Memorial Acclamation

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The Memorial Acclamation is a congregational response in the Catholic Mass proclaiming faith in Christ’s death, resurrection, and future coming after the consecration of the Eucharist.

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Memorial Acclamation canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf liturgical acclamation
part of the Mass
addressedTo Christ
alsoKnownAs Mysterium fidei acclamation
codifiedIn General Instruction of the Roman Missal
denominationalContext Roman Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism
expresses anticipation of Christ’s return
faith in Christ’s saving work
remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice
follows consecration of the Eucharist
hasFormula Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
influencedBy liturgical reforms of the Second Vatican Council
introducedBy Pope Paul VI
introducedIn Roman Missal of 1969
linked to: Missale Romanum
languageVariant English
Latin
liturgicalFunction congregational response
proclamation of faith
liturgicalRank ordinary of the Mass
liturgicalSeasonUsage used throughout the liturgical year
musicalSetting chant
congregational hymnody
polyphony
normativelySaid in unison by the assembly
notUsedIn Traditional Latin Mass (1962 Missal)
linked to: Tridentine Mass
occursAfter elevation of the chalice
elevation of the host
participationType active participation of the faithful
partOf Eucharistic Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist
positionInOrder after the priest’s proclamation “The mystery of faith”
proclaims Christ’s death
Christ’s future coming
Christ’s resurrection
relatedTo Mysterium fidei
requires response by the people
rubricalSource Roman Missal
linked to: Missale Romanum
spokenBy congregation
theologicalTheme Eschatological hope
Paschal Mystery
Real Presence of Christ
usedIn Catholic Mass
Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite
Roman Rite

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Liturgy of the Eucharist includesAcclamation Memorial Acclamation