Theology III S1 Finals Mass Outline

theology finals 12/12

(1) Introductory Rites

1) Procession

2) Veneration

3) Sign of the Cross

Introductory Rites:

Procession (1)

• the professional hymn that starts Mass

  • sung by cantor or choir

Introductory Rites:
Veneration (2)

• The priest reverence the altar with a kiss

Introductory Rites:
Sign of the Cross (3)

• All make the Sign of the Cross as the Priest says:

  • “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”

Introductory Rites:
Penitential Rite (4)

• Confiteor - publicly acknowledge/confession of sins

• Kyrie - Kyrie Eleison

  • “Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.”

Introductory Rites:
Gloria (5)

• offer praise and adoration to Father and Son

  • "Glory to God in the highest!”

• not said on Advent Sundays or Lent Sundays

Introductory Rites:
Collect (6)

• priest gathers the prayers of all into one and disposes all to hear the Word of God in the context of the celebration

• concluding prayer that ends the introductory rites

(2) Liturgy of the Word

1) 1st Reading

2) Responsorial Psalm

3) 2nd Reading

4) Alleluia

5) Gospel

6) Homily

7) Credo

8) Universal Prayer

Liturgy of the Word:
1st Reading (1)

• from OT, Book of Acts, or Book of Revelations

  • read by lector

Liturgy of the Word:
Responsorial Psalm (2)

• meant to be used for worship; meditate on the Word of God

Liturgy of the Word:
2nd Reading (3)

• usually epistles from NT; said on Sundays and certain other days

  • read by lector

Liturgy of the Word:
Alleluia (4)

• Introduces Gospel with an acclamation of praise; not said in Lent

• hymn of praise: “Praise the Lord!”

Liturgy of the Word:
Gospel (5)

• must be read by someone ordained (deacon, priest, bishop)

  • Good Friday + Palm Sunday are exceptions

• “A reading from the holy Gospel according to…”

Liturgy of the Word:
Homily (6)

• to tell people what the message of the reading is

  • doesn’t need to be said on weekdays

  • said by ordained

Liturgy of the Word:
Credo (7)

• profession of faith; must be said on Sundays

• Usually Nicene Creed; Baptismal Vows during Easter

Liturgy of the Word:
Universal Prayer (8)

• Prayer of the Faithful

  • gathered assembly intercedes with God on behalf of the Church, the world, and themselves

    • the intentions end the Liturgy of the Word

    • said at every mass

(3) Liturgy of the Eucharist

1) Offertory

2) Preface

3) Sanctus

4) Epiclesis

5) Anaphora

6) Anamnesis

7) Oblation

8) Intercessions

9) Doxology

10) Communion Rite

11) Prayer After Communion

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Offertory (1)

• Our offerings of bread and wine; invited to join priest in praying that God will accept our offering

• Collection plate; monetary gifts for the support of the Church and care for the poor gathered and brought to altar

• Prayer over the offerings concludes this preparation

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Preface (2)

• “The Lord be with you. And with your spirit… It is right and just.”

• give God highest honor; thanksgiving; begins the Eucharistic prayer

• It ends with the Sanctus

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Sanctus (3)

• “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

• song of the angels in worship of God; God deserves his praise

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Epiclesis (4)

• bells are rung; call down the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated — priests hands come down upon the chalice

• ring the bells to show God & Holy Spirit is here

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Anaphora (5)

• The words of Christ; holiest part of Mass; words of Consecration

• through a prayer of thanksgiving, bread and wine are consecrated and transformed (transubstantiation) into the Body and Blood of Christ

• "Take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you… this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins." “Amen.”

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Anamnesis (6)

• the memorial acclamation; proclaim God has arrived

• celebrates the memorial of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, glorious Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven

• “As we celebrate the memorial, of his Death and resurrection, we offer you, Lord…”

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Oblation (7)

• praises to God

• We offer OURSELVES to God

• We offer bread and wine as the offerings (or oblations) to be used in the Consecration

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Intercessions (8)

• Prayers offered with petitions, responding with: “Lord hear our prayer.”

• We intercede on the behalf of others

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Doxology (9)

• we say “Amen.”

• ends Eucharistic Prayer

• “through him, with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours for ever and ever” — “Amen.”

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Communion Rite (10)

• Paster Noster - Our Father

• Sign of Peace - need physical touch

• Fraction - break the Host in pieces

• Agnus Dei - reminds us we’re participating in Passover; “Lamb of God”

• Reception of Communion -

  • “The Body of Christ.” — “Amen.”

  • Don’t receive if: non-Catholic, not fasted, no first Confession or first Communion; have mortal sin

Liturgy of the Eucharist:
Prayer after Communion (11)

• asks that the benefits of the Eucharist will remain active in our daily lives

• Ends Liturgy of the Eucharist

(4) Concluding Rites

1) Blessing

2) Dismissal

3) Recessional

Concluding Rites:
Blessing (1)

• general blessing

• "May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

Concluding Rites:
Dismissal (2)

• “Go forth, the Mass is ended.” // “Go in peace.” — “Thanks be to God.”

  • multiple dismissal lines

Concluding Rites:
Recessional (3)

• priest leaves, hymn ends the Mass / Concluding Rites