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A GUIDE TO THE NEW TRANSLATION ON THE REFERENCE CARD Text in Bold represents the wording that has been changed in the New Roman Missal

PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT FOR NEW TEXT PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE Greeting Priest: The Lord be with you. Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you. People: And with your spirit.

Penitential Act (Form A) I confess to almighty God, I confess to almighty God and to you, and to you, my brothers and sisters, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned that I have greatly sinned, through my own fault, in my in my thoughts thoughts and in my words, and in my words, in what I have done, in what I have done and in what I have and in what I have failed to do, failed to do; through my fault, through and I ask blessed Mary, my fault, ever virgin, through my most grievous all the angels and saints, fault; therefore and you, my brothers and sisters, I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, to pray for me to all the Angels and Saints, the Lord, our God. and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Penitential Act (Form B) Priest: Lord, we have sinned Priest: Have mercy on us, O against you: Lord, have mercy. Lord.

People: Lord, have mercy. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation. People: And grant us your salva- tion.

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PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT FOR NEW TEXT PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE Gloria Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God and peace to his people on in the highest, earth. and on earth peace Lord God, heavenly King, to people of good will. almighty God and Father, we worship you, We praise you, we bless you, we give you thanks, we adore you, we praise you for your glory. we glorify you, Lord Jesus Christ, we give you only Son of the Father, thanks for your great glory, Lord God, Lamb of God, Lord God, you take away heavenly King, the sin of the world: O God, almighty Father. have mercy on us; you are seated Lord Jesus Christ, at the right hand of the Father: Only Begotten Son, receive our prayer. Lord God, Lamb of God, For you alone Son of the Father, are the Holy One, you take away the sins of the you alone are the Lord, world, have mercy on us; you alone are the Most High, you take away Jesus Christ, the sins of the world, with the Holy Spirit, receive our prayer; in the glory of God the Father. you are seated Amen. 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. Before the (or Priest): A reading Deacon (or Priest): A reading from the Holy Gospel accord- from the Holy Gospel accord- ing to N. ing to N.

People: Glory to you, Lord. People: Glory to you, O Lord.

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PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT NEW TEXT FOR PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE We believe in one God, I believe in one God, the Father al- the Father, the Almighty, mighty, maker of heaven and earth, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. of all that is seen and unseen. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, We believe in one Lord, Jesus the Only Begotten Son of God, Christ, the only Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, God from God, Light from true God from true God, begotten, Light, true God from true God, not made, consubstantial with the begotten, not made, one in Being Father; through him all things were with the Father. made. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he For us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and by the he came down from heaven: Holy Spirit was incarnate of the by the power of the Holy Spirit Virgin Mary, and became man. he was born of the Virgin Mary, For our sake he was crucified under and became man. Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and For our sake was buried, and rose again on the he was crucified under Pontius third day in accordance with the Pilate; he suffered, died, and was Scriptures. buried. On the third day he rose again He ascended into heaven and is seated in fulfillment of the Scriptures; at the right hand of the Father. he ascended into heaven and is He will come again in glory seated at the right hand of the to judge the living and the dead Father. and his kingdom will have no end. He will come again in glory I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, to judge the living and the dead, the giver of life, who proceeds from and his kingdom will have no the Father and the Son, who with the end. Father and the Son is adored and We believe in the Holy Spirit, the glorified, who has spoken through the Lord, the giver of life, who pro- prophets. ceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the I believe in one, holy, catholic Son he is worshipped and glori- and apostolic Church. fied. He has spoken through the I confess one Baptism Prophets. We believe in one holy for the forgiveness of sins catholic and apostolic Church. and I look forward to the We acknowledge one baptism resurrection of the dead for the forgiveness of sins. We and the life of the world to come. look for the resurrection of the Amen. dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

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PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT FOR NEW TEXT PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of Father almighty, Creator heaven and earth. of heaven and earth, I believe in Jesus Christ, and in Jesus Christ, his his only Son, only Son, our Lord, our Lord. who was conceived He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, by the power born of the Virgin Mary, of the Holy Spirit suffered under Pontius and born of Pilate, the Virgin Mary. was crucified, He suffered under Pontius died and was buried; Pilate, he descended was crucified, died, and into hell; was buried. on the third day He descended to the dead. he rose again On the third day he rose from the dead; again. he ascended into heaven, He ascended into heaven, and is seated and is seated at the right at the right hand hand of God the Father of the Father. almighty; He will come again to from there judge he will come to judge the living and the dead. the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy , I believe in the Holy Spirit, the of saints, the holy catholic Church, the forgiveness of sins, the communion of saints, the resurrection of the the forgiveness of sins, body, the resurrection and the life everlasting. of the body, Amen. and life everlasting. Amen.

