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 Greeting:
(after the entrance procession, all make the
sign of the cross)
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of
the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (While at the same time everybody makes the sign of the cross)
All: Amen.
Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
(There are other variations
of this prayer).
All: And also with you.
(At this time the priest or another celebrant minister may then briefly
introduce the Mass of the day, saying something about the readings, the
feast, and/or the special occasion being celebrated.)
Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water:
On Sundays, there may be a blessing and sprinkling of holy water to recall
baptism. In that case, the penitential rite is omitted. During
the sprinkling, a suitable antiphon is sung. Afterwards, Mass
continues with the "Gloria".
Penitential Rite:
Priest: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us
acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.
or Coming together as God's family, with
confidence let us ask the Father's forgiveness, for he is full of
gentleness and compassion.
or My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves
to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.
or similar words of introduction, followed by a
period of silent reflection.
All: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done,
and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all
the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to
the Lord, our God.
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring
us to everlasting life. (There are other variations of this prayer).
All: Amen.
Kyrie:
Priest: Lord, have mercy.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Christ, have mercy.
All: Christ, have mercy.
Priest: Lord, have mercy.
All: Lord, have mercy.
Gloria:
All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord
God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you
thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the
Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have
mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our
prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, You alone
are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God
the Father. Amen.
The Opening Prayer:
Priest: Let us pray.
(After a time of silent prayer, the priest sings or says the Opening
Prayer, which is different for each Mass.
At the end, the people proclaim their consent.)
All: Amen.
(all sit)
LITURGY OF THE WORD
 First Reading:
Lector: A reading from the Book of ... or, A reading from the Letter of…
or, A reading from the Acts of…
(Different readings are scheduled for each
day).
(At the end of the reading, the lector proclaims):
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
(and the people respond):
All: Thanks be to God!
Responsorial Psalm:
(The lector sings or recites the responsorial psalm and the people will
repeat it after each prayer)
(There are several variations of the Responsorial Psalm)
Second Reading:
Lector: A reading from the Book of ... (Different readings are scheduled
for each day)
(At the end of the reading, the lector proclaims):
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
(and the people respond):
All: Thanks be to God!
(all stand)
Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation:
Choir or Cantor: Alleluia!
All repeat: Alleluia!
(The "Alleluia" may be repeated two or more times, especially during the
Easter Season. If it is not sung, it should be omitted. During the Season
of Lent, a different "Gospel Acclamation" is used, such as "Praise to you,
Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!" or "Praise and honor to you,
Lord Jesus Christ!" or "Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!" or
something similar.)
 The Gospel:
Before the Gospel Proclamation:
Deacon (or Priest): The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Deacon (or Priest): A reading from the Holy Gospel according to...
Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John
All: Glory to you, Lord! (While at the
same time making three signs of the cross: one over the forehead; one over
the mouth; and one over the chest)
(The Gospel is read)……
(After the Gospel Proclamation):
Deacon (or Priest): The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
(all sit)
The Homily:
(The bishop, priest, or deacon then speaks to the people, usually focusing
on that day's scriptures and/or on the feast or special occasion being
celebrated at that Mass; but the homily may also be based on any
liturgical text from the Mass.)
(all stand)
Profession of Faith:
 THE CREED:
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus
Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from
God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in
Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and
for our salvation he came down from heaven:
(bow during the next line):
by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became
man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and
was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the
Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the
Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and
his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the
giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father
and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the
Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We
acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the
resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
Lector:
(The lector will read every petition, which
usually ends with) ...“let us pray
to the Lord”.
All: Lord, hear our prayer. or a similar response, repeated after each
petition
(all sit)
LITURGY OF THE
EUCHARIST
 Presentation of the Gifts / Preparation of the Altar:
(In a variation of this the people will sing a song in which case the
Priest will recite the following prayers inaudibly and the people's
response is omitted.)
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your
goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human
hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness
we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It
will become our spiritual drink.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
(If there is no singing during the presentation of the gifts, the priest
may say the preceding prayers aloud, and the people may respond.)
