Parts of the Mass/Mass Responses

In this part, the faithful recites the Nicened Creed, the summary of the Catholic faith.

• Profession of Faith

• Penitential Rite

• Consecration

• Final Blessing

In this part, the priest narrates the Last Supper event saying Jesus' words, "Do this in memory of me."

• Consecration

• Communion

• Greeting

• Sign of Peace

In this part, the priest explains the Gospel and the other readings, relating their message to the people's experiences at present.

• Gospel

• Our Father

• Homily

• Dismissal

This is the part when the priest shares the Body of Christ with the faithful to nourish them spiritually.

• Alleluia

• Acclamation

• Dismissal

• Communion

In this part, the faithful exchange the sign of goodwill to one another. What is it?

• Lamb of God

• Our Father

• Sign of Peace

• Consecration

This is the main part that contains the readings, the Gospel, the Nicene Creed, and the prayers of the faithful. What is it?

• Introductory Rite

• Liturgy of the Word

• Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Concluding Rites

This is the part wherein the faithful receive the Bread of Life. What part is it?

Identify the response:

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

• Thanks be to God

• Amen

• Glory to You, O Lord

• Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ

Identify the response:

Priest: The Body of Christ.

• Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

• Thanks be to God

• Amen

• Alleluia

In this part, the priest gives the faithful Jesus' command to love and serve the Lord.

• Dismissal

• Entrance

• Greeting

• Prayer after communion