p Mystery of Fait The Mystery of Faith brings to mind Christ's Paschal Mystery — his death and resurrection which we shall proclaim until he comes again. This plan of God to save humankind, which is beyond all human understanding, is revealed and faithfully carried out by Jesus Christ. This is the Mystery of Faith. ‘The new English translation offers three options for the Mystery of Faith. The ‘second option has been recorded in the album, and is presented here with a choral arrangement and piano accompaniment. Melodies and chords of the other two options are provided as well. MYSTERY OF FAITH 1 We proclaim your Death, 0 Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. MYSTERY OF FAITH 2 When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. MYSTERY OF FAITH 3 Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. The Mystery of Faith, formerly known as the Memorial Acclamation, is a recent element of the Eucharistic Prayer, an innovation in the Roman Liturgy, having come into use with the Second Vatican Council The new English translation drops the acclamation that has been popular since 1973: “Christ has died. Christis risen. Christ will come again.” That acclamation is notin the Latin typical edition. It was composed by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). In the present translation, we use the form by which we address Christ directly. PURPOSES OF THE MYSTERY OF FAITH 1. Helps sustain the assembly's attention from the end of the Sanctus to the Great Amen. 2. Manifests the congregation's active participation in the Eucharistic Prayer. Sharing in the Eucharist by virtue of ‘our baptismal priesthood, we express and affirm our belief that the whole mystery of the Risen Christis present and active in the celebration.