(Then, after the priest has washed his hands and the music is finished, he
invites the people to join in prayer):
(all stand)
Priest: Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice may be
acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and
glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church.
Prayer over the Gifts:
(The priest sings or says this prayer, which is different for each Mass. At
the end, the people respond):
All: Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer:
(The priest may choose from among four regular Eucharistic Prayers, or two
other Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation. On appropriate
occasions, the priest may also choose from among three Eucharistic Prayers
for Masses with Children, or four recently approved Eucharistic Prayers
for Various Needs and Occasions. Each prayer has a similar structure,
including some responses and acclamations by all the people. There are
also many choices for the "Preface," depending on the liturgical season,
the feast of the day, and the ritual or occasion being celebrated at that
Mass. Click here for the full texts of the various Eucharistic Prayers.)
(The posture of the people during the Eucharistic Prayer is different in
various countries and regions; in the United States, the people normally
stand until the "Holy, Holy", and then kneel until after the "Great
Amen.")
Preface Dialogue:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
All: It is right to give
him thanks and praise.
Holy, Holy (Sanctus):
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
(all kneel)
Memorial Acclamation:
Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
All: A - Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
or B - Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord
Jesus, come in glory.
or C - When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death,
Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
or D - Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are
the Savior of the World.
Doxology and Great Amen:
Priest: Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
All: Amen! (may be sung more than once)
(all stand)
COMMUNION RITE
Lord's Prayer:
Priest: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior
gave us.
or Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to
say:
or Let us ask our Father to forgive our sins and to bring us to forgive
those who sin against us.
or Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom
come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil.
Priest: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day.
In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we
wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Sign of Peace:
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace,
my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your
Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live
for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
Priest: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And also with you.
Deacon or Priest: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
(The ministers
and all the people exchange an embrace, handshake, or other appropriate
gesture of peace with those near them, according to local custom.)
 Breaking of the
Bread:
All: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
(all kneel)
Communion:
Priest: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Happy are those who are called to his supper.
 All: Lord, I am
not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
(The manner of receiving communion differs significantly between various
countries, dioceses, and even individual parishes. In the United States,
the people normally process to the front in lines, receive communion
standing, and then return to their places in the congregation. In some
cases, the ministers may go to other locations within the church to
distribute communion, or may even approach individuals at their places
(esp. the elderly or infirm). Communion is now usually offered "under both
species", i.e., both the consecrated bread and the consecrated wine. It
may be distributed by priests, deacons, or designated lay persons, called
"Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist." Communicants are encouraged to
receive the consecrated bread in their hands, but may also receive
communion on the tongue. After returning to their places, the people are
encouraged to remain standing until everyone has received communion, but
in many parishes the people immediately sit down or kneel for silent
prayer.)
Communion Minister: The body of Christ. Communicant: Amen.
Communion Minister: The blood of Christ.
Communicant: Amen.
Communion Song: (During the reception of Communion, an appropriate song is
sung, or at least a short "Communion Antiphon" is recited.)
(all sit)
Period of Silence or Song of Praise:
(When the distribution of Communion is completed, there may be a period of
silence for individual prayer, or a psalm or song of praise may be sung.
The people either stand, sit, or kneel during this time, although the
posture of the congregation should be unified.)
(all stand)
Prayer after Communion:
Priest: Let us pray.
(All pray in silence for a while, unless a period of silence has already
been observed. Then the priest sings or says the Prayer after Communion,
which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people proclaim their
consent)
All: Amen.
Announcements, etc.:
(If there are any announcements, acknowledgements, reflections, eulogies,
or similar actions, these are best included here, after the Prayer after
Communion and before the Concluding Rite.)
(The people may remain standing, or may be invited to sit, depending on the
length of the announcements or activity.)
(all stand)
CONCLUDING RITE
Greeting:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Blessing:
Priest: May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
All: Everyone accepts the blessing by
making the sign of the cross - Amen.
 Dismissal:
Deacon or Priest: Go in the peace of Christ.
or The Mass is ended, go in peace.
or Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Recessional and Closing Song:
The people can sing a song as they follow the Priest and celebrants as
they exit the church.
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