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