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- 1. After the oblation, our prayers consist of _____________, where we ask God to remember his Church, bless Church leaders, pray for the dead, and to unite us in Heaven.
- 3. During the Fraction Rite, we sing a ______, such as the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). This type of prayer involves the leader beginning a dialogue, often using different phrases, such as various names for Christ.
- 6. The part of Mass that follows Liturgy of the Word, where we celebrate communion, is called Liturgy of the _________.
- 8. A part of the Eucharistic Prayer that is a summary of the good things the Father has done for us throughout history; it is called this because it precedes and leads us to the main reason we are so thankful: the gift of God’s Son, Jesus.
- 9. The Institution narrative and ____________ mark the part of the Eucharistic Prayer where the priest recites Jesus’ words at the Last Supper and, through the power of the Holy Spirit, the transubstantiation occurs.
- 13. The receiving of the Body and Blood of Christ; our union with Christ and one another.
- 15. During this part of the Eucharistic Prayer, we praise God and ask Him to receive our sacrifice. The sacrifice we offer is our lives, lived as God’s children. Our sacrifice is represented by our thanksgiving and the Body and Blood of Christ on the altar.
- 16. The Eucharist prayer begins with a dialogue between the priest and assembly. The priest says, “The Lord be with you.” We reply, “And with your spirit.” Then, he tells us, “Lift up your _____.”
- 17. After the Lord’s Prayer, we offer a sign of _____ to others. It is a gesture of charity and unity. It reminds us to be at peace with one another before receiving the gift.
- 18. We begin the Communion Rite with the _____ Prayer; also called the “Our Father.”
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- 2. The change that takes place during the consecration when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
- 4. Latin word meaning ‘holy.’ Following the preface, we pray an acclamation called the ______. If spoken or sung in English, we pray, “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord…”
- 5. The Eucharistic ______ is the Church’s great prayer of thanksgiving to the Father, which includes the consecration of the bread and wine; the core of the Mass.
- 6. A Greek word meaning ‘calling upon’ or ‘invocation.’ Follows the Sanctus. The priest asks the Father to send down the Holy Spirit over the gifts of bread and wine, while the priest places his hands over the gifts.
- 7. During the ________ Rite, the priest breaks the consecrated Host, symbolizing Christ’s body being broken for us.
- 8. The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the ___________ of the Gifts. The assembly brings forward the bread and wine.
- 10. After the Fraction Rite, the priest says the __________: “Behold, the Lamb of God…” We respond, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”
- 11. A statement of praise to the Trinity. The last part of the Eucharistic Prayer.
- 12. The final part of the doxology. We sing or say, “____.”
- 13. The Eucharistic Prayer is the ____ of the Mass.
- 14. During the ____ of Faith, also called the Memorial Acclamation, we pray in remembrance of Christ’s love for us on the cross, His Resurrection, and His second coming.