Introductory Rites: Adapted From Sunday Celebrations in The Absence of A Priest
Introductory Rites: Adapted From Sunday Celebrations in The Absence of A Priest
Introductory Rites: Adapted From Sunday Celebrations in The Absence of A Priest
INTRODUCTORY RITES
LEADER: We gather here to celebrate the Lord’s Day. Sunday has been called the Lord’s
Day because it was on this day that Jesus conquered sin and death and rose to
new life. While we are not able to celebrate Mass today and receive Holy
Communion, let us be united in the Spirit of Christ with the Church around the
world as we celebrate our redemption in Christ’s suffering, death, and
resurrection.
All make the sign of the cross as leader continues:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL: Amen
LEADER: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be God forever.
ALL: Blessed be God forever.
LEADER: Let us Pray.
All pray in silence for a short time, then leader continues:
Praise to you, O God, our Father, for you give us this first day of the week to
restore our hope, to refresh our spirits, and inspire us for works of mercy,
charity, apostolic service. On this day that belongs to you, we recall in faith that
day when Christ rose from the dead; and with great fervor we look forward to
the future of Christ’s return.
May our gathering this day lead us to a deeper solidarity of faith and a profound
sense of gratitude for the grace of our baptism.
May our prayer lead us to love for the poor, a greater respect for the dignity of
human life, and the liberation of the oppressed.
As we remember the resurrection of your Christ, may we receive the life-giving
breath of the Holy Spirit, so that we might be effective witnesses of the Gospel.
To you belong all glory and honor and power both now and forever. Amen.
PSALM: What helps you when you are on the receiving end of correction?
ROMANS: How would you apply “Love is the fulfillment of the law” to the
political debates or situations taking place in society today?
MATTHEW: What successes and failures have you faced when working to resolve
conflicts?
After the reflections or sharing, a period of sacred silence for further meditation
on the readings may be observed.
If there are catechumens or elect present, after the silence, continue breaking
open the Word of God if necessary to conclude the celebration (Parish RCIA
Coordinators will be helpful with providing additional materials to facilitate this)
and then close with the Concluding Rite
PROFESSION OF FAITH: Recite either the Nicene Creed or the Apostles’ Creed
www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/prayers/basic-prayers.cfm
ACT OF THANKSGIVING
The act of thanksgiving may be a song, hymn, psalm, canticle, or litany. See music choices
above. Parish music directors may advise their communities on additional appropriate choices
within parish repertoire for the season.
CONCLUDING RITE
LEADER: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life.
ALL: Amen
SIGN OF PEACE
If appropriate, all may exchange a sign of peace