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CATHOLIC MASS

Christi Camper

Meagan Johnson

The Meaning of The Mass and The Themes of the Eucharist

The purpose of the mass is for Catholics to gather together to listen tho the word of God, to give thanks and to remind them to take Christ with thme to spread the Good News to everyone they encounter in their lives.

The Mass is ancirent Catholic tradition which dates back to the early Christians, The very first Mass was performed by Jesus, at the Last Supper on Holy Thursday

Catholicism was the most dominant religion on the continent by the time the Renasissance began in the Mid 14th Century. Until the Renaissance most European's followed the teachings of Catholicism strictly. Many people had little exposure to any form of education beyond this and science was not a well understood concept. Very little of what the church taught people about life was challenged.

Part I: Introduction Rites

At the start of the Mass the Priest enters and welcomes

the congregation. The penintitial act, gloria and collect are then recited.

The Introductory Rites bring them together, they are reminded that even though they are individual people that they are gathered as one community together

Part 3: Liturgy of The Eucharist

The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the

central part of the Mass. The bread and

the wine are blessed by the priest,

then Eucharist prayers are prayed

and the Communion Rite is read.

Then everyone receives communion.

Part 2: Liturgy of the Word

In this part of the Mass, two readings from the old

testament are read and the Gospel is read from the New Testament. The priest then gives a homely welcome, which is a reflection on the readings of that day.

The Liturgy of the Word is an opportunity for Catholics to hear the word of God and for them to learn something.

Memorial

The Memorial is a major theme of Catholicism. It is an act of remembering Jesus' life, death and ressurection.

The Consecration

During the Mass the priest lifts the bread in the air to symbolize that the bread has been transformed into the body of Christ. He then does the same with the chalice of wine to represent the blood, which was shed by Christ.

Liturgical Actions

There are many liturgical actions used throughout the mass, some of these are: The Consecration, bowing, blessing, symbols, oil and white garments.

Part 4: Concluding Rite

The last part of the Mass consists of the

Final Blessing and the Dismissal. This

part of the Mass sends the Catholics out

into the world to live out what was

celebrated in the Mass.

Bowing

In the Mass, bowing is an action of respect or reverence. The priest and anyone approaching the alter will bow before proceeding as a sign that they are respecting the holiness of it.

Blessing

At the end if Mass the priest will bless the people gathered in the name of the trinity by doing the sign of the Cross. The people will then also do the sign of the cross.

Fire

Fire is a symbol in the Catholic Church, In the old testament, fire was a symbol of God's presence. Fire is also a symbol of purification and transformation, which is why a candle is lit at baptism.

Oil

Oil is the symbol of anointment.

In the old testament, anointment was a sign that you had been picked for a specific mission. Today this means that as anointed Catholics, they have been picked out to live out the Gospel in their own lives.

White Garments

White is a symbol of purity and cleanliness. When white garments are worn, like during baptism, it is a symbol of being cleansed of sin.

Works Cited

Herzig, tama, et al. Knowledge and religion in Early Modern Europe: Studies in Honor Of

Michael Heyd. Boston, Brill, 2013. eBook

Collection (EBSCO host). Web. 27 Feb 2018

Bishop, Philip E., Adventures in The American Spirit, 3rd edition, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2002

Meal

Mass in itself is a meal, it is a means for Catholics to gather together

Presence

During Mass Catholics experience the real presence of Christ. They experience that because the Host is transformed into the body of Christ during the mass and when they eat the body of Christ, they believe they truly have Christ within.

Thanksgiving

the word "Eucharist" means thanksgiving. the whole act is a way of giving thanks to God. Catholics give thanks to God for the gift of Jesus his son and for the gift of eternal life given to them.

Sacrifice

During the Mass, Catholics are reminded of Jesus' sacrifice. They are reminded that Jesus sacrified his life, that they may have eternal life.

Other Names For Mass

Liturgy

Breaking of Bread

Eucahrist Assembly

Memorial of The Lord's Passion and Resurrection

Holy Sacarfice

Holy and Divine Liturgy

Holy Communion

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