Understanding the Parts of the Holy Mass

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What is the Holy Mass?

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The Eucharist brings Catholics together; it is the highest form of prayer; a special feast where Jesus invites us to be part of it.

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What do we gather to do during the Holy Mass?

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Praise God, listen to His Word, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist.

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What are the two main parts of the Mass?

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Liturgy of the Word (centers around the Bible) and Liturgy of the Eucharist (centers around the Bread and Wine).

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What is the Introductory Rite?

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The invitation to come together in the preparatory part of the Mass, including the Entrance Song, the Sign of the Cross, and the greeting of the priest.

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What is the purpose of the Penitential Rite?

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To recall our sins and ask God for His forgiveness.

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What do we do during the Gloria?

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We praise and glorify God and His Son, Jesus, with the Holy Spirit.

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What is the Opening Prayer?

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A moment where we bow our heads and pray together as one family of God.

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What is included in the Liturgy of the Word?

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Readings from the Bible, including First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, and Gospel Reading.

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Why is the Gospel Reading significant?

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It is the highlight of the Liturgy of the Word because we believe that Jesus is truly present in the community when we proclaim the Gospel.

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What is the Homily?

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The priest explains the readings and how we can follow God’s Word every day.