Order of the Catholic Mass

This is a translation into ASL of the Catholic Mass. To understand the glossing system used, go to the Glossing system used for songs and ritual texts. The following symbology is used to show who is speaking: P = priest, L = lector, C = congregation, A = all, and N = replace with the appropriate name. Each section is glossed independently and notes are offered so that the ASL translation can be compared with the English translation used in American Catholic churches. If you are interpreting for a Deaf person who is not familiar with the Catholic mass, you could sign YOUR-TURN when it is the congregation's turn to say something so that the Deaf consumer(s) can know that it is their turn to sign. It is, of course, their decision if they want to copy the interpreter's sign, sign it in the way they wish, or remain silent.

My choice is to spatialize Jesus on the left (since he is at the right hand of God and therefore on the left from our perspective), to put God the Father on the right, and the Holy Spirit in the middle. When God as a whole is meant, I spatialize Him in the middle. The notes on signs are cummulative, that is, if a sign is described in an earlier section, it is not described later. Try a search of the page if you don't find a description of the sign you need.

Ideally, the priest, the choir director, and other relevant church workers should share texts with you that will be use for the service. You should be able to get the hymns and the music the choir and soloists will perform a week or so before the service. Some people who are responsible for the music are strangely territorial and may give you trouble, sadly. Explain to them as musical performers that there is a need to try and make the signed hymns look rhythmic and clarify any old-fashioned English and complex concepts as much as possible. If they cannot relate to this, go over their heads. The prayers of the faithful are usually printed out for the lector and should be available the same day. Ask if a second copy can be made for you. Some homilists (people who offer the sermon) may print out notes for themselves; ask them if you could have a copy to read shortly before the service and get there early in order to do so. The readings and other special liturgical units that may be added on special Holy Days are standard on a three-year cycle: A, B, and C. Know which cycle you are in and get a copy of the missal so that you can read it beforehand. You can find the readings on-line at: USCCB - Readings and Psalms for the month. For translations into glossed ASL (written in English to show which signs to use) of the various readings, see or Most of the Scriptural readings have also been videotaped in ASL and can be purchased from Deaf Missions. I have translated the Responsorial Psalms.

Introductory Rites

Greeting

P: IN NAME HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT, SIGN-OF-CROSS.
C: AMEN.

(form A)

P: LORD JESUS CHRIST HIS-lf GRACE, GOD HIS-rt L-O-V-E, AND INTERACT HOLY SPIRIT GO-WITH (2h)YOU.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.

(form B)

P: GRACE AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR HEAVENLY-FATHER AND LORD JESUS CHRIST TOGETHER (2h)YOU.
C: BLESS GOD, HIMSELF-rt HEAVENLY-FATHER OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (or) you-SAME-AS-us YOU.

(form C)

P: LORD GO-WITH (2h)YOU.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.

P: IN NAME HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT, SIGN-OF-CROSS.
C: AMEN.

To see the ASL translation without notes, go to Complete Mass in ASL (without notes or English text)

Notes: GRACE - [O^] or [S], held high and PO > Heaven, supinates and opens to [5] while being brought towards head. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Grace.

GO-WITH - (2h)[A] press palms together and move forward.

you-SAME-AS-us - (2h)[Y], POs ><, FOs up, travel back and forth between the interpreter and the priest whom the interpreter should now face.

HEAVENLY-FATHER - (2h)[A], FOs up, DH - held against forehead, NDH close to but lower, both hands open to (2h)[5] while moving upwards. HEAVEN may be added to this. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Heavenly Father - 1.

(2h)YOU - Underlined words are honorific indices ("indexes"), using the FT of the upturned palm to indicate who is being honored.

BLESS - (2h)[O^], POs ><, held at mouth. Hands are brought downwards while opening to (2h)[5]. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Bless.

HOLY - H-CLEAN. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Holy - 1.s

SIGN-OF-CROSS - With FT of [B^], touch forehead, midchest, left scapula, and right scapula.

AMEN - (2h)[B], FOs up, are pressed together and brought down in a long, deliberate motion. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Amen.

English text:

(form A)

P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C: And also with you.

(form B)

P: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
C: Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (or) And also with you.

(form C)

P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.

