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The Rites of

the Eucharist

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OBJECTIVES

-Identify the parts of the rites of thesacrament of the Eucharist.

- Identify the symbolisms of the rites in the

sacrament of the Eucharist.- Realize the importance of being mentally

and spiritually present in the Eucharist.

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ACTIVITY

Effects of being present Effects of always being

in class absent in class

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The whole celebration of the “Mass”is referred to as the Eucharist

The word Mass comes from the Latin

word “missa” which means “Go you

are sent forth” or “Go you aremissioned” 

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There are five parts of the Mass:

1. Introductory Rites

2. Liturgy of the Word

3. Liturgy of the Eucharist

4. Communion Rite5. Concluding Rite

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Introductory Rites

- Gathering song and

processional

- The procession leads with the

altar across followed by the

candles, the book of theGospels and lastly the priest.

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Introductory Rites- Greeting- “The Lord be with you” - Penitential Rite- We reflect on our

sins and ask God to forgive us.- Gloria- A song of praise and

thanksgiving

- Opening Prayer- Usually the priestinvites us to pray in silence

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Liturgy of the Word

- First Reading- from the old

Testament or in some seasons, the

Acts of the Apostles or the Book of

Revelation.

- Responsorial Psalm- with antiphon

between verses

- Second Reading- usually from the

letters of Paul or another apostolic

writer.

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Liturgy of the Word

- Alleluia- verse to welcome the Gospel

- Gospel Reading

- Homily- Where the priest explains the

readings to the people, and give the

people some words of wisdom.

- Profession of Faith- “Nicene Creed” 

- General Intercessions- “prayers of the

faithful”, that is, petitions for the

needs of the church and the world.

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

- Preparation of the gifts

of bread and wine.- Prayer over the gifts

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Prayer over the gifts- The Consecration- When the bread

and wine is changed to the Body

and Blood of Chirst.

- The Transubstantiation- When the

priest shows the congregation thetransformed Bread and Wine

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Final Doxology- The priest lifts the

host and the chalice proclaiming

the “doxology”, the words of praiselinking the Father, Son and Holy

Spirit

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Communion Rite

- The Lord’s Prayer- “Our Father” - The Sign of Peace

- The Fraction- “The Breaking of Bread” 

- Communion Procession and ReceivingCommunion

- Prayer after Communion- When the

priest invites the congregation to prayand prepare for the Concluding Rite.

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Concluding Rite

- Greetings and Blessing- For the lasttime the priest and the people

exchange greetings.- Sending forth and commissioning

(Go in peace, to love and serve the

Lord.”) - Recessional- often with closing song.

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Group Activity

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Closure ActivityPair Square

Reflection Question:

Why should I be mentally and

spiritually present during the mass?

How can I avoid distractions during

the mass?