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===Liturgy of the Eucharist===
[[File:Elevation of the Host.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Elevation (liturgy)|elevation of the host]] began in the 14th century to show people the consecrated host.|alt=]]

The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the altar and gifts,<ref>GIRM, paragraph 73</ref> while the collection may be taken. This concludes with the priest saying: "Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father." The congregation stands and responds: "May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good, and the good of all His holy Church."<ref>Mass as the renovation of Christ Passover's sacrifice on the altar is a concept expressed not solely by the Tridentine Mass, but also by the [[Second Vatican Council]]. Quote: "As often as ''the sacrifice of the cross in which Christ our Passover was sacrificed, is celebrated on the altar'', the work of our redemption is carried on, and, in the sacrament of the eucharistic bread, the unity of all believers who form one body in Christ is both expressed and brought about. All men are called to this union with Christ, who is the light of the world, from whom we go forth, through whom we live, and toward whom our whole life strains." (''[[Lumen Gentium]]'', [https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html n°. 3]).</ref> The priest then pronounces the variable prayer over the gifts.

Then in dialogue with the faithful the priest brings to mind the meaning of "eucharist", to give thanks to God. A variable prayer of thanksgiving follows, concluding with the acclamation "[[Sanctus|Holy, Holy]] ....Heaven and earth are full of your glory. ...Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest."

The [[Anaphora (liturgy)|anaphora]], or more properly "Eucharistic Prayer", follows. The oldest of the anaphoras of the Roman Rite, fixed since the [[Council of Trent]], is called the [[Roman Canon]], with central elements dating to the fourth century. With the liturgical renewal following the [[Second Vatican Council]], numerous other Eucharistic prayers have been composed, including four for children's Masses. Central to the Eucharist is the [[Words of Institution|Institution Narrative]], recalling the words and actions of Jesus at his [[Last Supper]], which he told his disciples to do in remembrance of him.<ref>{{Bibleverse||Luke|22:19}}; {{Bibleverse|1|Corinthians|11:24–25}}</ref> Then the congregation [[Memorial Acclamation|acclaims]] its belief in Christ's conquest over death, and their hope of eternal life.<ref>GIRM, paragraph 151</ref> Since the early church an essential part of the Eucharistic prayer has been the [[epiclesis]], the calling down of the [[Holy Spirit in Christianity|Holy Spirit]] to sanctify our offering.<ref>GIRM, paragraph 79c</ref> The priest concludes with a [[doxology]] in praise of God's work, at which the people give their [[Amen]] to the whole Eucharistic prayer.<ref>{{Cite book|url=http://www.ccwatershed.org/media/pdfs/14/01/25/13-21-48_0.pdf|title=Mass of the Roman Rite|last=Jungmann, SJ|first=Josef|year=1948|pages=101–259}}</ref>