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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

According to the Rite of

The Catholic Church of the Americas

The Celebration of the Mass in the Rite of the Catholic Church of the Americas (CCA) is not identical to other “high” liturgical denominations. The Mass is similar to that of the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican (Episcopal) Church. The CCA Mass, however, should be the primary form of communal worship in that it does distinguish us from other denominations and it is something that is “ours.” Until the CCA Mass is translated into the vernacular of the people, priests are allowed be use the Roman Rite or the 1979 Book of Common Prayer used by the Episcopalians in the United States and Anglicans throughout the world, but the CCA Mass should be used within three years of the foundation of the church/ministry. As Christ is the Teacher, priests should use this introduction of the CCA Mass as a teachable moment. An attempt was made to use all-inclusive language and gender-neutral terminology. If there is a need for a congregation to participate in the Latin/Tridentine Mass, this is allowed but the Ordinary Diocesan Bishop must approve its use. Mass should begin with a procession including (in order) a crucifer, two acolytes with candle, any persons who will be assisting/participating in the celebration of the Mass, invited guests, deacons, celebrant. If the celebrant is a bishop, the deacon(s) will process in after the bishop. As each person arrives to the altar, they are to bow and proceed to their assigned position. Once the celebrant arrives at the altar he/she should kiss the altar and, if incense is used, do so at this time.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass According to the Rite of the Catholic Church of the Americas

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The Introductory Rites

+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The celebrant may make opening greeting remarks at this point. Then continues:

V The grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

R And with your spirit.

Penitential Act

V My dear brothers and sisters,

let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.


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R I confess to almighty God

and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (striking breast 3x) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore, I ask blessed Mary, all the Angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

V May almighty God forgive you of your sins,

+ in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.


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The preceding is a general absolution thus conferring the sacrament of Penance upon the congregants placing everybody in the state of grace and, therefore, worthy of receiving the Eucharist.

R Amen.

Sign of Peace

The priest with hands extended, says aloud:

V Lord, Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you.

Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,

The priest joins his/her hands.

and grant us the peace and unity of your dominion where you live for ever and ever.

The priest, extending and joining his/her hands, adds:


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V The peace of the Lord be with you always. R And with your spirit. Then the deacon (or priest) may add:

Let us offer each other a sign of peace. All make an appropriate sign of peace, according to local custom. The priest gives the sigh of peace to the deacon or minister.

Prayers of the Faithful

V The Lord be with you. R And with your spirit. V With all our heart and mind

let us pray to the Lord. Let us lay our requests before the Lord,


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saying “Hear our prayer.”

The celebrant may use any of the following petitions, or add others. It is appropriate for the petitions to be read by a deacon or lay person.

Inspire all who lead and serve in the Catholic Church of the Americas. May they know your guidance

and direction. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer Help us to be understanding and forgiving of all those we encounter. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Show us how to serve one another, to offer love, care and support.


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We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Guide all those who are called to lead and advocate in the world, may they carry love with them always. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Inspire our leaders, teachers, doctors, social workers, and counselors to be bringers of hope in all situations. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Comfort those who live with grief. Help them to see the light of heaven. We pray to the Lord.


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R Hear our prayer. Come embrace those in pain and physical suffering. May they feel you close to them. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Watch over all those who feel isolated and alone. Calm their fears and lead them into peace and freedom. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. Strengthen and encourage all those who seek to serve and protect the vulnerable. We pray to the Lord.