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PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT FOR NEW TEXT PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE Suscipiat Dominus May the Lord accept the May the Lord accept the sac- Invitation to Prayer sacrifice rifice at your hands at your hands for the praise and glory of for the praise and glory of his name, his name, for our good, for our good and the good of all his and the good of all his holy Church. Church.

Preface Dialogue Priest: The Lord be with you. Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you. People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Lift up your hearts. Priest: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to People: We lift them up to the the Lord. Priest: Let us give Lord. thanks to the Lord our God. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise. People: It is right and just.

Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord, Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might. God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full Heaven and earth of your glory. are full of your glory.

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

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PART OF MASS PRESENT TEXT NEW TEXT FOR PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE Mystery of Faith Priest: Let us proclaim Priest: The mystery of faith. the mystery of faith. (formerly the People: ) People: A – We proclaim your Death, A – Christ has died, Christ is risen, O Lord, Christ will come again. and profess your Resurrection until you come again. or B – Dying you destroyed our death, or B – When we eat this Bread rising you restored our life. and drink this Cup, Lord Jesus, come in glory. we proclaim your Death, O Lord, or C – When we eat this bread until you come again. and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, or C – Save us, Savior of the Lord Jesus, until you come in world, for by your Cross glory. and Resurrection, you have set us free. or D – Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the World. Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. be with you always.

People: And also with you. People: And with your spirit.

Ecce Agnus Dei Priest: This is the Lamb of God Priest: Behold the Lamb of Invitation to Communion who takes away God, behold him who takes the sins of the world. away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called Blessed are those called to his supper. to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord, I am not worthy All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, that you should enter under my but only say the word roof, and I shall be healed. but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Concluding Rites Priest: The Lord be with you. Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you. People: And with your spirit.

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Name:______

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper/poster board, students are to create a poster using the words, ―And with your spirit,‖ combined with an illustration done by the student. For example, students may show the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove over the head of a Priest celebrating Mass at the , or as he is being ordained to the Sacred Priesthood, or hearing Confessions. The key is to convey to the students that we recognize the special role the Holy Spirit plays in the ministry of the ordained Priest, such as when he confects the and absolves people from their sins in the Sacrament of Penance. These are just a few examples. Stu- dents are encouraged to use their creativity here. Teachers/Catechists are encouraged to allow students to use art supplies such as colored markers and poster board.

“And with your spirit.”

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Name:______

Word Bank 

my greatly through therefore fault most sinned my fault through grievous my through fault

Fill in the blanks. Some words in the word banks may be used more than one time Penitential Act- Form A I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have ______, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, ______, ______, ______; ______

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.

Penitential Act -Form B

Directions: Teachers/Catechists: Simply practice this with the students.

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. People: For we have sinned against you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. People: And grant us your salvation.

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Name:______

Word Bank glory we almighty earth to of on we praise you bless you adore will you we glorify you peace for your great O God Father people good we

Gloria Fill in the blanks. Use the word box for help.

Glory to God in the highest, and ______. ______, ______, ______, ______, we give you thanks ______, Lord God, heavenly King, ______, ______.

Word Bank

of Son prayer take you world mercy Begotten Father of away the our only

have Son receive sins us the on sins the

Lord Jesus Christ, ______, Lord God, Lamb of God, ______, you take away the ______of the world, have mercy on us; ______, ______; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, ______.

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.

