We Believe, Chapter 11, Grade 5

4 parts of the Mass

1) Introductory Rites, 2) Liturgy of the Word, 3) Liturgy of the Eucharist, 4) Concluding Rites

3 Parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist

1) Preparation of the gifts, 2) the Eucharist Prayer, 3) Communion Rite

4 Ways Catholics participate in Mass

1) singing, 2) listening and responding to the readings, 3) praying for all people, 4) Receiving Holy Communion

Mass

Another name for the celebration of the Eucharist

Liturgical Ministries

Different ways that people serve the Church in worship

Eucharistic Ministers

Distribute Holy Communion

Lord's Prayer

During the communion rite we pray aloud or sing

Offer gifts

During the preparation of the gifts, the alter is prepared

Deacon

Has a special role in proclaiming the gospel and in the preaching, assisting at the altar and leading the assembly in certain prayer

Musicians

Help the whole assembly to participate in Mass through song

Kateri Tekakwitha

Native American who is a saint. She lived in the area that is now New York state between 1656 and 1680. She taught children and cared for people who were seriously ill. She lived a life of prayer and received Holy Communion frequently.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Part of the Mass in which the death and Resurrection of Christ are made present again

Concluding Rites

Part of the Mass in which we are blessed and sent forth to be Christ's servants in the world

Liturgy of the Word

Part of the Mass in which we listen and respond to God's word

Introductory Rites

Part of the Mass that unites us as a community

Baptism

Renewed during the Eucharist which restores our strength

Praise and Thanksgiving

The Eucharist Prayer is the Church's greatest prayer

Consecration

The part of the Eucharist Prayer when by the power of the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ

Priest

The presider who celebrates the Eucharist for and with the people of God

Communion Rite

The third part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Announce with Faith

To proclaim during the liturgy

Importance of the Concluding Rites

We are blessed and sent forth to be Christ's servants in the world and to love others as he has loved us.

Greeters/Ushers

Welcome us before Mass begins

Liturgical Ministries

priest celebrant, deacon, altar servers, readers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion (Eucharistic Ministers), sacristans

Body and Blood of Christ

what our gifts of bread and wine become which we receive in Holy Communion