Let’s go step by step to fill out this worksheet about “The Order of the Mass.” This is a common structure used in Catholic Church services, and we’ll break it down simply.
We have four main parts listed on the left:
1. Introductory Rites
2. Liturgy of the Word
3. Liturgy of the Eucharist
4. Concluding Rites
For each part, we need to write:
- An
Illustration (a simple drawing idea or symbol that represents this part)
- A
Description (what happens during this part — short and clear)
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Step 1: Introductory Rites
This is how the Mass begins — getting everyone ready to worship.
✔ Illustration idea: People walking into church, or a priest greeting people at the door. You could draw a cross with people around it.
✔ Description: The Mass starts with songs, prayers, and saying sorry for our sins. We get ready to hear God’s word.
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Step 2: Liturgy of the Word
This is when we listen to readings from the Bible.
✔ Illustration idea: An open book (Bible), or someone reading aloud while others listen.
✔ Description: We listen to stories from the Bible, including a Gospel reading about Jesus. Then there’s a homily (short talk) and we say what we believe in the Creed.
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Step 3: Liturgy of the Eucharist
This is the most important part — where bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
✔ Illustration idea: A chalice (cup) and host (bread), or hands holding up bread and wine.
✔ Description: We bring gifts of bread and wine to the altar. The priest says special words to change them into Jesus’ body and blood. Then we receive Holy Communion.
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Step 4: Concluding Rites
This is how the Mass ends — sending us out to live as Christians.
✔ Illustration idea: People leaving church, or a priest blessing everyone with his hand raised.
✔ Description: The priest gives a final blessing. We are sent out to love and serve God and others during the week.
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Now let’s put it all together neatly in the table format.
Final Answer:
| Part | Illustration | Description |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Introductory Rites | People entering church or a cross | We start with songs, greetings, and asking forgiveness to prepare our hearts. |
| Liturgy of the Word | Open Bible or person reading | We listen to Bible readings, a sermon, and say the Creed together. |
| Liturgy of the Eucharist | Chalice and host (bread & wine) | Bread and wine are blessed and become Jesus’ body and blood; we receive Communion. |
| Concluding Rites | Priest blessing or people leaving | We get a final blessing and are sent out to live as followers of Jesus. |
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of the order of mass worksheet.
