CEC SACRAMENTARY
The celebrant begins the Eucharistic prayer. With hands extended he sings or says:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
He lifts up his hands and continues:
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
With hands joined and bowing slightly, he continues:
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
An appropriate preface follows, which is then followed by one of the Eucharistic Prayers.
ORDINARY TIME: The priest continues the preface with hands extended:
Father, all powerful and everliving God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through his cross and resurrection he freed us from sin and death and called us to the glory that has made us a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people set apart.
Everywhere we proclaim your mighty works, for you have called us out of darkness into your own wonderful light.
And so with all the choirs of angels in heaven we proclaim your glory and join in their unending hymn of praise:
oly, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Eucharistic Prayer I
The priest, with hands extended, says:
We come to you, Father, with praise and thanksgiving through Jesus Christ your Son.
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross over both bread and chalice, says:
Through him we ask you to accept and bless + these gifts we offer to you.
With hands extended, he continues:
We ask you to remember your holy catholic Church, watch over it and guide it; grant it peace and unity throughout the world. We ask you to remember N.__________, our Patriarch, N.__________, our Bishop, and all who teach the faith that comes to us through the apostles.
Remember, Lord, your people, especially those for whom we now pray __________.
He prays for them briefly with hands joined. Then, with hands extended, he continues:
Remember all of us gathered here before you. You know how firmly we believe in Jesus and dedicate ourselves to you. We offer you this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for ourselves and those who are dear to us. We pray to you, our living and true God, for our wellbeing and redemption.
In union with the whole Church we honor Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord and God. We honor Joseph, her husband, the apostles and martyrs, Peter and Paul (, __________) and all the Saints. May their prayers gain us your constant help and protection.
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:
Bless and approve our offering; make it acceptable to you, an offering in spirit and truth. Let it become for us, by the power of your Holy Spirit, the + Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord.
The
words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and
distinctly, as their meaning demands:
The day before
he suffered, he took bread in his sacred hands, and looking up to heaven to you,
his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it
to his disciples, and said:
Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the celebrant says:
Father, we celebrate the memory of Jesus, your Son. We, your people and your ministers, recall his passion, his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension into glory; and from the many gifts you have given us we offer to you, God of glory and majesty, this holy and perfect sacrifice: the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation.
Look with favor on these offerings and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your servant Abel, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the bread and wine offered by your priest Melchizedek.
For ourselves, we ask some share in the fellowship of your apostles and martyrs and all the saints. Though we are sinners, we trust in your mercy and love. Do not consider what we truly deserve, but grant us your forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Lord.
With hands extended, he continues:
Through him you give us all these gifts. You fill them with life and goodness; you bless them and make them holy.
He takes the chalice and the host and, lifting them up, says:
By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
AMEN.
The celebrant continues:
And, now as our Savior Christ taught us we are bold to pray…
Or
Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave us….
Or
Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to pray…
All say together:
ur 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.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
The Fraction
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated host in half, then breaks a small piece and places it in the chalice.
Optional private preparation of the priest:
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit, your death brought life to the world. By your holy Body and Blood, free me from all my sins and from every evil. Keep me faithful in your teaching and never let me be parted from You.
The Celebrant continues:
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.
The Celebrant elevates the host and the chalice together, saying:
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his Supper.
People: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Priest: The gifts of God for the people of God, take them in remembrance that Jesus died for you and feed on him in your hearts, with thanksgiving.
Closing Prayers
After Communion the celebrant says:
Priest: Let us pray.
Celebrant and congregation say together:
ternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Or
lmighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out to do the work
you have given us to do, to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.
Optional:
Lord God, send Saint Michael the Archangel,
To defend us in battle.
To be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
Lord God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Or
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lord God, we ask you to send forth Michael the Archangel to defend us in battle.
At your command, may he be our protector in battle against wickedness and the snares of the devil.
Lord God, rebuke the enemy, and send the heavenly hosts of angels to thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Blessings
Making the sign of the cross over the congregation, the celebrant says:
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. =Amen.=
*Or this* Num 6:24-26
"The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. =Amen.=
May almighty God bless you, + the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
*The Deacon, or the Celebrant, may dismiss the people with these words*
Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing, shouting, and praising God in the power of the Spirit.
*People* Thanks be to God.
Eucharistic Prayer II
The priest joins his hands and holding them outstretched over the offerings, says:
Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let your Holy Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy,
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:
so that they may become for us the + Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
He joins his hands.
The words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and distinctly, as their meaning demands:
Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said,
Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows
the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in
adoration.
The celebrant continues:
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the priest says:
In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. May all of us who share in the Body and Blood of Jesus be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit.
Lord, remember your Church throughout the world; make us grow in love, together with our Patriarch, N.__________, our Bishop, N.__________, and all the clergy.
Remember those for whom we now pray __________.
He prays for them briefly with hands joined. Then, with hands extended, he continues:
Draw our hearts to remember the poor and broken. As we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus may we be transformed to become the Body of Christ to the world.
Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the mother of God, Joseph, her husband, with the apostles, martyrs, and all the saints (especially _____________). May we praise you in union with them and give you glory through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
He takes the chalice and the host and, lifting them up, says:
By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, forever and ever.
The people respond:
AMEN.
The celebrant continues:
And, now as our Savior Christ taught us we are bold to pray…
Or
Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave us….
Or
Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to pray…
All say together:
ur 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.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever and ever. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer III
The priest, with hands extended, says:
Father, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working of the Holy Spirit. From age to age you gather a people to yourself so that from east to west a perfect offering may be made to the glory of your name.
He joins his hands and holding them outstretched over the offerings, says:
And so, Father, we bring you these gifts. We ask you to make them holy by the power of the Holy Spirit that they may become
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:
the + Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate this Eucharist.
He joins his hands.
The words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and distinctly, as their meaning demands:
On the night he was betrayed, he took bread and gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said,
Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again, He gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the priest says:
Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation, his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven, and ready to greet him when he comes again, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Look with favor on your Church’s offering, and see the Victim whose death has reconciled us to yourself. Grant that we, who are nourished by his Body and Blood, may be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become one Body in Christ.
May he make us an everlasting gift to you and enable us to share in the inheritance of your saints, with Mary, the Mother of God, Joseph her husband, the apostles, the martyrs (Saint __________) and all your saints, on whose constant intercession we rely for help.
Strengthen in faith Your Church on earth, along with your servant, N.__________, our Patriarch, our own Bishop, N.__________, and all the Bishops, with the clergy and the entire people your Son has gained for you.
Remember those for whom we now pray __________.
He prays for them briefly with hands joined. Then, with hands extended, he continues:
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children wherever they may be. We hope to enjoy forever the vision of your glory,
He joins his hands.
through Jesus Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.
By him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, forever and ever.
The
people respond:
AMEN.
The priest, with hands extended, says:
Holy and gracious Father, in your infinite love you made us for yourself, and when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms on the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
He joins his hands and holding them outstretched over the offerings, says:
And so, Father, we pray that, in your goodness and mercy, your Holy Spirit may descend upon us and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the + Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.
The words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and distinctly, as their meaning demands:
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said,
Take, eat: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them and said,
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in adoration. Then, with hands extended, he says:
Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, and awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we offer you praise as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the priest says:
Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice to the praise of your Name.
Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.
Remember N.__________, our Patriarch, N.__________ our own Bishop, and all who minister in your Church and teach the true faith that comes to us from the apostles. Remember those for whom we now pray __________.
He prays for them briefly with hands joined. Then, with hands extended, he continues:
And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with Joseph her husband, with (__________), patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
He takes the chalice and the host and, lifting them up, says:
By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
The people respond:
AMEN.
The priest, with hands extended, says:
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
The words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and distinctly, as their meaning demands.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said:
Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said:
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in adoration.
The Celebrant continues:
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the celebrant says:
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the
+ Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
Then with hands extended, the celebrant says:
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ.
He takes the chalice and the host and, lifting them up, says:
By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
The people respond:
AMEN.
The priest, with hands extended, says:
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
The
words of the Lord in the following formulas should be spoken clearly and
distinctly, as their meaning demands.
On the night
before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given
thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said:
Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it on the paten, and bows in adoration. Then he continues:
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given
thanks, he gave it to them, and said:
Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.
He shows the consecrated chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and bows in adoration.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
Then he sings or says:
hrist has died,
Christ is risen,
Christ will come again.
Then with hands extended, the celebrant says:
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you,
O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this
bread and this wine.
He joins his hands and then makes the sign of the cross once over both bread and chalice, says:
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the + Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant.
Then with hands extended, the priest says:
Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with (___________ and) all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters;
He joins his hands.
through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.
He takes the chalice and the host and, lifting them up, says:
By him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
The people respond:
AMEN.
The Fraction
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated host in half, then breaks a small piece and places it in the chalice.
Optional private preparation of the priest:
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, by the will of the Father and the work of the Holy Spirit, your death brought life to the world. By your holy Body and Blood, free me from all my sins and from every evil. Keep me faithful in your teaching and never let me be parted from You.
[Alleluia.] Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
*In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except during Easter Season.*
The Celebrant continues:
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.
The Celebrant elevates the host and the chalice together, saying:
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his Supper.
People: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Priest: The gifts of God for the people of God, take them in remembrance that Jesus died for you and feed on him in your hearts, with thanksgiving.
After Communion the celebrant says:
Priest: Let us pray.
Celebrant and congregation say together:
ternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Optional:
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts –
by the divine power of God –
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Or
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lord Jesus, we ask you to send forth Michael the Archangel
to defend us in battle.
At your command, may he be our protector in battle against wickedness and the snares of the devil.
Lord Jesus, rebuke the enemy, and send the heavenly hosts of angels to thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Blessings
The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and remain with you always. =Amen.=
*Or this* Num 6:24-26
"The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace." The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. =Amen.=
*The Deacon, or the Celebrant, may dismiss the people with these words*
Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing, shouting, and praising God in the power of the Spirit.
*People* Thanks be to God.