Praise be to You, O Christ.
Sit
The priest now turns back to the middle of the altar and says the Creed.
You also say it (see page 2).
THE MASS OF THE FAITHFUL
(From the Offertory to the Communion)
THE OFFERING OF THE HOST
The priest takes the cloth off the chalice. Then he holds up a small gold plate on which is the bread, called the host.
*Take, O holy Father, almighty and eternal God, this spotless host which I, Your unworthy servant, offer to You for my many sins and for all who serve You, living and dead. May it help them and me to gain eternal life.
The priest goes to the right side of the altar. He pours wine and water into the chalice. Then the priest goes back to the middle of the altar and raises the chalice.
THE OFFERING OF THE CHALICE
*We offer You, O Lord, this chalice. May it help us and all the world to gain eternal life. Amen.