- Penitential Rite
In the [] , the Penitential Rite is a part of the Introductory Rites of the Mass. The Penitential Rite is a time of reflection on one's sins and a prayer for God's mercy. While the Penitential Rite is similar to the
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation , the priest does not offer absolution; this differs fromAnglicanism , where absolution "is" offered during the Penitential Rite.Definition:
The Rite
*Option A (Often called the Confiteor or
Mea Culpa ; the most popular form):All: I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault,
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,
all the angels and saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord, our God.*Option B (Infrequently used):
Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love.
Congregation: And grant us your salvation.*Option C (May be said by the deacon or priest, or sung under the leadership of a cantor):
Minister: (The priest prays a short, spontaneous invocation): Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.
Minister: (Second invocation): Christ, have mercy.
Congregation: Christ, have mercy.
Minister: (Third invocation): Lord, have mercy.
Congregation: Lord, have mercy.The Penitential Rite always concludes:
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Congregation: Amen.The
Kyrie eleison follows the Penitential rite, unless Form C is used, because Form C incorporates the Kyrie. The Gloria follows the Kyrie, and the Introductory Rites conclude with theCollect .ee also
*Mass
*Roman Catholic Church
*Mea Culpa
*Kyrie eleison External links
* [http://catholic-resources.org/ The Order of the Mass]
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