Eucharist- the center of catholic worship

2.  He took bread and, after giving thanks, broke it,
saying, “This is my body which is broken for you;
do this in my memory.” 1cor 11:24.

3. PARTICIPATION OF THE PEOPLE
The council requests for the active involvement of the
people in the celebration of the Eucharist along with the
priests, with correct understanding of the rites and
prayers of the liturgy.

4. Decrees made for the celebration
of the mass
 The council states the need to make necessary change
in the rite of the mass with due care taken to preserve
their substance and to discard the unnecessary
elements.

5. Importance of the liturgy of the
Word
 Covering the entire scripture through the mass
readings, within a prescribed number of years.

6. Homily
Purpose
 To communicate to the people, the message of the
scripture
 It is considered as essential part of the Eucharist and
should not be omitted on Sundays and other
important days.

7. Prayer of the faithful
Prayer must be made for the following intentions
 For the church
 For civil authorities
 For mankind
 For all in need

8. Role of the Vernacular language
 Importance is given to the mother tongue in the mass
readings, common prayers and certain parts of the
Eucharist where people participate.

9.  To participate more effectively people are
welcomed to receive the Lord’s body.
 The council leaves the choice for the bishops to
determine the form in which communion can be
granted to the faithful.
 A special appeal is made by the council to the
priests to teach people to take part in the entire
mass on Sundays and days of obligations.