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Liturgy of the Word
Practice matching the parts of the Mass
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The high point of the Liturgy on the Word in which we hear the life and teachings of Christ. | Gospel |
| We sing a hymn of the introit (antiphon or short chant) | Entrance |
| We hear a selection from the New Testament | Second Reading |
| The priest greets the congregation | Greeting |
| We pray for our needs and the needs of the world | Prayer of the Faithful |
| We hear a selection from the Old Testament | First Reading |
| We recieve the written word of God | Liturgy of the Word |
| We prepare our hearts to receive the Lord | Penitential Act |
| We meditate on God's Word in a poetic form | Psalm |
| The preist preaches on the Eucharistic celebration or explains the readings and Gospel | Homily |
| We give thanks and praise to the Lord | Gloria |
| We profess our beliefs as members of the Church | Creed |
| We ask the Lord for mercy | Kyrie |
| The priest offers the community's prayers of the day and prepares us to hear the written Word of God. | Collect |