Order of the Catholic Mass

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts

The following is said by the Priest inaudibly before placing the bread on the altar. If no song is sung, it will be said aloud.

Priest:  Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
People (if said aloud):  Blessed be God for ever.

Priest:  Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink.
People (if said aloud):  Blessed be God for ever.

Priest:  Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
People:  May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all the Church.

Prayer over the Gifts

The priest asks the Father, on the behalf of the people, to bless and accept the gifts. This prayer is different for each Mass.
People:  Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer:

There are four that are most commonly used. Eucharistic Prayer #3 is shown below. 1, 2, and 4 will be included at a later date.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 Preferably used on Sundays and Feast Days

The following is said by the Priest unless otherwise stated.

Praise to the Father

Father, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working of the Holy Spirit.

Invocation of the Holy Spirit

From age to age you gather a people to yourself, so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the gloy of your name.

And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become to body and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate this eucharist.

The Lord's Supper

On the night he was betrayed, he took bread and gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:

Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you.

When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do thbis in memory of me.

Memorial Acclamation:

Priest:  Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. 
People: 
   Option A:  Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
   Option B:  Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
   Option C:  When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
   Option D:  Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the World.

Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation, his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven, and ready to greet him when he comes again, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice. Look with favor on your Church's offering, and see the Victim whose death has reconciled us to yourself.

Invocation of the Holy Spirit

Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood, may be filled with his Holy Spirit, and become one body, one spirit in Christ.

Intercessions: In Communion with the Saints

May he make us an everlasting gift to you  and enable us to share in the inheritance of your saints, with Mary, the virgin Mother of God; with the apostles, the martyrs, (Saint N.) and all your saints, on whose constant intercession we rely for help.

For the Church

Lord, may this sacrifice, which has made our peace with you, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Strengthen in faith and love your pilgrim Church on earth; your servant, Pope N., our bishop N., and all the bishops, with the clergy and the entire people your Son has gained for you. Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children wherever they may be.

For the Dead

Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship. We hope to enjoy for ever the vision of your flory, through Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.

Concluding Doxology

Through him,
with him,
in him,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
almighty Father,
for ever and ever.
People: Amen.

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