The Gospel Acclamation

In liturgical worship an acclamation is sung after the Epistle reading and before the gospel reading. A Liturgical Gospel Acclamation Explanation of the Liturgical Gospel Acclamation. After the Epistle reading and before the gospel, the congregation stands to sing the gospel acclamation. The gospel acclamation is normally an alleluia (which means "praise Yahweh"). If the gospel reading is to be read from the center aisle of the sanctuary, the reader (and assistants) may process to the place of reading during the alleluia. As the gospel acclamation begins, the people stand. The gospel acclamation is then sung in the following way: 1. The alleluia is sung first by a cantor. 2. The alleluia is then repeated by the congregation and choir. 3. The verse is sung by the cantor. 4. The alleluia is repeated by the congregation and choir. Example of the Liturgical Gospel Acclamation Cantor: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Congregation: [Repeats the Alleluia. ] Cantor: [Sings ve…