Communion Rite The Communion Rite is the part

Communion Rite The Communion Rite is the part of the Mass in which we receive the Eucharist. It is divided into six parts.

Communion Rite Lord's Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God Lord I am not worthy prayer Communion Prayer after Communion

Lord's Prayer We stand recite the Our Father all together. This is another way we can prepare for Communion. In the prayer, we say “forgive us our trespasses. ” Trespasses are sins, so when we say this, we are asking God to forgive our sins.

Sign of Peace The priest says “The peace of the Lord be with your always. ” We respond “And with your spirit. ” The priest says “Let us offer each other the sign of peace. ” We shake hands with the people around us using our right hand. We say “peace be with you. ”

Lamb of God When this prayer starts, that is our signal that the sign of peace is over. The priest breaks the large host. We say this prayer: Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Then we kneel down.

Lord I am not worthy The priest holds up the Body and Blood of Jesus and says “ Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. ”

Lord I am not worthy We say “Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. ” When we say this we tell God we know we are unworthy to receive Communion and that we believe he will come to us and make us better. Remember, this prayer comes from the miracle story in the Bible when Jesus healed the Roman soldier's servant.

Communion It is now time to receive Jesus! Stand in line facing toward priest or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Hands should be folded.

Communion Before receiving Communion, we make an act of reverence by bowing. It is best to bow when the person next to you or in front of you is receiving Communion.

Communion There are two ways to receive Communion. On the tongue No matter which way you choose, you must receive Communion reverently. In the hand

Communion Receiving on the tongue steps 1. Make a reverent bow. 2. Priest says “The Body of Christ. ” You say “Amen. ” 3. Stick out your tongue. The priest will put the host on your tongue. 4. Pull your tongue back into your mouth and consume host.

Communion Receiving in the hands steps 1. Make a reverent bow. 2. As soon as you bow, move your hands into position with the hand you write with on the bottom. 3. Priest says “The Body of Christ. ” You respond “Amen. ” 4. The priest will place the host in your hands. 5. Take 2 steps to the side. Look at the crucifix and place host in your mouth.

Prayer after Communion After receiving Communion go directly back to your seat. As you are walking you will probably finish consuming the host. You do not have to chew it. It will dissolve in your mouth. When you get back to the pew, kneel down and say some prayers.

Prayer after Communion

Vocabulary-Fasting Not eating or drinking anything except for water in preparation for Communion We fast for one hour before Communion.

Vocabulary-Sign of Peace A gesture of love and friendship we extend to others during Mass The words of the Sign of Peace are “Peace be with you. ”

Vocabulary-Lamb of God Prayer before Communion in which we ask for mercy and peace The words of the Lamb of God are “Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. ”