Penitential Rite (Actus Paenitentialis)

(form A)

P: MY (<) BROTHER+, (>) SISTER+, PREPARE CELEBRATE HOLY, FULL UNDERSTAND, NOT-YET. COME-ON REMEMBER OUR SIN.
A: ME CONFESS GOD ALMIGHTY, MY (<) BROTHER+, (>) SISTER+, ME SIN BLAME-me MYSELF. HOW? THINK-ABOUT, SPEAK+, alt.DO-WRONG, AVOID DO RIGHT. ME ASK VIRGIN GOD BLESS, (2h)#ALL ANGEL AND SAINT+, AND (2h)YOU, MY (<) BROTHER+, (>) SISTER+, PRAY FOR ME TO THE LORD OUR GOD.
P: PRAY GOD ALMIGHTY HAVE-MERCY-ON-us, FORGIVE OUR SIN, AND BRING-TO-Heaven US TO LIVE FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

(form B)

P: LORD, WE SIN AGAINST YOU.
C: LORD, HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: LORD, SHOW-us US HAVE-MERCY-ON-us AND L-O-V-E.
C: GIFT-TO-us US YOUR SALVATION.
P: PRAY GOD HAVE-MERCY-ON-us US, FORGIVE OUR SIN, AND BRING-TO-Heaven US TO LIVE FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

(form C)

P: GOD SEND YOU-lf HELP PEOPLE HEALTHY IF THEY-rt HUMBLE. LORD, HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
C: LORD, HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: YOU-lf COME SUMMON SINNER. CHRIST HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
C: CHRIST HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: HEAVENLY-FATHER SEATED-rt, YOU-lf SEATED-lf BEG: LORD HAVE-MERCY-ON-below.
C: LORD, HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: PRAY GOD HAVE-MERCY-ON-us US, FORGIVE OUR SIN, AND BRING-TO-Heaven US TO LIVE FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

Notes: PREPARE - PLAN.

COME-ON - (2h)[B^] move in circles pivoting at the wrists to beckon someone to do something.

SIN - (2h)[X] touch their respective sides of the mouth, descend to neutral space and circle antisymmetrically parallel to the chest. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Sin.

CONFESS - (2h)[B], POs > chest, FOs down, touch torso, run FTs up it, then turn FTs away. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Admit.

ALMIGHTY - COMPLETE POWERFUL, that is, (2h)[B^], DH circles around and lands in the palm of NDH, PO up, FO > DS + FT of [C] strike biceps and immediately pull away. For a QuickTime file of COMPLETE, see ASL Pro: Whole.

DO-WRONG - MAKE-MISTAKE.

GIFT-TO-us - (2h)[X], POs ><, FOs up, hands tip back towards signer to show that something is given as a gift.

VIRGIN - V-GIRL.

(2h)#ALL - (2h)[A], POs ><, FOs up, are held at shoulder height and move away while opening to (2h)[L].

ANGEL - (2h)[B^] touch FTs to shoulders, then arms extended and bent move slightly as if flying gently.

SAINT - S-NICE.

PRAY - (2h)[B] press palms together and circle vertically normal (perpendicular) to the torso.

HAVE-MERCY-ON-us - (2h)[open 8], POs > signer, hands move in vertical circles normal (perpendicular) to the chest. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Mercy - 2.

SALVATION - S-FREE.

SUMMON - DH [B] taps NDH [B], PO down, FO > signer, then moves > signer while closing to an [A], PO away from signer, FO up, and moving up.

SEATED-rt - Right hand [V:], PO > signer, FO up, moves down slightly to show placement.

SEATED-lf - Left hand [V:], PO > signer, FO up, moves down slightly to show placement.

(form A)

P: My brothers and sisters, to prepare to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins.
A: I confess to almighty God, to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do. I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
P: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
C: Amen.

(form B)

P: Lord, we have sinned against you.
C: Lord, have mercy.
P: Lord, show us your mercy and love.
C: And grant us your salvation.
P: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
C: Amen.

(form C)

P: You were sent to heal the contrite: Lord have mercy.
C: Lord have mercy.
P: You came to call sinners: Christ have mercy
C: Christ have mercy.
P: You plead for us at the right hand of the Father: Lord have mercy.
C: Lord have mercy.
P: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
C: Amen.

Kyrie (Kyrie) (Omit if form C of the Penitential Rite was used)

P: LORD HAVE-MERCY-ON-us. C: LORD HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: CHRIST HAVE-MERCY-ON-us. C: CHRIST HAVE-MERCY-ON-us.
P: LORD HAVE-MERCY-ON-us. C: Lord have mercy.

P: Lord have mercy. C: Lord have mercy.
P: Christ have mercy. C: Christ have mercy.
P: Lord have mercy. C: Lord have mercy.

