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An Outline of the Liturgy of the Eucharist |
St. Michael Religious Education |
The Eucharist (from the Greek word meaning thanksgiving) is the sacramental celebration of the Paschal Mystery, Christ's dying and rising for all humankind, for all time. The framework for the sacrament is one of praise and thanks for all that God has done and continues to do. The order of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is as follows: |
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The Presentation of the Gifts. The Preparation of the bread and wine. |
Prayer over the gifts (The Eucharist Prayer) |
Preface Acclamation (Holy, holy, holy Lord). Eucharistic Prayer (ended by the "Great Amen" |
Preparation of the gifts |
Communion Rite |
The Lord's Prayer The breaking of the Bread Holy Communion The prayer after Communion (the "Amen" of which ends the Liturgy of the Eucharist). |