We say together the words printed in bold.
I bring you good news of great joy:
a Saviour has been born to you.
Alleluia.
Unto us a child is born,
unto us a Son is given.
Alleluia.
[Hear the words of St Luke:
When the angels had gone from them into heaven,
the shepherds said to one another,
'Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has
happened
which the Lord has made known to us.'
So they hastened, and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby lying in a manger.]
He is Christ the Lord. Alleluia.
We worship and adore him.
Alleluia.
Hear the words of the angel to
Joseph:
'You shall call his name Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins.'
Therefore let us seek the forgiveness of God
through Jesus the Saviour of the world.
cf Matthew 1.21
Lord of grace and truth,
we confess our unworthiness
to stand in your presence as your children.
We have sinned:
Allforgive and heal us.
The Virgin Mary accepted your call
to be the mother of Jesus.
Forgive our disobedience to your will.
We have sinned:
All forgive and heal us.
Your Son our Saviour
was born in poverty in a manger.
Forgive our greed and rejection of your ways.
We have sinned:
All forgive and heal us.
The shepherds left their flocks
to go to Bethlehem.
Forgive our self-interest and lack of vision.
We have sinned:
All forgive and heal us.
The wise men followed the star
to find Jesus the King.
Forgive our reluctance to seek you.
We have sinned:
All forgive and heal us.
May the God of all healing and
forgiveness
draw us to himself,
and cleanse us from all
our sins
that we may behold the glory of his Son,
the Word made flesh,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
AllAmen.
The Word was made flesh and lived among
us
Alland we have seen his
glory.
cf John 1.14
AllGlory 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.
At the end the reader may say
This is the word of the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.
The Word was made flesh and lived among
us
Alland we have seen his
glory.
cf John 1.14
When the Gospel is announced the reader says
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ
according to N.
AllGlory to you, O Lord.
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
AllPraise to you, O Christ.
The Word was made flesh and lived among
us
Alland we have seen his
glory.
cf John 1.14
This affirmation of faith may be used
Let us affirm our faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God.
AllThough he was divine,
he did not cling to equality with God,
but made himself nothing.
Taking the form of a slave,
he was born in human likeness.
He humbled himself
and was obedient to death,
even the death of the cross.
Therefore God has raised him on high,
and given him the name above every name:
that at the name of Jesus
every knee should bow,
and every voice proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
cf Philippians 2.6-11
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is
given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
cf Isaiah 9.6
The peace of the Lord be always with
you
Alland also with you.
All may exchange a sign of peace.
The table is prepared and bread and wine are placed upon it.
Blessed be God,
by whose grace creation is renewed,
by whose love heaven is opened,
by whose mercy we offer our sacrifice of praise.
AllBlessed be God for ever.
The president says
The Lord be with you
Alland also with you.
(or)
The Lord is here.
AllHis Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
AllWe lift them to the
Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our
God.
AllIt is right to give
thanks and praise.
The president praises God for his mighty acts and all respond
All 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.]
The president recalls the Last
Supper,
and one of these four acclamations may be used
[Great is the mystery of faith:]
AllChrist has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
[Praise to you, Lord Jesus:]
AllDying you destroyed
our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
[Christ is the bread of life:]
AllWhen we eat this bread
and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.
[Jesus Christ is Lord:]
AllLord, by your cross
and resurrection
you have set us free.
You are the Saviour of the world.
The Prayer continues and leads into the doxology, to which all respond boldly
All Amen.
Prayer A
This response may be used
All To you be glory and praise for ever.
and the Prayer ends
All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.
Prayer D
These words are used
This is his/our story.
AllThis is our song:
Hosanna in the highest.
and the Prayer ends
All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.
Prayer F
These responses may be used
All Amen. Lord, we believe.
All Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
All Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.
Prayer G
Prayer G ends
All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.
As our Saviour taught us, so we pray:
AllOur Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.
We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
AllThough we are many, we are
one body,
because we all share in one bread.
The president invites the people to receive communion.
Each communicant replies Amen to the words of distribution.
Silence is kept.
Son of Mary, Son of God,
we have joined the worship of the angels;
may we never lose that heavenly vision.
Like the shepherds,
we have rejoiced at the news of your birth;
help us to proclaim that message in word and deed,
to your praise and glory.
AllAmen.
The Word was made flesh and lived among
us
Alland we have seen his
glory.
cf John 1.14
Go in peace to love and serve the
Lord.
AllIn the name of Christ. Amen.
Closing Prayer (Incarnation) © Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (Substantially adapted)
© The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England, 2000-2004