Prayers and Responses
The 1975 Roman Missal allows for certain variations in prayers and responses at certain times during the Mass. Below are those most commonly used. Dark blue words indicate words spoken by the altar server/congregation while words of the priest/celebrant are this color.
Greeting
Make the sign of the cross...
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.
Penitential Rite
I confess to almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault
Strike your breast with you closed right hand/fist
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin, and all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen.

Kyrie Eleison
These are repeated first by the priest and then by the congregation...
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 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.
Liturgy of the Word
After the first reading...
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God

Prior to reading of the Gospel, stand...
The Lord be with you, And also with you. A reading from the holy gospel according to...
Trace a small cross with your thumb on your forehead, lips and heart
Glory to you, Lord.

At conclusion...
This is the gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died , and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will Come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Offertory Response
Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church.
Prayer over the Gifts
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamations
1. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
2. Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
3. When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
4. Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Savior of the world.
Amen.
Lord's Prayer
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.
Sign of Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever.
Amen.
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you.
Agnus Dei
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.

This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper.
Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Closing Rite
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Blessing with all making the sign of the cross.
The Mass is ended, go in peace,
Thanks be to God.
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