Mass

• INTRODUCTORY RITES (1)

  • Greeting + penitential rite
  • An opportunity to ask for forgiveness = preparation to receive the Eucharist
• LITURGY OF THE WORD (2)

  • Listen to the word of God, readings, Gospel, and a homily
  • Readings from the old and new Testament = a reminder/ explanation of salvation history + the teachings of Jesus
• LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST(3)

  • The bread + wine are consecrated
  • They become the body + blood of Jesus
  • Catholics believe in transubstantiation (the belief bread and wine are transformed into Christ's body and blood)
  • They receive Jesus in communion
• CONCLUDING RITES(4)

  • Final blessing + dismissal ‘go in peace of Christ‘
  • A reminder to live the mass in their lives
• LIVING THE MASS:

  • Put message of priest homily + liturgy of the word into practice
  • Jesus atoned for the forgiveness of sins (be forgiving towards others)
  • Spread the good news about Christ to others
  • Put faith into work + do charitable works e.g. help the poor