Common Worship       Order One    HOLY COMMUNION   Royal Army Chaplains’ Department
 
Words in bold type are said by all.
Words in normal type are said by a minister.
Words in italics are instructions called rubrics.
The Gathering
A Hymn may be sung as the ministers enter.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father 
and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you
and also with you.
My brothers and sisters, as we prepare 
to celebrate the presence of Christ in word and sacrament, 
let us call to mind and confess our sins.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you
and against our neighbour
in thought and word and deed,
through negligence, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault.
We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, 
who died for us,
forgive us all that is past
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name.
Amen.
May almighty God have mercy on you, 
forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life
Amen.
Kyrie eleison may be used
Lord, have mercy. 	Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. 	Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. 	Lord, have mercy.
The Gloria in excelsis may be used
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.
The president says The Collect, and all respond
Amen.
The Liturgy of the Word
One or two readings follow.
A Psalm, Canticle or Hymn may be sung.
After each reading these words may be used.
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
A Psalm, Canticle or Hymn may be sung.
An acclamation may herald the Gospel reading.
All remain standing.
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ 
according to N.
Glory to you, O Lord.
At the end
This is the Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, 
the Almighty, maker 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,
of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation 
he came down from heaven,
was incarnate from the Holy Spirit 
and the Virgin Mary
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified 
under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with 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,
who with the Father and the Son 
is worshipped and glorified,
who 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.
Prayers of Intercession
These words may be used
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, graciously hear us. 
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Sacrament
The Peace is introduced using suitable words:
The peace of the Lord be always with you
and also with you.
A Hymn  may be sung as the gifts are presented.
These words may be used
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: 
through your goodness we have this bread to set before you, 
which earth has given  and human hands have made. 
It will become for us the bread of life. 
Blessed be God for ever.
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: 
through your goodness we have this wine to set before you, 
fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
It will become for us the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever.
Eucharistic Prayer 
The Lord be with you 
and also with you. 
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.
The president praises God for his mighty acts
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 says the words of the Last supper 
Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
or
Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
Dying you destroyed our death, 
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
The Eucharistic Prayer concludes:
. . . for ever and ever. Amen.
Let us pray with confidence 
as our Saviour has taught us.
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.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
We break this bread
to share in the body of Christ.
Though we are many, we are one body,
because we all share in one bread.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,
grant us peace.
Jesus is the Lamb of God
who takes away the sin of the world.
Blessed are those who are called to his supper.
Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word, and I shall be healed.
The president and people receive the Holy Communion
Hymns may be sung during the distribution.
The Post Communion prayer is said.
All may say this prayer
Almighty God,
we thank you for feeding us
with the body and blood of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him we offer you our souls and bodies
to be a living sacrifice.
Send us out in the power of your Spirit
to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Dismissal
A hymn may be sung here, or after the dismissal
The president may use the seasonal blessing, or another suitable blessing, to which all respond.
Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.

With this card use only Eucharistic Prayers 
B,C,E & F (without its unique acclamations.)
Common Worship © Archbishops’ Council. HC.1.A4