Parts of the Mass (Year 8 religion)

​Parts of the mass

What will we cover today?

1. What is involved in the Introductory Rites?

2. What is involved in the Liturgy of the Word?

3. What is involved in the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

4. What is involved in the Concluding Rites?

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason Catholics celebrate the Mass?

• To remember the saints

• To celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection

• To read the Bible together only

• To have a community meal

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the CORRECT order of the Mass?

• 1. Introductory Rites

  2. Liturgy of the Eucharist

  3. Liturgy of the Word

  4. Concluding Rites

• 1. Liturgy of the Word

  2. Introductory Rites

  3. Liturgy of the Eucharist

  4. Concluding Rites

• 1. Introductory Rites

  2. Liturgy of the Word

  3. Liturgy of the Eucharist

  4. Concluding Rites

Open Ended

What event in Jesus' life is remembered and made present through the Mass?

Introductory rites

What is involved in the introductory rites?

• Entrance Procession & Song

• Greeting

• Penitential Act (asking forgiveness)

• Gloria (except Advent & Lent)

• Collect (Opening Prayer)

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Introductory Rites at Mass?

• To get everyone seated

• To make announcements about parish events

• To tell stories from the Bible

• To prepare the people to listen to God’s Word and celebrate the Eucharist

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of the Introductory Rites?

• The Consecration of the bread and wine

• The Homily

• The Penitential Act and the Gloria

• The Final Blessing

Liturgy of the Word

What is involved in the Liturgy of the Word?

Purpose: Listen to God’s Word.

- First reading (usually from the Old Testament)
- Responsorial Psalm

- Second Reading (usually from the New Testament letters)
- Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia)
- Gospel Reading (life and teachings of Jesus)
- Homily (priest explains the readings)
- Profession of Faith (Creed)
- Prayers of the Faithful

Multiple Choice

What happens after the Gospel is read?

• The Creed is prayed immediately

• The Homily, where the priest explains God’s Word

• The bread and wine are consecrated

• The sign of peace is shared

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the Liturgy of the Word?

• To listen to God speaking through Scripture

• To prepare the bread and wine

• To greet the priest

• To say the final blessing

Liturgy of the Eucharist

What is involved in the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

Purpose: Celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus and receive Him in Holy Communion.

- Presentation of the Gifts (bread & wine are brought forward)
- Prayer over the Offerings
- Eucharistic Prayer (includes the Consecration → bread & wine become Body & Blood of Christ)
- The Lords Prayer (Our Father)
- Sign of Peace
- Lamb of God
- Holy Communion

Multiple Choice

What happens during the Consecration?

• The priest explains the Gospel

• The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ

• The congregation prays the Creed

• People receive the Eucharist

Multiple Choice

What is the Sign of Peace?

• Everyone singing together

• A ritual gesture of peace exchanged during Christian liturgy.
• The priest blessing the bread and wine

• The priest reading from the Gospel

CONCLUDING RITES

What is involved in the Concluding Rites?

Purpose: Send the community out to live their faith.

- Final blessing
- Dismissal (e.g., “Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”)
- Closing Song & Procession

Multiple Choice

What is the deeper meaning of the Dismissal at the end of Mass?

• It tells people Mass is finished and they can go home

• It sends the community out to live and share the Gospel in the world

• It marks the start of another liturgy

• It is simply a polite farewell from the priest

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a part of the concluding Rites?

• The sign of peace

• Closing song and procession

• Dismissal

• Final Blessing