Baptism: the sacrament that gives us new life in Christ and makes us members of the Church

Concluding Rites: the final part of the Mass, during which we are blessed and sent forth

Confirmation: that sacrament that seals us with the gift of the Holy Spirit and strengtheners our relationship with Jesus and the Church

Consecration: during the Mass when the bread and wine, through the priest's actions and the power of the Holy Spirit,  become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Dismissal: the part of the Mass where the priest or deacon dismisses us to serve God

Eucharist: the sacrament that nourishes us with the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ

Eucharist Prayer: the church's great power of thanksgiving to the Father. It includes the consecration of the bread and wine. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, at the consecration, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.

Genuflect: to touch one knee to the floor as an act of adoration in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

Holy Communion: the Body and Blood of Jesus which we receive in the Eucharist

hymn: a song we sing during the Mass.

Homily: during Mass when the priest talks to us about what we heard in the Gospel.

Introductory Rites: the beginning part of the Mass, during which we are welcomed and we pray for God's mercy

Kingdom of God: the power of God's love reigning over the world and our lives

Liturgy of the Eucharist: the second main part of the Mass, during which we praise and thank God, the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus, and we receive Holy Communion

Liturgy of the Word: the part of the Mass when we hear God's Word.

Mass: the celebration of the Eucharist

Parable: a type of story told to teach important lessons

Penitential Act: a prayer in the Mass in which the Church community asks for God's forgiveness. 

Sacraments: seven holy signs that Jesus gave to the Church, which gives us a share in God's life. The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Penance and Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders.

Sacraments of Christian Initiation: the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, which begin our lives in the Church.

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