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R Hear our prayer. Lead us to be generous with our time, possessions, and money. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. For those who have lost loved ones recently, comfort them in their grief and heal the broken-hearted. We pray to the Lord. R Hear our prayer. For the leaders of the nations, that they would promote life, peace, and justice, and work together for the common good, we pray to the Lord: R Hear Our Prayer


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For our local community and its needs: that we would act as witnesses to the love and mercy of Christ as we love our neighbors as ourselves, we pray to the Lord: R Hear Our Prayer For those who are sick, suffering, or homeless, and for the poor and unemployed, we pray to the Lord: R Hear Our Prayer For all those who have died, especially _________________ , we pray to the Lord: R Hear Our Prayer For our own needs and intentions, that we now recall in our hearts


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[6 second pause],

we pray to the Lord: R Hear Our Prayer V Dear Lord, we ask you to hear our prayers and to listen to us, your humble servants, as we come to you and prepare to celebrate the sacred mystery that you have given us and to remember the sacrifice of your death and Resurrection. Give us hope and joy, love and mercy. We ask this in your name. R Amen.

Kyrie Eleison

V Lord, have mercy. R Lord, have mercy.


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V Lord, have mercy. R Lord, have mercy. V Christ, have mercy. R Christ, have mercy.

Gloria

All GLORY TO GOD in the highest, and on earth peace to those of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, Heavenly Ruler, O God, almighty Creator. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Creator, you take away the sins of the world,


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have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Creator, 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 Creator. Amen.

Opening Prayer Afterwards the priest with hands joined, sings or says:

V Let us pray. Priest and people pray silently for a while. Then the priest extends his/her hands and singing or says the opening prayer, at the end of which the people respond:

R Amen.


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The Liturgy of the Word

The reader goes to the lectern for the first reading. All sit and listen.

READING 1

A reading from … To indicate the end, the reader adds:

This is the Word of the Lord

All respond:

R Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

The cantor sings or recites the psalm, and the people respond.

When there is a second reading, it is read at the lectern as before.


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READING 2

A reading from … To indicate the ending, the reader adds:

This is the word of the Lord. R Thanks be to God.

ALLELUIA

The alleluia or other chant follows. It is to be omitted if not sung:

R Alleluia, alleluia. … R Alleluia, alleluia.

Meanwhile if incense is used, the priest puts some in the censer. Then the deacon who is to proclaim the gospel bows to the priest and in a low voice asks for a blessing:


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Father/Mother, give me your blessing.

The priest says, in a low voice:

V The Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may worthily proclaim His Gospel.

In the name of the Father, and the Son, S and the Holy Spirit.

The deacon answers:

Amen

If there is no deacon, the priest bows before the altar and says inaudibly:

V Almighty God, cleanse my heart

and my lips that I may worthily proclaim your Gospel.

Then the deacon (or the priest) goes to the lectern. He/She may be accompanied by ministers with incense and candles.


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GOSPEL

V The Lord be with you. R And with your spirit. V A reading from the Holy Gospel + according to … The priest makes the sign of the cross on the book, and then on his/her forehead, lips, and breast. The people respond:

R Glory to you, O Lord. Then, if incense is used, the deacon (or priest) incenses the book, and proclaims the Gospel. At the end of the Gospel, the deacon (or priest) adds:

V This is the Gospel of the Lord. R Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Then the deacon/priest kisses the book saying inaudibly:

V May the words of the Gospel

wipe away our sins.


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Homily

A homily shall be given on all Sundays and holy days of obligation; it is recommended for other days.

Profession of Faith

After the homily, the profession of faith is said on Sundays and solemnities; it may also be said in solemn local celebrations.

All I believe in one God, the Creator almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Creator before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Creator;


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through whom all things were made. For us and for our salvation, God came down from heaven, (bow for the next two lines:)

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became human. For our sake, Jesus was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day, in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Creator. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his dominion will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Creator, who with the Creator and the Redeemer is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.


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I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

After the liturgy of the word, the ministers place the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, and the missal on the altar. Sufficient hosts (and wine) for the communion of the faithful are to be prepared. It is most important that the faithful should receive the Body of the Lord in hosts consecrated at the same Mass and should have the cup when it is permitted. Communion is thus a clearer sign of sharing in the sacrifice which is actually taking place. If the priest decides to offer the faithful both the Body and Blood of Christ, due to health reasons, the method of intinction is preferable.