Gloria (Gloria) (Omit during Advent and Lent)

A: GLORY GOD HIS-ctr ADVANCED, AND PEACE FOR HIS-ctr PEOPLE HERE EARTH. LORD GOD, HEAVEN ITS-ctr KING, ALMIGHTY GOD AND HEAVENLY-FATHER. WE WORSHIP YOU-ctr. WE THANK++-ctr YOU-ctr. WE PRAISE ABOUT YOUR GLORY. LORD JESUS CHRIST, ONLY SON FROM HEAVENLY-FATHER. LORD, GOD, LAMB FROM GOD, YOU-ctr TAKE-AWAY SIN FROM WORLD. HAVE-MERCY-ON-us US. YOU-ctr SIT SEATED-AT-lf, HEAVENLY-FATHER SEATED-AT-rt. ACCEPT OUR PRAYER. WHY? YOU-ctr ALONE HOLY YOU-ctr. YOU-ctr ALONE LORD, TOP ADVANCED, JESUS CHRIST, WITH HOLY SPIRIT, PLUS GLORY GOD HEAVENLY-FATHER. AMEN.

Notes: GLORY - (2h)[5], POs><, FOs away from signer, DH which is on top wiggles fingers while ascending. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Glory.

ADVANCED - (2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs up, move upwards arcing towards the signer. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Exalted.

WORSHIP - NDH is clasped over DH [S] and hands circle perpendicular to the chest. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Worship.

A: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Opening Prayer (Collecta)

P: COME-ON PRAY WITH US. (A prayer is offered)
C: AMEN.

P: Let us pray. (A prayer is offered)
C: Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading (Lectio Prima)

To find the reading you need to prep or translate, go to Readings and Psalms for the Month.

L: (after the reading) WORD HIS-rt LORD.
C: (2h)THANK+ GOD.

L: (after the reading) This is the word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm (Psalmus)

To find the Psalm you need to prep or translate, go to Readings and Psalms for the Month.

I have translated the Responsorial Psalms.

Second Reading (Lectio Secunda)

To find the reading you need to prep or translate, go to Readings and Psalms for the Month.

L: (after the reading) WORD HIS-rt LORD.
C: (2h)THANK+ GOD.

L: (after the reading) This is the word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.

Alleluia (Alleluia)

A: ALLELUIA! [CLAP-HANDS~CELEBRATE + open hands into (2h)[5] while lifting.]

A: Alleluia!

Gospel acclamation

I have translated some of the gospel acclamations at Responsorial Psalms.

Gospel (Evangelium)

P: THE LORD GO-WITH (2h)YOU.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.
P: WE READ EXCERPT HOLY GOSPEL FOLLOW (insert name of gospel writer)
C: GLORY YOURS-lf LORD.

To find the Gospel you need to prep or translate, go to

Readings and Psalms for the Month.

P: (after the reading) GOSPEL FROM LORD.
C: WE PRAISE YOU-lf LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Notes: EXCERPT - (2h)[V], POs ><, FOs away, move > signer while curing FTs.

GOSPEL - G-NEW.

P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: A reading from the holy gospel according to N.
C: Glory to you, Lord.

P: (after the reading) This is the gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily (Homilia)

(The homily is delivered.)

Profession of Faith (Credo)

A: WE BELIEVE ONLY-ONE GOD. HEAVENLY-FATHER, HAVE ALL POWER HEAVEN, EARTH. HE-rt CONTROL (<) THINGS ME SEE, (>) THINGS ME CAN'T.

WE BELIEVE ONLY-ONE LORD JESUS CHRIST. ONLY SON FROM GOD, FOREVER TOGETHER HEAVENLY-FATHER. GOD, GOD EQUAL. alt.THEIR LIGHT lf-SAME-AS-rt. TRUE GOD, TRUE GOD. CAUSE NOT MAKE. SON lf-RELATED-TO-rt HEAVENLY-FATHER. HE-lf MAKE EVERYTHING+. FOR OUR SALVATION, HE-lf COME FROM HEAVEN.

(bow head) THROUGH HOLY SPIRIT HIS-ctr POWER, MARY GIVE-BIRTH. JESUS BECOME MAN.

(head up) FOR OUR S-A-K-E PONTIUS-PILATE CRUCIFY HIM-lf. SUFFER, DIE, BURIED. THIRD DAY HE-lf RISE LIKE PROPHET PROMISE. HE-lf ASCEND HEAVEN. SEATED@lf, (1h)HEAVENLY-FATHER SEATED@rt. HE-lf COME AGAIN WITH GLORY WILL. FOR-FOR? JUDGE PEOPLE (<) LIVE, (>) DEAD. HIS-lf KINGDOM END NEVER.

WE BELIEVE HOLY SPIRIT GIFT-TO-us LIFE. WITH (<) SON, (>) HEAVENLY-FATHER, THREE-OF-THEM TRINITY. WE WORSHIP THEM-ctr, ACCEPT THEIR-ctr GLORY. ALL-ALONG* HOLY SPIRIT SPEAK THROUGH PROPHETS.

