Parts of the Mass

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Across
  1. 3. – A formal statement of Christian beliefs, usually said after the Gospel.
  2. 4. – The receiving of the Body and Blood of Christ.
  3. 7. – A Greek prayer meaning “Lord, have mercy.
  4. 10. – A part of the Bible read aloud during Mass.
  5. 13. – Prayers offered for the needs of the Church and the world.
  6. 14. – The opening part of the Mass that prepares us to celebrate.
  7. 15. – The sacrament of thanksgiving, the heart of the Mass.
  8. 16. – A joyful acclamation sung before the Gospel, except during Lent.
  9. 18. – The part of the Mass when bread and wine are offered.
  10. 19. – The final sending forth at the end of Mass.
Down
  1. 1. – A sung or recited prayer from the Book of Psalms.
  2. 2. – The movement of people at the beginning and end of Mass.
  3. 3. – The moment the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
  4. 5. – A sign shared among the faithful to show unity and love.
  5. 6. – The Holy, Holy, Holy part of the Eucharistic Prayer.
  6. 8. – The official public worship of the Church.
  7. 9. – The opening prayer said by the priest after the greeting.
  8. 11. – A reading from Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
  9. 12. – The beginning procession of the priest and altar servers.
  10. 17. – The priest’s reflection or explanation of the readings.