus
Eucharistic Prayer
Thanksgiving
Acclamation
Epiclesis - Ask God to consecrate the Host & Wine
Institution - Narrative and Consecration
Anamnesis - Command of Christ through the Apostles
Offering
Intercessions
Final Doxology
Memorial Acclamation
Great amen
Communion Rite
The part of the Mass in which receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. It begins with the Our Father (the Church's principal prayer) and concludes with the Prayer after Communion. This part corresponds to the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper. Christ took bread and the cup, gave thanks, broke, and gave them to His disciples saying: "Take and eat; this is My Body. Take and drink; This is the cup of My Blood. Do this in memory of Me." It includes the following:
The Lord's Prayer
Rite of Peace (Sign of Peace)
Fraction Rite
Breaking of the Bread
Commingling
Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
Personal Prayer
Communion
Silent Prayer
Prayer after Communion
Concluding Rite
Immediately after the Communion Rite, should there be any announcements, these are made, but should be kept brief. Then just as the people were greeted at the beginning of the Mass, so now the presider greets the people again and blesses them in one of three forms, the simple one, or at his discretion a more solemn Blessing, particularly at various seasons or on specific feast days, or a Prayers over the people. Includes the following:
Blessing
Dismissal