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Fill in the blanks. Use the word box to help. Word Word Nicene Creed Bank 2 Bank 1 (Use Word Bank 1) look consubstantial ______in one God, the Father almighty, maker of with heaven and earth, of all ______I ______and ______. __ again and ______in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only believe ______Son of God, ______of the Father he ______things ______. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, death begotten, not made, believe, accordance ______with the I Father; through him all things were made. third I born For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, visible ______the Holy Spirit ______believe ______of the Virgin Mary, and who before became man.

all adored

Begotten (Use Word Bank 2) is For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, __ __ who invisible ______ages and was buried, ______I ______and ______in believe ______the Scriptures. I incarnate He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. was He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead forward and his kingdom will have no end. and by ______in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, confess ______with the Father and the Son __ __ I ______and glorified, ______has spoken through the prophets. ______in __ __ one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. ______one baptism to for the forgiveness of sins ______suffered ______the resurrection of the dead day and the life of the world to come. Amen. rose

Bonus: Practice saying the Nicene Creed aloud the until you can say it correctly without looking. on

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Name:______

Find the missing word.

Suscipiat Dominus

Invitation to Prayer

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 ______Church.

Bonus: Add a phrase about God to each letter of this acrostic:

H O L Y

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Name:______

Use the words in the box to help you fill in the blanks. Dialogue

Word Bank  spirit your and and is

it just with right

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: ______.

Priest: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: ______.

Bonus: Connect the words right and just crossword style and decorate with images for which it is right and just to give God thanks and praise.

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Name:______

Use the words in the box to help you fill in the blanks.

Word Bank 

Holy, Lord hosts name in

highest Blessed glory earth

Sanctus

(Preface Acclamation)

Holy, ______, Holy ______God of ______. Heaven and ______are full of your ______.

Hosanna in the ______. ______is he who comes in the ______of the Lord.

Hosanna __ __ the highest.

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Name:______

Directions: Teachers and students practice these with students.

Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation)

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.

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Name:______

Word Bank 

spirit and your with

Sign of Peace

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

People: ______.

Bonus: What are some ways that you show the peace of the Lord is with you?

List some of your answers below:

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Name:______Ecce Agnus Dei Invitation to Communion

Fill in the blanks. Use the word bank for help.

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.

  Word Bank soul my should my under

that enter you roof

All: Lord, I am not worthy ______, but only say the word and ______my soul shall be healed.

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Name:______

The following diagram/picture helps to teach us about the Holy . Students should fill in the diagram on the next page after learning the meaning of the words.

Latin Translation to English Translation to English

Pater Father Deus God

Filius Son Non Est Is Not

Spiritus Sanctus Holy Spirit Est Is

Holy Trinity

PATER NON EST/IS NOT FILIUS (FATHER) (SON) EST/

IS IS EST/

DEUS N ON (GOD) OT N S E I ST / / ST

I EST/ E S N ON OT N

IS

SPIRITUS SANCTUS

(HOLY SPIRIT )

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Students should use the words from word bank to fill-in the diagram or picture.

Word Bank 

Pater / Father Filius/ Son Deus/God Spiritus Sanctus / Est/ Is Holy Spirit Non Est/ Is Not Non Est/ Is Not Non Est/ Is Not Est/ Is Est/ Is

Holy Trinity

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Greeting Gloria Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.

Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor) We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great I confess to almighty God and to you, my glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, al- brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in mighty Father. my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you take away the sins of the world, have mercy you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to on us; you take away the sins of the world, re- the Lord our God. ceive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

Penitential Act, Form B For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, People: For we have sinned against you. with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Fa- Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. ther. Amen People: And grant us your salvation

Nicene Creed Apostle’s Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of Creator of heaven and earth, all things visible and invisible. and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten who was conceived by Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; suffered under Pontius Pilate, through him all things were made. For us men and for was crucified, died and was buried; our salvation he came down from heaven, he descended into hell; and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate on the third day he rose again of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius from the dead; Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scrip- He ascended into heaven, tures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right and is seated at the right hand of God the Father hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge almighty; from there he will come the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver to judge the living and the dead. of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who I believe in the Holy Spirit, has spoken through the prophets. the holy catholic Church, the communion of I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic saints, the forgiveness of sins, Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead the resurrection of the body, and the life of the world to come. Amen. and life everlasting. Amen.

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Suscipiat Dominus Mystery of Faith (Invitation to Prayer) (formerly the Memorial Acclamation) May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands Priest: The mystery of faith. for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. People: A – We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

Preface Dialogue and profess your Resurrection until you come again. Priest: The Lord be with you. or People: And with your spirit.

Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. B – When we eat this Bread and drink Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. this Cup, we proclaim your death, O People: It is right and just. Lord, until you come again. or Sanctus (Preface Acclamation) C – Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. set us free. 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.

Sign of Peace Ecce Agnus Dei (Invitation to Communion)

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. People: And with your spirit. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Concluding Rite

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit

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The Most Holy Trinity

This resource includes key catechesis regarding this most important of doctrines, “the central mystery of the Christian faith and of Christian life,” cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 261.

It is the Most Holy Trinity that we worship and the highest form of worship of the Holy Trinity is through the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

KEY CATECHETICAL POINTS TO BE MADE WHEN TEACHING ABOUT THE MOST HOLY TRINITY:

The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. The mystery of the Holy Trinity is the mystery of God in himself. It is the source of all the other mysteries of the Faith. It is the most fundamental and essential truth of the Faith. What we know about the Trinity has been revealed by God Himself. There is but one, true God. There are three persons in the one God and each of these persons is fully God. The three persons in the one God are: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.

Note: Terms such as God the Creator, God the Redeemer, and God the Sanctifier, do not say Who God is, but rather point to functions commonly attributed to one of the Divine Persons. (Note: While we commonly attribute cer- tain works to one or another person of the Trinity, all three Divine Persons are in- volved in creation, redemption, and sanctification. The Divine Persons are distinct, but undivided). We have a responsibility to use the correct vocabulary, i.e. the vocabulary of the Church, when referring to the persons of the Trinity, and in all catechesis. We not shy away from, or compromise, the language of the Most Holy Trinity, i.e. the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This language we clearly see in Sacred Scripture! This language speaks to Who God is! Learning the correct terminology for God affects both our relationship with Him and with one another as sons and daughters of God the Father and brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit.

God has the fullness of all perfection. He is all-loving, all-merciful, all-just, all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, etc. Nobody made God. God always was, is now, and always will be. God made all things and He made them good.

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God made man and woman and He made them very good. Men and women (and boys and girls) are the greatest of all of God’s creatures on earth. We are made in His image. We are to love God and each other be- cause God is love. He loves us and He made us to love and to be loved. Because we are made in God’s image, He gives human beings the ability to rea- son and we are given free will so that we can freely choose based on our reason. God shows us and tells us in different ways what is good and what is evil. He gives us His grace because He wants us to choose to be good and to be happy with Him forever.

James F. Gontis Director Department of Religious Education Diocese of Harrisburg

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THE HOLY EUCHARIST: CATECHETICAL POINTS

Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. – John 6:53-56

The Most Holy Eucharist is the most august sacrament, in which Christ the Lord him- self is contained, offered and received, and by which the Church constantly lives and grows…- Code of Canon Law 897

The faithful are to hold the Eucharist in highest honor, taking part in the celebration of the Most August Sacrifice, receiving the sacrament devoutly and frequently, and wor- shiping it with supreme adoration; pastors, clarifying the doctrine on this sacrament, are to instruct the faithful thoroughly about this obligation. – Code of Canon Law 898

One of the important tasks of any Catholic parent, Catholic school teacher or parish catechist is to teach – and to model – reverence for the Most Holy Eucha- rist. As we approach the time when many of children throughout the Church will be receiving their , it is an opportune time for children and adults to review some basic principles regarding Eucharistic preparation and reception. Below are some suggestions to model and to teach.

Faithfully attend Sunday Mass and Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. The first precept of the Church is, “You shall attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation” - CCC 2042. The fourth precept is: “You shall keep holy the holy days of obligation” – CCC 2042. Note: Participation in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the greatest privilege we have this side of heaven. That said, it is also gravely sinful for a Catholic not to attend Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation without a seri- ous reason.

We must be in a state of sanctifying grace when we receive the Holy Eucharist. If one thinks he / she has un-confessed mortal sins, he / she must make a sac- ramental confession prior to receiving Holy Communion. ―After having at- tained the age of discretion, each of the faithful is bound by an obligation faith- fully to confess serious sins at least once a year.‖ - Code of Canon Law 989, cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1457.