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The priest, standing at the altar, takes the paten with the bread, and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, says inaudibly:

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life. Then the priest places the paten with the bread on the corporal. If no offertory song is sung, the priest may say the preceding words in an audible voice; then the people may respond:

R Blessed be God forever. The deacon (or the priest) pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying inaudibly:

By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity.


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Then the priest takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, says inaudibly:

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will become our spiritual drink. Then the priest places the chalice on the corporal. If no offertory song is sung, the priest may say the preceding words in an audible voice; then the people may respond:

R Blessed be God forever. The priest bows and says inaudibly:

With humble spirit and contrite heart may we be accepted to you, O Lord, and may our sacrifice in your sight this day be pleasing to you, Lord God.


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The priest may now incense the offerings and the altar. Afterwards the deacon or a minister incenses the priest and the people. Next the priest stands at the side of the altar and washes his/her hands, saying inaudibly:

Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sins. Standing at the center of the altar, facing the people, the priest extends and then joins his/her hands, saying:

V Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Creator.

R May the Lord accept the sacrifice

at your hands for the praise and glory of God’s name, for our good and the good of all the Holy Church.

V Amen.


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The Eucharistic Prayer

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer. With hands extended the priest says:

V The Lord be with you. R And with your spirit. V Lift up your hearts. R We lift them up to the Lord. V Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R It is right and just. It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, Holy Creator, almighty and eternal God. For, although you have no need of our praise,


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yet our thanksgiving is itself your gift, since our praises add nothing to your greatness but profit us for salvation, through Christ our Lord. And so, in company with the choirs of Angels, we praise you, and with joy we proclaim: At the end of the preface, the priest joins his/her hands and, together with the people, concludes it by saying or singing aloud:

ALL: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The priest, with hands extended says:


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V To you, therefore, most merciful Creator, we make humble prayer and petition through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord:

The priest joins his/her hands and, making the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:

that you accept and bless + these gifts, these offerings, these holy and unblemished sacrifices, which we offer you firstly for your holy catholic Church. With hands extended, the priest continues:

Be pleased to grant the Church peace, to guard, unite and govern the Church throughout the whole world, together with our bishop N. and all those who, holding to the truth, hand on the catholic and apostolic faith.


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Celebrant alone or one of the concelebrants:

Remember, Lord, your people,

especially those for whom we now pray,

N. and N.

The celebrant joins his/her hands and prays for them briefly. Then, with hands extended, the celebrant continues:

Remember, Lord, your servants gathered here, whose faith and devotion are known to you. For them, we offer you this sacrifice of praise or they offer it for themselves and all who are dear to them: for the redemption of their souls, in hope of health and well-being, and paying their homage to you, the eternal God, living and true.


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In union with those whose memory we venerate, especially the glorious Mary, Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ, and blessed Joseph, her Spouse, your blessed Apostles and Martyrs, and all your Saints; we ask that through their merits and prayers, in all things, we may be defended by your protecting help. God, accept this offering from your whole family. Grant us your peace in this life, save us from final damnation, and count us among those you have chosen. The priest joins his/her hands. Both celebrant and concelebrants, with hands outstretched over the offerings, says:


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Bless and approve our offerings; make it acceptable to you, an offering in spirit and in truth. Let it become for us the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord. The priest joins his/her hands. The words of the Lord in the following should be spoken clearly and distinctly, as their meaning demands. The priest takes the bread and, raising it a little above the altar, continues:

On the day before he was to suffer, he took bread in his holy and venerable hands, and with eyes raised to heaven

The priest looks upward.

to you, O God, his almighty Father, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:


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The priest bows slightly:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

The priest shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and genuflects in adoration.

Then the priest continues.

The priest takes the chalice, and, raising it a little bit above the altar, continues:

In a similar way, when supper was ended he took this precious chalice in his holy and venerable hands, and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessing and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:

The priest bows slightly:


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TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

The priest shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and genuflects in adoration.

V Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

R We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Then, with hands extended, the celebrant and concelebrants, say:


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Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the blessed Passion, the Resurrection from the dead, and the glorious Ascension into heaven of Christ, our Lord, we, your servants and your holy people, offer to your glorious majesty from the gifts that you have given us, this pure victim, this holy victim, this spotless victim, the holy Bread of eternal life and the Chalice of everlasting salvation. Be pleased to look upon these offerings with a serene and kindly countenance, and to accept them, as once you were pleased to accept the gifts of your servant Abel the just, the sacrifice of Abraham and Sarah, our parents in faith, and the offering of your high priest


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Melchizedek, a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim. Bowing, with hands joined, the priest says:

In humble prayer, we ask you, almighty God: command that these gifts be borne by the hands of your holy Angel to your altar on high in the sight of your divine majesty, so that all of us, who through this participation at the altar receive the most holy Body and Blood of Jesus, may be filled with every grace and heavenly blessing. With hands extended, the priest alone says:

Remember also, Lord, your servants N. and N. who have gone before us with the sign of faith and rest in the sleep of peace.


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Grant them, O Lord, we pray, and all who sleep in Christ, a place of refreshment, light and peace. The priest joins his/her hands in prayer. Then, with hands extended, the priest continues:

To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, The priest strikes his/her breast with right hand:

hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and communion with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: and all your Saints; admit us, we beseech you, into their company, not weighing our merits, but granting us your pardon, through Christ our Lord. Through whom you continue


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to make all these good things, O Lord; you sanctify them, fill them with life, bless them, and bestow them upon us. Celebrant alone, or with the concelebrants. The priest takes the chalice and the paten with host and, lifting them up, sings or says:

Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, O God, almighty Creator, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever. R Amen

The priest sets down the chalice and paten and with hands joined, sings or says:


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V At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

The priest extends his/her hands and continues with the people:

ALL:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.


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Doxology

With hands extended, the priest continues alone:

V Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The priest joins his/her hands.

R For the dominion, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.


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Breaking of the Bread

ALL

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

This may be repeated until the breaking of the bread is finished, but the last phrase is always “Grant us peace.”

Meanwhile, the priest takes the host and breaks it over the paten. The priest places a small piece in the chalice, saying inaudibly.


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V May this mingling of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it.

The priest genuflects. Taking the host, the priest raises it slightly over the paten and, facing the people, says aloud:

V Behold the Lamb of God, behold the one who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

R Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Facing the altar, the priest says inaudibly:

V May the Body of Christ

bring me to everlasting life.


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The priest reverently consumes the Body of Christ. Then the priest takes the chalice and says inaudibly:

V May the Blood of Christ

bring me to everlasting life. The priest reverently drinks the Blood of Christ.

Communion

After this, the priest takes the paten or other vessel and goes to the communicants. He takes a host for each one, raising it a little, and shows it saying:

V The Body of Christ. R Amen.

When a deacon gives communion, he/she does the same. While the priest receives the Body of Christ, the

communion song is begun. The vessels are cleaned by the priest, deacon, or acolyte

after the communion or after Mass, if possible, at the side table.


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Period of silence

Postcommunion Prayer

The priest, standing at the chair or at the altar, sings or says:

V What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity. The Lord be with you


V Let us pray.

Priest and people pray in silence for awhile, unless a period of silence has already been observed. Then the priest extends his/her hands and sings or says the prayer after communion, after which the people are to respond:

R Amen.


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Concluding Rite

If there are any brief announcements, they are made at this time.

Blessing

V The Lord be with you.


V Blessed be the Name of the Lord.

R Now and forever.

V Our help is in the Name of Our Lord.

R Who made heaven and earth.

V May almighty God bless you, the + Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

R Amen.


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Dismissal

The dismissal sends each member of the gathering to do good works, praising and blessing the Lord.

The deacon (or priest), with hands joined, sings or says:

V Go forth in peace, the Mass is ended.

R Thanks be to God.

The priest kisses the altar as at the beginning. Then the priest makes the customary reverence with the ministers and leaves.

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