The Liturgy of the Sacrament
The Order for Celebration of Holy Communion continues with
PREPARATION OF THE TABLE
TAKING OF THE BREAD AND WINE
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
This Short Proper Preface may be used
And now we give you thanks
because by water and the Holy Spirit
you have made us a holy people in Jesus Christ our Lord;
you raise us to new life in him
and renew in us the image of your glory.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
GIVING OF COMMUNION
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
The authorized Post Communion for the Day is normally used on Sundays and on Principal Festivals.
God of mercy,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and equipped for your service:
stir up in us the gifts of your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Sending Out
THE BLESSING
The bishop may use a seasonal blessing from the service for Holy Baptism, or another suitable blessing, or
The God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus,
establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith;
and the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be upon you and remain with you always.
Amen.
THE DISMISSAL
Go in the light and peace of Christ.
Thanks be to God.
From Easter to Pentecost Alleluia Alleluia may be added after both the versicle and response.
The bishop may lead the newly confirmed through the church.
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(The text can be found HERE.)
