Transcript Alive O 5th Class T3 L2

The Risen Jesus is Present at Mass
Based on Alive-O 7 - Term 3, Lesson 2
Refer to Teacher’s Book pp. 213 - 222
The Risen Jesus is present at Mass
(The on-going celebration of the Last Supper)
Jesus is present:
1. In the body of believers gathered together,
the community of people.
2. In his Word, alive and active as proclaimed.
3. In the celebrant/priest
(sharing in the priesthood of Christ).
4. In his Body and Blood under the appearance
of bread and wine.
1. Jesus is present in community
• “Where two or three are gathered in my name,
I am there with you.”
• We welcome one another & greet one another.
• While keeping reverence, we acknowledge one
another when in the church.
• God is present in each person in the gathering.
2. Jesus is present in the Word
• Jesus speaks to us in the Gospel.
• The story may be familiar, but the message is
new, fresh and alive for us today.
• He is speaking directly to each one of us as the
Gospel is proclaimed.
• He is alive and present in his Word.
He is here and now in his Word.
3. Jesus is present in the Priest
• He leads the community in celebration.
• He interprets the Word in the homily.
• He calls on the Holy Spirit to change the
bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
4. Through the consecration, Jesus is
present under the form of bread and wine
• This is my Body, which is given up for you.
• This is my Blood. It will be shed for you and for all.
Jesus’ Body and Blood are made present
in the here and now.
Celebrating the Eucharist
Entrance procession
• This is our journey to the place of celebration.
In the early church people walked from their
homes together.
• We may carry some symbols of celebration,
e.g. to celebrate the end of the school year.
• The hymn should be joyful and connect with
the theme.
Penetential Rite
• Confiteor - We confess our failings to one another on
Sundays and Holy days. We have sinned against one
another and God.
• Lord have mercy - We trust in God’s unconditional
mercy and forgiveness.
• It is an opportunity to make peace with one another so
that we can celebrate freely and joyfully.
Liturgy of the Word
Time for our Christian family stories
around the table of the Word.
The First reading is sometimes
from the Old Testament
It reflects our long history of salvation and the Old
Covenant with the chosen people, our ancestors.
Psalm
Shares the Word of God
in song .
The Second reading is from
the New Testament
It usually has a message providing challenge to our faith.
It is read on Sundays and feast days generally.
Alleluia
This song joyfully welcomes the Good News
of the Gospel.
Gospel
The Gospel tells what Jesus said and did, and
is alive for us today – Jesus speaks to us!
Homily
The priest explains the readings.
Presentation of Gifts
• The early Christians brought bread and wine
which they made in their homes.
• We present the bread and the wine in the
offertory procession. We offer ourselves to the
Father so that we too will be transformed.
Eucharistic Prayer
• The Eucharistic prayer begins after the presentation
of gifts.
• Through the prayer and action of the priest, Christ
becomes truly present under the form of bread and
wine. This is called the consecration.
• The Eucharistic prayer ends with the Great Amen.
It is our burst of praise and agreement with all that
has just happened.
Communion Rite
• Our Father: This is our family prayer.
• Sign of peace: This is an expression of love and unity.
• Breaking of bread: Christ shares himself with us and
we share him with one another.
• Prayer before Communion: We pray that we are
ready to receive Jesus.
Receiving
Holy Communion
• Walk forward in quiet reflection.
• Cup right hand under left to receive Jesus, the Bread of
Life.
• The priest will say ‘The Body of Christ’ and as we accept
that this is really his Body, we say ‘Amen’ in agreement.
• Place the Communion host in mouth before turning to go
back to seat.
• Kneel/sit quietly and pray in thanks to Jesus.
Dismissal
‘Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.’
• We leave the celebration to go out and
serve one another as Jesus serves us.
• We bless ourselves with Holy Water as
we leave the church as a reminder of
our commitment in Baptism.