WE BELIEVE ONLY-ONE CHURCH, HOLY, HOMOGENOUS. AUTHORITY, CHRIST HAND-DOWN. WE RECOGNIZE ONLY-ONE BAPTISM FORGIVE SIN. WE LOOK-FORWARD DEAD RESURRECT, AND LIVE NEW WORLD FUTURE. AMEN.

Notes: CAUSE - (2h)[S] are held at the chest as if holding a rope and move forward while opening to (2h)[5]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - cause.

MARY - [M] touches NDS temple, is drawn across forehead, and descends. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Mary - 1.

GIVE-BIRTH - S-ENTER.

PONTIUS-PILATE - Middle finger of [P] touches NDS of forehead and then DS.

CRUCIFY - Pinky side of [S] is "driven" into palm of NDH [B], PO up, FO away, then vice versa. Notice the difference from CRUCIFIED.

ASCEND - FT of [V:] touch plam of [B], PO up, FO away, then DH rises in a wavy pattern.

TRINITY - NDH [B^], PO > singer, FO > DS, is held in front of and below [3], PO > signer, FO up, and DH is brought down, under NDH, and then up in front of it while changing to [1]. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Trinity.

ALL-ALONG* - (2h)[1], POs down, FOs away, fingers run up the chest on DS until POs are > signer, and FOs are up. Also the tongue is shuttled from side to side.

PROPHETS - PREDICT PEOPLE.

HOMOGENOUS - (2h)[Y], POs down, FOs away, circle horizontally. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - standard.

HAND-DOWN - (2h)[O^], revolve around each other as they move from the DS shoulder forward.

LOOK-FORWARD - (2h)[V], FO pointed up diagonally, hands moves upwards twice diagonally.

RESURRECTION - [V], PO up, FO away, pronates and hops onto the palm of [B], PO up, FO away. For an animated gif of this sign, see Valley Bible Church - ASL dictionary: Resurrection.

A: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and our salvation, he came down from heaven: (All bow during the italicized lines) by the power of the Holy Spirit, was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified Pontius Pilate, he suffered, died and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions (Oratio Universalis Seu Oratio Fidelium)

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST (Liturgia Eucharistica)

Preparation of the Altar and Gifts

P: WE BLESS YOU-ctr, LORD. YOURSELF-crtr MAKE WORLD GENERAL. YOU-ctr HELP-us US GET BREAD OFFER-UP. EARTH GROW CEREAL AND PEOPLE BAKE BREAD. THIS-host WILL BECOME FOR US BREAD OFFER LIFE.
C: BLESS GOD FOREVER.
P: WE BLESS YOU-ctr, LORD. YOURSELF-crtr MAKE WORLD GENERAL. YOU-ctr HELP-us US GET WINE OFFER-UP. EARTH GROW GRAPES AND PEOPLE BAKE WINE. THIS-host WILL BECOME FOR US SOMETHING DRINK, SPIRIT SATISIED.
C: BLESS GOD FOREVER.
P: (<) BROTHER+, (>) SISTER+, PRAY GOD, ALMIGHTY HEAVENLY-FATHER WILLING ACCEPT OUR SACRIFICE.
C: WE PRAY LORD ACCEPT SACRIFICE FROM YOUR HANDS. FOR-FOR? PRAISE GLORY HIS-ctr NAME. BENEFIT FOR US AND FOR ALL HIS CHURCH.

Notes: OFFER-UP - (2h)[B], POs up, lift up hands and move them towards God.

CEREAL - [X], PO up, rubs along ND forearm as if harvesting.

BAKE - DH [B], PO up, FO away, puts an imaginary object into the oven, which is represented by NDH [B], PO down, FO > DS, held high above.

THIS-host - Point with the tips of the upraised palms to the host where it is at the altar.

OFFER - Since life is being offered to us, not God, the hands move forward to the congregation, but not up to God.

SACRIFICE - Same as OFFER-UP, but with small double motion at the end.

ALL - (2h)[B^], POs up, FOs ><, DH circles around NDH and lands on its palm. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Whole.

P: Blessed are you, Lord, of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
C: Blessed be God forever.
P: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink.
C: Blessed be God forever.
P: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
C: 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 Church.

Prayer over the Gifts (Oratio Super Oblata)

P: (A prayer is offered)
C: AMEN.

P: (A prayer is offered)
C: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer II (Prex Eucharistica II)

P: THE LORD GO-WITH (2h)YOU.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.
P: LIFT-UP YOUR HEART.
C: WE GIVE-HEART-TO LORD.
P: COME-ON THANK+ LORD OUR GOD.
C: APPROPRIATE THANK+, PRAISE HIM-ctr.

