ARTICLE 74

VOCAB

• Holy Communion - Another name for the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
• Liturgy - The official name for the Church's public, communal prayer.
• Homily - A brief liturgical sermon that explains the scripture readings.
• Eucharistic prayer - The part of the mass that blesses the bread and wine.
• Psalmody - "a song sung to a harp."

ARTICLE 74 NOTES

• The Word of God prepares hearts for participation in Holy Communion.
• A common misconception about Catholics is we do not use Sacred Scriptures.
• Two main parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
• We are nourished by "the bread of life," which comes from Christ.