Preparation of congregation for forgiveness of sins and celebration of Holy Com­munion.

Should there be further sacraments to be dispensed before Holy Communion (Holy Baptism with water and/or Holy Sealing) and/or acts of blessing to be per­formed (adoption or confirmation), the officiant is to prepare the congregation also for these.

Hymn of repentance or a moment of silence

The Lord’s Prayer

Recommended introductory words:
“Let us rise and join in the prayer which the Lord Jesus taught us.”

The Lord’s Prayer:

“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and 
the glory forever.
Amen.“

Absolution:

“In the commission of my sender, the Apostle, (for Apostles: I now proclaim the glad …) I proclaim unto you the glad tidings:
in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, your sins are forgiven.
The peace of the Risen One be with you. Amen.”

Eucharistic prayer

Further sacraments and acts

• Holy Baptism with water
• Holy Sealing
• adoption or confirmation

Introduction to Holy Communion

Recommended invitation:
“And now we shall celebrate Holy Communion.” 

Uncovering the communion chalices

Recommended words: 
“And now the Lord’s table is prepared.” 

Consecration of Communion elements with gesture:

“In the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, I consecrate bread and wine for Holy Communion and lay thereupon the once brought, eternally valid sacrifice of Jesus Christ. For the Lord took bread and wine, gave thanks, and said: This is My body which is broken for you. This is My blood of the new covenant given for many for the remission of sins. Eat and drink! Do this in remembrance of Me. For as often as you eat this bread and drink this wine, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. Amen.” 

The officiant takes the consecrated host. Thereafter other ministers receive Holy Communion.

Announcement of musical contributions for the celebration of Holy Communion

Invitation to Holy Communion

Recommended introductory words:
“The Lord now invites you to Holy Communion.”

When non­New Apostolic Christians are invited to Holy Communion, this can occur with the following words:
“Invited are all baptised souls who profess Jesus Christ as Lord, as well as His death, His resurrection, and His return.”

Handing out the communion chalices

Serving of Holy Communion:

“The body and blood of Jesus given for you!” or
“The body and blood of Jesus given for you and your child!” 
(For adults with small children who cannot take the wafer for themselves.)

Holy Communion for the departed and possibly other sacraments for the departed

Replacement of lids on communion chalices