Notes: LIFT-UP - (2h)[B], PO down are held high and swoop down while supinating and then rise up again as if helping something mature and the hands continue up and FTs are directed > Heaven.

GIVE-HEART-TO - (2h)[C], POs ><, knuckles are curled so that hands make a valentine shape; this is held against heart and then brought forward. This is poetic and would not be understood except in context.

P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.
P: Lift up your hearts.
C: We lift them up to the Lord.
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Preface (Preface) (Usually with Eucharistic Prayer II)

P: HEAVENLY-FATHER, OUR DUTY SAVE US. MEAN WE ALWAYS EVERY PLACE THANK+ YOU-rt THROUGH YOUR CHERISH SON, JESUS CHRIST. HIMSELF-lf WORD MAKE WORLD GENERAL. THE SAVIOR YOU-rt SEND PAY-OFF OUR SIN DEBT. HOLY SPIRIT HIS-ctr POWER, USE FLESH VIRGIN-IMPREGNATE MARY. FOR OUR S-A-K-E CRUCIFIED, HE-lf alt.INVITE US ACCEPT SALVATION. HE-lf DESTROY DEATH AND SHOW"all" WORLD RESURRECTION. MEAN HE SATISFY YOUR WILL AND SUCCEED RECRUIT YOUR PEOPLE HOLY. THEREFORE WE JOIN ANGEL SCADS-OF-Heaven AND SAINT GROUP ANNOUNCE YOUR GLORY WHILE WE SING (SAY).

Notes: DUTY - D-WORK.

CHERISH - (2h)[5:], hold FTs by the sides of the chin and move down while maintaining contact and closing to (2h)[S].

SAVIOR - S-FREE AGENT.

PAY-OFF - [open 8] runs middle finger up palm (> wrist), changes to a [B], PO down, and then moves back across palm.

DEBT - [1^] taps FT against palm of [B], PO up, FO away. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Debt.

FLESH - Pinch skin of cheek and move it back and forth.

VIRGIN-IMPREGNATE - Difficult to come up with a tidy English gloss for this. (2h)[O^], DH above NDH, hands open to (2h)[5^] as if the Holy Spirit has suddenly implanted Christ in Mary's womb.

CRUCIFIED - Pinky side of [S] is "driven" into palm of [B], PO away, FO up, then vice versa. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - crucify.

SALVATION - S-FREE.

WILL - WANT but shaken back and forth to show intensity.

RECRUIT - (2h)[1], POs up, FOs away, fingers crook multiple times while moving from NDS to DS, as if gesturing for people to "come here". For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - recruit.

THEREFORE - [bO] pokes a triangle of dots in the air like the mathematical symbol for "therefore".

SCADS-OF-Heaven - (2h)[5:], POs down, FOs away, move forward to show many beings, but held high to show they are in Heaven.

SAINT - S-CLEAN.

P: Father, it is our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. He is the Word through whom made the universe, the Savior you sent to redeem us. By the power of the Holy Spirit, he took flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary. For our sake he opened up his arms on the cross; he put an end to death and revealed the resurrection. In this he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people. And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we sing (say):

Acclamation (Acclamation)

A: HOLY++-'each time higher' LORD. GOD POWERFUL MIGHTY. HEAVEN, EARTH, FULL YOUR GLORY. HOSANNA ADVANCED. BLESS-lf HE-lf COME SHOW"all" LORD INDEX-rt. HOSANNA ADVANCED.
P:LORD, YOU-ctr TRUE-BIZ HOLY. EVERYTHING HOLY FROM YOU-ctr. ALLOW YOUR-ctr SPIRIT spirit-DESCEND THESE-bread&wine GIFT BECOME HOLY. MEAN TWO-OF-THEM BECOME (<) BODY, (>) BLOOD OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST. BEFORE HE-lf SUFFER DEATH, UNDERSTAND HE-lf WILLING ACCEPT, HE-lf TAKE-UP BREAD, THANK+-rt YOU-rt. HE-lf BREAK BREAD, GIFT-TO"each" DISCIPLE AND SAY, (role play) GO-AHEAD #ALL-OF-YOU EAT. THAT MY BODY GIVE-UP LIFT-UP-TO-rt FOR (2h)YOU. (end role play) FEAST FINISH, HE-lf LIFT-CUP. AGAIN HE-lf THANK+-rt PRAISE-rt YOU-rt. CUP, TAKE-TURNS DISCIPLE, SAY (role play) GO-AHEAD #ALL-OF-YOU alt.DRINK-WINE. CUP MY BLOOD. BLOOD NEW ETERNAL COVENANT. SPILL FOR YOU PLUS (2h)#ALL PEOPLE. FOR-FOR? GOD FORGIVE SIN CAN. DO (2h)THIS, REMEMBER ME. (end role play).

