The Preparation of the Chalice
Catechist: "All of that wine and just a drop of water. What do you think Father is praying with this gesture? What could that drop of water remind us of?"
- M: "It's the sheep!"
- G: "No, it's us!"
The Epiclesis
Catechist: "When Father prays the Epiclesis, what is He asking God to do?"
- M: "I know! He's asking God to send the Good Shepherd to protect the sheep!"
The Offering
Catechist: "When we have received the greatest gift, the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist, what could we do? What do we do when we receive a really great gift?"
- G: "When you get a gift you give a gift."
The Sign of Peace
Catechist: "What do you think the Peace of the Lord is like?"
- M: "The Peace of the Lord is when God shares His gifts. Like the Body and Blood."