Note: Confession once per year is the minimum precept. However, it is a good idea to go to Confession frequently. Confession about once per month has been common pastoral advice given through the years. Also, while one is only required to confess mortal sins (and should do so as soon as is reasonably possible), it is a good idea to also confess venial sins, espe- cially venial sins that one frequently falls into.

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Genuflect before the tabernacle when entering and leaving the church. We do this be- cause the living Lord Jesus, Who is God Incarnate, is present in the tabernacle body, blood, soul, and divinity.

Frequently insert the adjective “holy” before the words “Mass” and “Communion.” By doing so, we teach that “the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass” and the Holy Eucharist (Communion) are not part of the ordinary, everyday set of realities, but are holy and sacred.

Fold our hands when going up to receive Holy Communion. The Mass is a prayer, and not any prayer, but the prayer of prayers and the highest form of worship in this life!

Bow the head as a sign of reverence toward our Lord before receiving Holy Commun- ion.

Unite ourselves with Jesus’ sacrifice for the salvation of souls.

Offer our Holy Communion for intentions before Mass. Each prayer, and especially Mass, may be offered for a personal intention, e.g. for someone’s health, or for some- one who has died. It is good to offer our Holy Communion for that person(s) for their benefit and as a way of personalizing our prayer.

Say a prayer of thanksgiving after receiving Holy Communion.

We may receive the Holy Eucharist on the tongue or in the hand, except in the case of , in which case the Eucharist must be received on the tongue.

Fast from food and drink for one hour (minimum) before receiving Holy Communion. Note: Water and medicine do not break the Eucharistic fast.

Encourage and devotion. If possible, make occasional visits to Catholic churches, outside of Mass to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.

Frequently ask our Blessed Mother, Mary, for a great love of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.

James F. Gontis Director Department of Religious Education Diocese of Harrisburg

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FOR THE TRANSLATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL, 3RD EDITION

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The New Roman Missal Third Edition

Mass Prayers and Responses (Text in bold represents the wording that has changed in the Roman Missal)

Greeting At the Gospel Priest: The Lord be with you. Deacon (or Priest): A Reading from the People: And with your spirit. holy Gospel according to N. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Penitential Act, Form A (Confiteor) I confess to almighty God and to Nicene Creed you, my brothers and sisters, that I I believe in one God, the Father have greatly sinned in my thoughts almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of and in my words, in what I have  all things visible and invisible. done and in what I have failed to Deepen I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the do, through my fault, through my Faith Only Begotten Son of God, born of fault, through my most grievous  the Father before all ages. God from fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary Nurture God, Light from Light, true God from ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Hope true God, begotten, not made, Saints, and you, my brothers and  consubstantial with the Father; sisters, to pray for me to the Lord Celebrate through him all things were made. For our God. Love us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Penitential Act, Form B Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord. Mary, and became man. For our sake he People: For we have sinned against you. was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. suffered death and was buried, and People: And grant us your salvation. rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He Gloria ascended into heaven and is seated at Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace the right hand of the Father. He will to people of good will. We praise you, we bless come again in glory to judge the living you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you and the dead and his kingdom will have thanks for your great glory, Lord God, no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, from the Father and the Son, who with Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the Father and the Son is adored and the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take glorified, who has spoken through the away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have and apostolic Church. I confess one mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, I look forward to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. God theDiocese Father. of Harrisburg Amen. 30 Suscipiat Dominus (Invitation to Prayer)

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.

Preface Dialogue Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right and just.

Sanctus (Preface Acclamation) 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. Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be with Hosanna in the highest. you always. People: And with your spirit. Mystery of Faith (formerly the Memorial Acclamation) Ecce Agnus Dei (Invitation to Communion) Priest: The mystery of faith. Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold People: him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the A – We proclaim your Death, O supper of the Lamb. Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come All: again. Lord, I am not worthy that you or should enter under my roof, B – When we eat this Bread and but only say the word and my drink this Cup, we proclaim your soul shall be healed. death, O Lord, until you come again. or Concluding Rite C – Save us, Savior of the world, Priest: The Lord be with you. for by your Cross and Resurrection, People: And with your spirit you have set us free.

Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved Copyright © 2010 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Diocese of Harrisburg Photograph by Chris Heisey, The Catholic Witness, used with permission. 31