The Four Stages of Mass
The Clergy (typically the Pastor/Priest) guides worshippers through the Rituals that make up the four stages of Ceremony of the Eucharist (Mass). The Priest also assists worshippers in understanding and applying the messages of Jesus and word of God.
God Calls - We GatherThe Catholic community gathers together within the Church to participate in Mass the celebration of the Eucharist that remembers the sacrifice and salvation provided through Jesus life, death and resurrection.
Practicing Catholics gather every Sunday for Mass. |
God Speaks - We ListenDuring Mass we listen and respond to the word of God as communicated to us through the readings from the Bible, in particular the Gospel , that describes the teachings of Jesus.
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God Acts - We Give ThanksWe offer our own lives in union with Christ, who offers himself to the Father
In accepting the Body and Blood of Christ during Holy Communion we confirm and celebrate, our belief and relationship with Jesus and with God. |
God Sends - We GoAfter receiving Holy Communion we have renewed our belief, our relationship with Jesus.
We take this love, service and the message of Jesus back to our lives, with our families, schools, work, our community. |