Editing Catholic Mass (overview)

This page is a summary and general overview of the Catholic Mass. For a more detailed discussion about the elements of the Catholic Mass and their purposes, go to [[Catholic Mass]].

== Parts of the Catholic Mass ==
Note that these numbered lists are not definitive but may be combined differently in other sources; This list is to designate the distinct parts of the Mass

=== Introductory Rites ===

# Procession
# Entrance Chant or Antiphon
# Greeting
# Penitential Act
# Glory to God
# Collect (opening prayer)

=== Liturgy of the Word ===

# First Reading: Old Testament (usually)
# Responsorial Psalm
# Alleluia or a chant such as "Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ"
# Second Reading: New Testament epistles
# Gospel Reading: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
# Homily
# Profession of Faith (Creed)
# "Universal Prayer" or "intercessions" or "Prayer of the Faithful"

===Liturgy of the Eucharist===
# '''Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts'''
## including the offertory
# '''Eucharistic Prayer'''<
## *Preface (Thanksgiving)
## The Sanctus
## Epiclesis
## Institution Narrative
## Consecration
## The Mystery of Faith
## Anamnesis and Oblation (Memorial)
## Intercessions
## Concluding Doxology
## Great Amen
# '''Communion Rite'''
## *Our Father (Lord's Prayer)
## *Sign of Peace
## Fraction Rite
## Lamb of God
## Reception of Communion

===Concluding Rite ===
# Final blessing *
# Sending forth

(*Church or community announcements may be made before the Final Blessing)



[[Category:Catechism of the Catholic Church]]
[[Category:Mass and Liturgy]]