Notes: POWERFUL - [C] or [5:] brings FTs rapidly to the ND biceps.

MIGHTY - (2h)[S], POs > back of signer, FOs up, are held at NDS and fists descend, then repeat at DS.

HOSANNA - (2h)[O^], POs ><, down almost to the knees and make them circle up repeatedly in a plane normal (perpendicular) to the chest until they rise up to the level of the head. If you are interested in the word, itself, read on. From the Hebrew "Hoshia na (Save us, please)", but because of the scene of the Triumphal Entry (of Jesus into Jerusalem before the Crucifixion) where the crowd calls this out to him, this has been traditionally used as an exclamation of joy.

TRUE-BIZ - TRUE + (2h)[S], POs down, FOs away, DH brushes from side to side across NDH wrist.

spirit-DESCEND - (2h)[5], POs down, FOs aaway, descend from above with wg.

GIFT - (2h)[X], POs ><, FOs up, nod downwards at wrist to show that something is given as a gift.

SUFFER - [A], PO > NDS< FO up, is dragged down over the mouth while in a wavy pattern and twisting at the wrist.

TAKE-UP - (2h)[5:], POs away, FOs up, move down quickly and close to (2h)[S], POs down, FOs away, as if grabbing hold of something, then hands ascend.

GIFT-TO"each" - (2h)[X], POs ><, FOs > the recipents, hands move together from NDS to DS.

DISCIPLE - D-FOLLOW.

GO-AHEAD - (2h)[B^ dot], POs ><, FOs away, move forward in a jerk.

#ALL-OF-YOU - [A], PO up, FO > DS - held at DS then swings away in an arc and ends [L^], PO up, FO > NDS.

FEAST - (2h)alt.EAT. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Feast.

LIFT-CUP - Hands in the position for CUP are lifted up.

alt.DRINK-WINE - (2h)[bC], POs ><, FO away, alt. are lifted to the mouth as if drinking from a wine glass.

ETERNAL - FOREVER.

COVENANT - AGREE RELATIONSHIP-WITH-God.

SPILL - (2h)[C] show shape of cup and spill it on the ground.

(2h)THIS - (2h)[1^], POs down, FOs away, hands descend 1x or 2x.

A: Holy, holy, holy Lord. God of power and might. 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.
P: Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us, the body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread, gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT IT: THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT. IT WILL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR ALL MEN SO THAT SINS ARE FORGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

Memorial Acclamation (Memorial Acclamation)

P: COME-ON ANNOUNCE WHAT WE BELIEVE. FULL UNDERSTAND? NOT-YET.

A: (<) CHRIST FINISH DIE, (>) CHRIST FINISH RISE, (|) CHRIST COME AGAIN WILL.

B: YOUR-lf DEATH DESTROY OUR DEATH. YOU-lf RISE GIFT-TO-us US LIFE. LORD JESUS COME WITH GLORY.

C: EACH TIME WE EAT THIS-altar BREAD OFFER LIFE AND DRINK CUP HOLY, WE ANNOUNCE YOUR-lf DEATH, LORD, UNTIL YOU-lf COME AGAIN.

D: LORD, YOUR-lf CROSS AND RESURRECTION CAUSE US FREE. YOU-lf SAVIOR FOR WORLD.

P: LOOK-BACK REMEMBER HE-lf DIE, RESURRECT, WE OFFER-UP-TO YOU-rt HEAVENLY-FATHER, THIS-host BREAD OFFER LIFE, THIS-chalice WINE SAVE US. WE THANK+-rt LORD FEEL WE WORTHY APPROACH YOU-rt AND SERVE YOU-rt. PRAY #ALL-OF-US SHARE BODY, BLOOD CHRIST ASSEMBLE GROUP-TOGETHER COOPERATE HOLY SPIRIT. LORD, REMEMBER YOUR CHURCH WORLD GENERAL. HELP US MORE-AND-MORE LOVE, WITH (insert Pope's name) OUR POPE, (insert Bishop's name) OUR BISHOP. PLUS (2h)#ALL PRIEST, NUN, DEACON. REMEMBER OUR (<) BROTHER+, (>) SISTER+, GONE REST LOOK-FORWARD RESURRECT. GATHER-UP (2h)#ALL GONE, SEE LIGHT BE-PRESENT US. HAVE-MERCY-ON-us #ALL-OF-US. MAKE US WORTHY SHARE ETERNAL LIFE, WITH MARY, VIRGIN MOTHER GOD HIS-lf, WITH APOSTLE GROUP, WITH (specific saints may be mentioned here) (2h)#ALL SAINT DO YOUR WILL ALL-ALONG*. WE WANT PRAISE YOU-rt COOPERATE THEM-ctr, PLUS ANNOUNCE GLORY YOURS-rt THROUGH YOUR SON, JESUS CHRIST.

