Immaculate Heart of Mary: LivingtheLiturgy-TheMass

Part 5 - The Communion Rite

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:32:00 -0400

The purpose and rules behind the reception of Communion in the Catholic Mass. This discussion includes what we believe the Eucharist is, and why we cannot invite non-Catholic Christians to receive communion with us at Mass.

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Part 4 - Eucharistic Prayer

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:30:00 -0400

The purpose and history behind the prayers of consecration of the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass, turning bread and wine into the body, blood, soul and divinty of Jesus Christ.

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Part 3 - Preparation of Gifts

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:09:00 -0400

The purpose and explanation of what we do to prepare for the consecration of the Holy Eucharist.

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Part 1 - Introductory Rites

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:32:00 -0400

An explanation of the Catholic Mass

The purpose and history behind the Introductory Rites of the Catholic Mass, including design of the church, music, guestures, the Kyrie, Gloria and Opening Prayers.

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