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The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the central part of the Roman Catholic Mass in which the Church fulfills Christ’s command at the Last Supper: “Do this in memory of me.” The bread and wine are brought to the altar, offered to God, and through the prayer of the priest and the power of the Holy Spirit become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The faithful then join in the Eucharistic Prayer, give thanks to God for the gift of salvation, and receive Holy Communion, deepening their union with Christ and one another. Through this sacred celebration, Catholics are nourished spiritually and sent forth to live the Gospel in their daily lives.
Preparation of the Gifts (Offertory)
+ Offertory Chant/Hymn or other music
+ Bread & wine are brought forward
+ The collection may be taken up
+The priest offers the gifts to God
+ The Altar is prepared altar.
Prayer over the Offerings
+ The priest invites the people to pray.
+ The people respond
+ The priest prays over the gifts.
Eucharistic Prayer
+ Preface and Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
+ Epiclesis (invocation of the Holy Spirit)
+ Institution Narrative and Consecration
+ Memorial Acclamation
+ Anamnesis and Offering
+ Intercessory Prayers
+ Final Doxology and Great Amen
Communion Rite
+ The Lord's Prayer
+ Sign of Peace
+ Fraction of the Bread (Breaking Bread)
+ Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
+ Invitation to Communion
+ Reception of Holy Communion
+ Communion Chant or Hymn
Prayer after Communion
+ The priest prays that the sacrament
bear fruit in the lives of the faithful.
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