Year 4 Eucharist
May they be nourished by the Body and Blood of Jesus to live as followers
Introductory Rites
Entrance Hymn
All stand and sing.
‘Circle of Love’ from Faith and Fun with
Songs by J Macpherson
Opening prayer
Priest: Dear God, you love each of us personally. We ask your blessing on
the children taking their first Holy Communion. We ask your blessing too
on their families. May they be nourished by the Body and Blood of Jesus
so that they may live as your followers. We ask this through Christ our
Lord.
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 (An invitation to the Table of the Lord).
Student 1: A reading from the book of Proverbs,
Wisdom has built her house and made seven columns for it. She has had
an animal killed for a feast, mixed spices in the wine, and set the table.
She has sent his servant girls to call out from the highest place in town:
“Come in, ignorant people!” And to the foolish man she says, “Come, eat
my food and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave the company of the
ignorant people, and live. Follow the way of knowledge.”
The word of the Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
All:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Jesus sat down with them at the table.
Alleluia!
Universal prayer - Prayer of the Faithful
Priest: Let us pray as members of God’s family to God who loves each of
us personally.
All: Jesus, nourish us with your Body and Blood.
Student 2: We pray for the children taking for their First Holy Communion.
of Jesus in the world.
All: Jesus, nourish us with your Body and Blood.
Student 3: We pray for the parents and other family members of those who
are to receive their First Holy Communion. Through their love and example
may those receiving their First Holy Communion continue to show the
importance of Eucharist for our daily lives.
All: Jesus, nourish us with your Body and Blood.
Student 4: We pray for the catechists and teachers who prepared the
children for their First Holy Communion. May the gift of Jesus be their
strength and guide.
All: Jesus, nourish us with your Body and Blood.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation of the Gifts
Prayer over the gifts:
Priest: Lord, may the bread and wine we bring to this Table become for us
the Body and Blood of Christ. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Prayer after communion:
Priest: Let us pray.
All: Lord Jesus, you give us your Body and Blood as a sign that we share
your life. May we continue to grow in love of you, who live and reign for
ever and ever.
Eucharist Prayer
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
All: It is right and just.
Priest:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Concluding Rites
Final blessing
Priest: The lord be with you. May almighty God bless you.
All: And also with you, Amen.

Dismissal
Priest: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.

Closing hymn
All stand and sing.
‘Jesus You are Bread for Us’ from Calling the Children by C Walker.