Notes: THIS-altar - The altar is indexed assuming that the Host and sacramental wine are there. If they are elsewhere, index that place.

UNTIL - TO.

LOOK-BACK - (2h)[H or V] are brought back over the shoulder, POs down, FOs back.

WORTHY - IMPORTANT.

APPROACH - (2h)[B], FOs up, DH PO away, ND is held in front of NDH and palm faces it, then both hands approach one another slightly.

#ALL-OF-US - [A], PO > NDS, FO up touches DS shoulder then [L^], PO > signer touches NDS shoulder.

ASSEMBLE - (2h)[S], POs down, FOs ><, move > each other while opening to (2h)[5wg].

GROUP-TOGETHER - (2h)[C], POs ><, FOs away, hands are brought together as if pushing people/things together into a group.

MORE-AND-MORE - MORE is signed twice but with the NDH kept in place.

POPE - (2h)[B] traces the outline of the pope's double miter (hat) by touching the head with the heel of the hand and bringing the hands upwards, > each other, out slightly, and finally touching FTs.

BISHOP - KISS-RING.

PRIEST - [G], PO > signer, FO up, moves across neck from NDS to DS to show clerical collar.

NUN - (2h)[N] touch respective temples and then shoulders. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - nun.

DEACON - D-KING.

GONE - [5^], PO > face, FO up, moves downwards and closes to a [O^], while the NDH is a [B], PO > singer, FO > DS held further away and in neutral space.

GATHER-UP - [5:], PO down, FO away, scrapes material into palm of upturned [B] while sweeping > NDS.

LIGHT - Same sign as BRIGHT and CLEAR, that is, (2h)[O^], POs away, FOs up, open to (2h)[5], while separating. For a QuickTime file of this sign, see ASL Pro: Light - 1.

BE-PRESENT - TOGETHER.

APOSTLE - FOLLOW [AGENT].

P: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

A: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

B: Dying you destroyed our death. Rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus come in glory.

C: When we eat this bread of life, when we drink this holy cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, till you come again.

D: Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Savior of the world.

P: In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in the unity by the Holy Spirit. Lord, remember your Church throughout the world: make us grow in love, together with N. our Pope, N., our bishop, and all the clergy. Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them and all the departed the light of your presence. Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life, with Mary, the virgin mother of God, with the apostles, with all the saints who have done your will throughout the ages. May we praise you in union with them, and give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Concluding-Doxology (Concluding Doxology)

P: THROUGH HIM-ctr, WITH HIM-ctr, IN HIM-ctr. COOPERATE HOLY SPIRIT. GLORY, HONOR, YOURS-rt ALMIGHTY HEAVENLY-FATHER, FOREVER, FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

P: Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
C: Amen.

Communion Rite (Ritus Communiònis)

Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster)

P: COME-ON PRAY HEAVENLY-FATHER COPY-lf WORD++ OUR SAVIOR TEACH-us US.
A: OUR HEAVENLY-FATHER, YOURSELF LIVE HEAVEN. YOUR NAME HOLY. YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL HAPPEN HERE EARTH earth-SAME-AS-Heaven. GIFT-TO-us TODAY OUR DAILY BREAD AND FORGIVE US OUR SIN, LIKE WE FORGIVE THOSE-rt SIN AGAINST US. BRING US NOT TEMPTED, BUT SAVE US, NO BAD*.

Notes: KINGDOM - KING + [5], PO down, FO away, circles horizontally. For an animated gif of this sign, see Valley Bible Church - ASL dictionary: Kingdom.

TEMPTED - FT of [X] taps elbow. For an animated gif of this sign, see Valley Bible Church - ASL dictionary: Temptation.

P: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave us:
A: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Doxology (Doxology)

P: SAVE US, LORD, EVERYTHING BAD. GIFT-TO-us PEACE DURING OUR LIFE TIME-PERIOD. HAVE-MERCY-ON-us KEEP US FREE NO SIN. PROTECT US ANY ANXIETY WHILE WE WAIT HAPPY LOOK-FORWARD OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST COME.
C: WHY? KINGDOM, POWER, GLORY YOURS-ctr, FOREVER, FOREVER.

