During this part of the Mass... We listen to the priest or deacon teach us about the scriptures. They encourage us to put the words into practice

During this part of the Mass...

We pray for all of those in need. We pray for the needs of the Church and the world. We respond by saying, "Lord, hear our prayer."

During this part of the Mass...

The priest gives thanks and blesses the gifts of the bread and wine. They become the Body and Blood of Christ. 

During this part of the Mass...

Members of the Church bring up the gifts of the bread and wine to the altar, as well as contributions to the church and for those in need.

During this part of the Mass...

We listen to a passage of scripture from the Old Testament

During this part of the Mass...

We gather together to worship with a song and are welcomed to the celebration by the priest.

During this part of the Mass...

We listen to the priest or deacon read from the Gospels. These are stories of Jesus' life and teachings. 

During this part of the Mass...

We walk up and bow our heads, when we receive the Body and Blood of Christ as one family.

During this part of the Mass...

We say the Creed. This is where we say as one community what we all believe together about our faith. 

During this part of the Mass...

We conclude the Mass and are sent out to love and serve the Lord. We are called to live out what we learned during the Mass.

During this part of the Mass...

We offer and receive the sign of peace from other members of the Church. The priest prays that peace of Christ will fill our hearts and extend to our world. 

During this part of the Mass...

We listen to a scripture passage from the New Testament letters.

During this part of the Mass...

The priest prays the opening prayer. This gathers all the prayers of those at Mass into one prayer, led by the priest. 

During this part of the Mass...

We participate in singing or saying the Responsorial Psalm. This helps us to meditate on the Word of God.

During this part of the Mass...

We receive a blessing by the priest saying, "May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit." We respond, "Amen."