Introductory rites Flashcards
List the elements of the introductory rites
- The Entrance
- Reverence to the altar and greeting of the Assembled people
- The Penitential Act
- The Glory to God in the Highest
- The Collect or Opening Prayer
What opens up the celebration?
The Entrance
True of False: The Entrance does not foster unity
false
True or False: The entrance introduces their thoughts to the celebration
True
The ENtrance accomponies the ___________________ of priest and ministers
proccesion
What is the purpose of the greeting?
signifies the presence of the Lord to the assembled community. By the greeting and the people’s response, the mystery of the Church gathered together is made manifest
How does the greeting begin?
The priest and the other ministers reverence the altar with a bow and/or a kiss. Mass, like every other catholic prayer, begins with the sign of the cross. All make the sign of the cross after which the celebrant greets the people.
WHat happens during the penitintial rite?
the faithful recall their sins and place their trust in God’s abiding mercy
What does Kyrie Elesion translate to?
Lord, have mercy
Define the gloria
an ancient hymn by which the Church, gathered in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God.
When is the gloria sung?
sung on Sundays outside Advent and Lent, and on Solemnities and Feast Days and at particular celebrations of a solemn character.
What is the opening prayer at mass?
COllect
WHat is the purpose of the opening prayer?
to give context to the celebration
True or False: The collect is a slient and solemn prayer
false, the collect is said outloud
