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when members of RCIA typically come into the Church
all we as Catholics believe, based on SS and ST
the first time the Messiah is promised in Scripture
the suffering, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus
-recognizes the presence of Christ -bowing to our King
⬇-5. first reading⬇-6. psalm response (song or spoken)⬇-7. second reading⬆-8. Gospel acclamation (Alleluia) -not song during Lent ⬆-9. Gospel -"glory to You, o Lord" -we hear about the life and teachings of Jesus ⬇-10. Homily -commentary on the readings and how to apply it to our lives⬆-11. Profession of faith (Nicene Creed)⬆-12. prayer of the faithful/petitions/general intercessions -always pray for Church and world leaders and the sick and dead
-represents the blood and water that came from Jesus' side on the cross-represents that Jesus is both Human and Divine
the part of the Mass where all the angels and saints surround the altar
⬆21- Our Father -praying as Jesus told us to⬆22- Sign of Peace -shows that we are at peace with everyone in our lives ⬆23- Lamb of God/Fraction Rite -Priest breaks Eucharist -sing Lamb of God to recognize connection between the Passover and the Eucharist -"Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof"↔24- Eucharist!⬆25- Final Blessing -sent forth to live out our faith
the words for this song come from the angels singing at the birth of Christ
how we recognize the presence of Christ in the Eucharist when we enter a church
⬆1-opening song -Sign of the Cross ⬆2-Penitential Rite -"I confess to Almighty God..." (the Confiteor) -taking ownership for our sins-the things we did wrong and the good stuff we should have done but didn't (omission and commission) -"Lord have mercy..." -can be said in Greek "Kyrie Eleison"⬆3- Gloria -words came from the angels singing at Jesus' birth⬆4- Collect -opening prayer
a reading from the OT, except during the Easter season
cloth that is in the center of the altar; "Holy Place mat"
⬇13- Presentation and preparation of the gifts -(Eucharistic Prayer) -gifts come from the community to remind us that we are offering the sacrifice too ⬆14- Holy Holy Holy/Hosanna ↔-15. Epiclesis -when the HS is called down upon the altar (bells ring) ↔-16. Narrative of the Institution -hear the story of the Last Supper -Transubstantiation in Persona Christi ↔17. anamnesis (living memory) ↔18. intercessions ↔19. doxology ↔20. Great Amen
honors Jesus' death, the Trinity, and reminds us Who we belong to
the Mass part that reminds us of the connection between the Passover and Jesus' sacrifice
-make the Sign of the Cross with Holy Water -walk to your pew and genuflect -pray before Mass begins
stiff square cloth used to cover chalice
candle that burns near the tabernacle to signify Jesus' presence