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New Revised Roman Missal Edition
“Let The Children Come To Me”
The Table of contents The INTRODUCTORY RITES Greeting Penitential Act Confiteor Lord Have Mercy/Kyrie Gloria
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading Second Reading Gospel Reading Nicene Creed Prayers of the Faithful
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Preparation of the Gifts Holy Holy Holy Memorial Acclamation Great Amen
The COMMUNION RITE Our Father Sign of Peace Lamb of God
The CONCLUDING RITEs
Final Blessing Dismissal
Additional Prayers
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THE INTRODUCTORY RITES | Penitential Act
CONFITEOR
Father and YOU: 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, (Strike Breast) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Lord Have Mercy / Kyrie Eleison
Father: Lord, have mercy.
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You:
(Kyrie, eleison.) Christ, have mercy. (Christe, eleison.) Lord, have mercy. (Kyrie, eleison.)
Lord, have mercy. (Kyrie, eleison.) Christ, have mercy. (Christe, eleison.) Lord, have mercy. (Kyrie, eleison.)
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
First READING
READER: The Word of the Lord.
YOU:
Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm Second READING
READER: The Word of the Lord.
YOU:
Thanks be to God.
GOSPEL READING
FATHER: The Lord be with you. YOU: And with your spirit. Father: A reading from the holy Gospel according to... YOU: Glory to you, O Lord. FATHER: The Gospel of the Lord.
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YOU: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
THE INTRODUCTORY RITES
GLORIA
Father And YOU: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people 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 King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, 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 Father. Amen.
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THE COMMUNION RITE
sign of peace
FATHER: The peace of the Lord be with you always. YOU: And with your spirit. FATHER: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. LAMB OF GOD
YOU: 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.
FATHER: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Father and YOU: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
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THE ROSARY
1 The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. 2 Our Father 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. Amen. 3 Hail Mary Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 4 Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. 5 Fatima Prayer O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
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6 Hail Holy Queen Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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MORNING AND EVENING PRAYERS Morning prayer: Heavenly Father, I offer you this day all I think and do and say, uniting it with what was done by Jesus Christ, your only Son. Amen.
ACT OF CONTRITION: (PRAYER OF SORROW) My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Amen.
Evening Prayer: The Ten Commandments Examination of Conscience: 1. I am the LORD your God: you shall have no strange gods before me. Think about what is important to you. Think about God. How important is God? Do I have other ‘gods’ in my life; video games, TV, sports, computer games, celebrities? Do I choose to have a friendship with God. Do I pray to him? Do I remember that he is the Creator of everything? 2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain. Whenever you use God’s or Jesus’ name, it should be with love and respect, never in anger or frustration. God’s name is holy and sacred and deserving of praise and thanksgiving. God’s name is not an expression to be used in conversation. Use God’s name in your prayers. Do I say God’s name in anger? 3. Remember to keep holy the LORD’S Day. Sunday, the Sabbath, is special because God said so. Sunday should be a day set apart for Mass and for family time together. Do I go to Mass each week and on Holy Days? Do I ask my parents to take me? Do I remind my parents each week about Mass?
4. Honor your mother and your father. Your father and your mother are God’s gifts to you. How do I treat my mother and father and those in authority, such as teachers? Do I respect them? Am I kind to them? 5. You shall not kill. You can kill other’s spirits by unkind words and actions. Do I make fun of people? Do I exclude others from my group of friends? Do I gossip? Do I encourage others to be cruel? Do I recognize that I am created in God’s image? Do I believe that all human life begins at conception? 6. You shall not commit adultery. Staying faithful in relationships is important to God. Am I trustworthy and faithful in my friendships? Do others see me as someone they can trust? Am I a good listener? Do I try to give good advice? Do I watch inappropriate shows on TV or visit inappropriate sites on the Internet? 7. You shall not steal. You should not take what does not belong to you. Even if something is small or not worth much, it is wrong to take it. Do I steal? Do I take answers from someone else’s papers or tests? Do I respect what belongs to others? Do I know that stealing is wrong even if I don’t get caught? 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Sometimes it may be difficult to speak the truth in certain situations, but honesty is always best. Am I honest? Do I tell the truth even when it means that there may be consequences such as punishment? Do I encourage my friends to be honest? Do others trust me? 9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife. Covetting is wanting what others have. Do I envy others? Am I jealous because someone else may have more than I have or something better? Do I allow my jealousy to ruin my friendships? Am I always looking for more? Am I angry when I don’t get what I want? 10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. God may not always give you what you want, but God always gives you what you need. Am I grateful and happy with what God has given me? Do I recognize my own gifts and talents and those of others? Do I say ‘thank you’ to my parents? Do I thank God each day in my prayers?
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This book was created for our children who are a vital part of our Church. They are not the ‘future church’ they are the ‘present church’ and it is imperative that they come to know, understand and love Jesus in the Eucharist and the Catholic Mass. Too often, they feel left out because the missalettes are difficult to follow and read. This book gives them the Mass responses without a lot of other information which can sometimes be distracting to a child at Mass. The pictures were created to illustrate and explain the various parts of the Liturgy. Each page contains well-thought-out images, symbols, and Scripture references that accompany the prayers of the Mass. A detailed description of the images can be obtained at www.stjosephbrookfield.com
To the Children:
Jesus said, “Let the Children Come to Me…” Jesus has a special place in his heart for children and he very much desires that you know him and his love for you. Each time we attend Mass, we celebrate his life, death and resurrection, the Paschal Mystery. At the Last Supper, Jesus blessed bread and wine and said the words, “This is my Body”... “This is my Blood”... “Do this in memory of me.” He asked that we remember him and continue to share his Body and his Blood. Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist and he wants to share himself with you in a most intimate, special manner. Whether you are old enough to receive Communion or are preparing to receive it, you can certainly understand the beautiful and loving way that Jesus wants to be with us. Use this book to help you to learn and understand the Mass, which is the ultimate celebration of God’s love for us.
To the Parents:
You are the first and best teachers of the Faith. It is through your words and examples that your children will come to know Jesus. The First Commandment states that God is first, above all else, and the Third Commandment speaks of the Sabbath as a day set apart for worship and rest. By making attendance at Mass each week a priority, you tell your children how important your faith is, and you provide for them a much-needed foundation that will serve them for a lifetime. Use this book to help you explain the Mass to your children. Help them to learn the Great Mystery of the Eucharist, the gift of the true presence of Jesus Christ, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. This is the best and most important gift that you can give to your children. At each Mass, remember the words of Jesus…“Do this in memory of me.”
To obtain additional copies of this book please contact: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Brookfield, Connecticut 06804 Email: stjosephbrookfield@parishmail.com Website: www.stjosephbrookfield.com Phone: 203-775-1035 Fax: 203-775-1684 Copyright 2011 Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Brookfield Connecticut Illustrated and designed by DiGuiseppi Studios. Brookfield, CT
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