True or False ?1. Catholics go to mass every Sunday because that was the Jewish

day of rest. 2. At mass ,there are many times in the mass when we can tell God

we are sorry and ask for his forgiveness3. The readings during mass are taken only from the New

Testament.4. The word “Eucharist” means “sacrifice” in greek.5. The offering of gifts symbolises the sacrifice of the people only 6. The sign of peace is a symbol of welcome to other worshippers.7. The Mass repeats the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, before he

was arrested and crucified.8. The mass role-plays Jesus’ sacrifice9. Any consecrated hosts that are left over must be eaten by the

priest after the Mass.

The Mass in Catholic life K : the main divisions of the Mass

U: the significance of the parts of the Mass

The Mass = Liturgy of the Word + Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Eucharist = the consecrated host, is both Sacrament and Sacrifice, in which Jesus Christ is truly present under the form of bread and wine.

MassReadings:

1st, Psalm, 2nd, reading,Gospel

Homily

Final blessing & dismissal

Welcome

Penitential Rite (Lord, have mercy

x3)

Bidding Prayers

Eucharistic Prayers

Our Father & Sign of Peace

Rite of Communion(receiving the REAL

PRESENCE)

Offertory/ Preparation

of gifts

Profession of faith (creed)

Liturgy of the Eucharist or Liturgy of the Word ?Classify them, then number the events in order.

Give 3 reasons why the mass should have this order.

Activity

For each box on the sheet, write the name for what is being described on the back.

Order the events by numbering them.

Test a classmate: tell them the description, they must give you the name.

Check your answers!Preparation •Purification from sin before the Eucharist

Greeting and Penitential Rite

•Gathered in Jesus’ name•Ask for God’s forgiveness

Liturgy of the Word

•Readings from the Bible (1st, 2nd, Psalm, Gospel) •Old and New Testaments

•3 year cycle•Homily

Apostle’s Creed and Prayers

•Beliefs recited: the faith of the church•Prayers of intercession, incl. for sick and dying

Offertory •Bread and wine brought to the altar•Symbolises sacrifice of the people to God, and God’s sacrifice of himself

Eucharistic Prayers

•Said by the priest to join the sacrifice of God and the people•Prayer of consecration repeating the words at Last Supper

Our FatherSign of Peace

•Asks for spiritual and material food as well as forgiveness•Sign of peace is shared

Communion •Eaten by priest, and distributed to the people

Final Blessing/ Dismissal

•“Go in peace to love and serve the Lord”