MASS PRAYERS AND RESPONSES

Penitential Act (Confiteor)

I confess to almighty God and to you,

my brothers and sisters,

that I have greatly sinned,

in my thoughts and in my words,

in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

(strike breast) through my fault, through my fault,

through my most grievous fault;

therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,

all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.

 

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you,

we adore you, we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God,

heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

you take away the sins of the world,  

have mercy on us;

you take away the sins of the world,

 receive our prayer;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father,

have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,

you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High,

Jesus Christ,  with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

 

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

(Bow) who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary, (End Bow)

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. 

 

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting.  Amen.

 

Preparation of Gifts (Response)

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

 

Holy, Holy, Holy

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. 

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

Hosanna in the highest. 

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the highest.

 

Memorial Acclamation

Priest: The mystery of faith.

People: A — We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection

until you come again. 

or B — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,

until you come again.

or C — Save us, Savior of the world,

for by your Cross and Resurrection

you have set us free.

 

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word

and my soul shall be healed.