P: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
C: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Sign of Peace (Sign of Peace)

P: LORD JESUS CHRIST, YOU-lf TELL APOSTLE GROUP, (role play) I LEAVE-IN-PLACE MY PEACE. MY PEACE I DISTRIBUTE-TO (2h)YOU. DON'T LOOK-DOWN-ON OUR SIN, BUT FAITH YOUR CHURCH. GIFT-TO-us PEACE, UNITY YOUR KINGDOM, YOU-lf LIVE FOREVER, FOREVER.
C: AMEN.
P: PEACE LORD HIS-ctr GO-WITH (2h)YOU ALWAYS.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.
P: SHOW"all" EACH-OTHER PEACE. I LEAVE-IN-PLACE MY PEACE. MY PEACE I DISTRIBUTE-TO (2h)YOU. DON'T LOOK-DOWN-ON OUR SIN, BUT FAITH YOUR CHURCH. GIFT-TO-us PEACE, UNITY YOUR KINGDOM, YOU-lf LIVE FOREVER, FOREVER.
C: AMEN.
P: PEACE LORD HIS-ctr GO-WITH (2h)YOU ALWAYS.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.
P: SHOW"all" EACH-OTHER PEACE.

Notes: LEAVE-IN-PLACE - (2h)[5], POs ><, FOs away, move down slightly.

DISTRIBUTE-TO - (2h)[O^], POs up, uncross from wrists.

DON'T - (2h)[B], POs down, cross at wrists, then uncross moving horizontally and emphatically. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - don't.

FAITH - Like TRUST but with elevated hands to show the trust is spiritual.

UNITY - COOPERATE.

P: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.
C: Amen.
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
C: And also with you.
P: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

Breaking of the Bread (Breaking of the Bread)

A: LAMB FROM GOD, YOU-lf TAKE-AWAY SIN FROM WORLD. HAVE-MERCY-ON-us US. LAMB FROM GOD, YOU-lf TAKE-AWAY SIN FROM WORLD. HAVE-MERCY-ON-us US. LAMB FROM GOD, YOU-lf TAKE-AWAY SIN FROM WORLD. GIFT-TO-us US YOUR PEACE.
P: THIS-host LAMB FROM GOD, TAKE-AWAY SIN FROM WORLD. WE SHOULD HAPPY GOD SUMMON US JOIN HIS-lf FEAST. A: LORD, I NOT WORTHY GET YOU, BUT SAY WORD AND I WILL HEALTHY.

A: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.
P: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. A: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

Communion (Communion)

P: The body of Christ.
C: Amen.
P: The blood of Christ.
C: Amen.

Notes: Normally the interpreter would be interpreting the hymn sung during communion, since the Deaf consumers are aware of the short phrase that the server is saying to her/him. For Deafblind people, you could sign - (when the host is delivered) CHRIST HIS-lf BODY; (when the wine is offered) CHRIST HIS-lf BLOOD.

Prayer After Communion (Postcommunio)

P: COME-ON PRAY. (A prayer is offered.)
C: AMEN.

P: Let us pray. (A prayer is offered.)
C: Amen.

Concluding Rite (Ritus Conclusionis)

P: LORD GO-WITH (2h)YOU.
C: you-SAME-AS-us YOU.

P: The Lord be with you.
C: And also with you.

Blessing (Blessing)

(form A)

P: PRAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS (2h)YOU. HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT.
C: AMEN.

(form B)

P: BOW YOUR HEAD AND PRAY GOD BLESS (2h)YOU. (A prayer is offered.)
P: PRAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS (2h)YOU. HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT.
C: AMEN.

(form C)

P: (A prayer is offered.) PRAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS (2h)YOU. HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT SHOULD DESCEND-ON (2h)YOU AND STAY WITH (2h)YOU FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

Notes: BOW - Bow head and nod [S], PO away, FO up, similar to YES but with a single movement.

P: Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. (A prayer is offered.)
P: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

(form C)

P: (A prayer is offered.) PRAY ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS (2h)YOU. HEAVENLY-FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT SHOULD DESCEND-ON (2h)YOU AND STAY WITH (2h)YOU FOREVER.
C: AMEN.

Notes: DESCEND-ON - (2h)[5], POs down, FOs away, descend from on high with wg.

(form A)

P: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

(form B)

P: Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. (A prayer is offered.)
P: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.

(form C)

P: (A prayer is offered.) And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you for ever.
C: Amen.

Dismissal (Dismissal)

P: MASS NOW FINISH. DISASSEMBLE BRING PEACE.
C: THANK+-ctr GOD.

Notes: DISASSEMBLE - (2h)[S], PO down, FO away, open to [5]wg while moving away.

P: The Mass is ended, go in peace.
C: Thanks be to God.

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