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Outline of the Mass described by St. What to do at Mass - Busted Halo. Sacraments - Eucharist. Catholics believe that the Lord is really present in the Blessed Sacrament under the appearance of bread and wine.
Skip to main content. Bulletins Online Giving Contact. New Here? What is a Catholic Mass Mass is the central act of worship in the life of a Catholic. To Pray Prayer before Mass: Almighty and ever-living God, I approach the sacrament of Your only-begotten Son Our Lord Jesus Christ, I come sick to the doctor of life, unclean to the fountain of mercy, blind to the radiance of eternal light, and poor and needy to the Lord of heaven and earth.
The Gloria begins by echoing the song of the angels at the birth of Christ: "Glory to God in the highest! The celebrant invites the gathered assembly to pray and, after a brief silence, proclaims the prayer of the day.
The Opening Prayer gives a context for the celebration. Most of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of readings from Scripture. On Sundays and solemnities, there are three Scripture readings. During most of the year, the first reading is from the Old Testament and the second reading is from one of the New Testament letters.
During the Easter season, the first reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles which tells the story of the Church in its earliest days. The last reading is always taken from one of the four Gospels.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy , no. The Scriptures are the word of God, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the Scriptures, God speaks to us, leading us along the path to salvation. The Responsorial Psalm is sung between the readings. The psalm helps us to meditate on the word of God. The high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the reading of the Gospel. Because the Gospels tell of the life, ministry, and preaching of Christ, it receives several special signs of honor and reverence.
The gathered assembly stands to hear the Gospel and it is introduced by an acclamation of praise. During most of the year, that acclamation is "Alleluia! After the Scripture readings, the celebrant preaches the homily. In the homily, the preacher focuses on the Scripture texts or some other texts from the liturgy, drawing from them lessons that may help us to live better lives, more faithful to Christ's call to grow in holiness. In many Masses, the Nicene Creed follows the homily. The Nicene Creed is a statement of faith dating from the fourth century.
In certain instances, the Nicene Creed may be replaced by the Apostles' Creed the ancient baptismal creed of the Church in Rome or by a renewal of baptismal promises, based on the Apostles' Creed. The gathered assembly intercedes with God on behalf of the Church, the world, and themselves, entrusting their needs to the faithful and loving God. The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar. As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ.
Outline of the Mass described by St. As well as taking part in Mass and receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, Catholics also adore the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament which is kept in the tabernacle at OLG, the tabernacle is located on the altar in the Adoration Chapel located behind the sanctuary odf the church. Usually a candle burns next to the tabernacle. Catholics believe that the Lord is truly present - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity - in the Blessed Sacrament under the appearance of bread and wine.
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