We make the Sign of the Cross at the beginning and the end of Mass

The Penitential Act is part of the Liturgy of the Word

Christ is present in the words of the Gospel Reading

At the Ascension, Jesus gave his apostles power to change bread and wine into himself

The bread and wine we present at Mass are signs of unity

At the Eucharist, we offer ourselves with Jesus to God

Holy Communion unites us with God but not with one another

A prayer in which we declare what we believe

A book that contains the readings for the Mass

The transformation of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ

Prayer we say before we share the family meal with God's people

Prayer of praise and thanksgiving that begins the Eucharistic Prayer

Great prayer of praise in the Introductory Rites

Prayer that is prayed as the consecrated bread is broken