Introductory Rites of the Mass

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Song prayer of praise to God. The hymn begins with the words that the angels sang when announcing the birth of Christ to shepherds.

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Gloria

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From the Greek for "thanksgiving"; also called the Mass or Lord's Supper. It is the principal sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Jesus at the Last Supper.

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Eucharist

Front

Greek version of the Lord, have mercy

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Penitential Act: Kyrie

Front

This is a reminder of our baptism and a statement of our identity as the people of God. The priest says, "The Lord be with you." We respond, "And with your spirit" with outstretched hands.

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Sign of the Cross and Greeting

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The priest says these words. We respond, "For we have sinned against you. Then, the priest says, "Show us, O Lord, your mercy. We respond, "And grant us your salvation."

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Penitential Act: Have mercy on us, O Lord

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so be it; I agree

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Amen

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The priest says these words and we repeat them. Followed by "Christ, have mercy" and "Lord, have mercy" which we also repeat.

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Penitential Act: Lord, have mercy

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The first part of the mass where we gather and prepare ourselves to listen properly to the word of God and celebrate worthily the Eucharist.

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Introductory Rites

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The official public worship of the Church during which people gather to remember and celebrate all that God has done for them.

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Liturgy

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Latin for "I confess." This prayer begins with these words.

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Penitential Act: The Confiteor