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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]].'''
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]].'''
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For a more detailed discussion about the elements of the Catholic Mass and their purposes, go to '''[[Catholic Mass]].'''


References:
References:


* [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal General Instructions of the Roman Missal] (GIRM)
* [https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal General Instructions of the Roman Missal] (GIRM)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQfiwW52tmI The Mass Explained] by Father Noah Morey, Diocese of Arlington (Virginia)
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQfiwW52tmI The Mass Explained] by Father Noah Morey, Diocese of Arlington (Virginia)


== Parts of the Catholic Mass ==
<big>'''Parts of the Catholic Mass'''<big>
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
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 ===
== Introductory Rites ==


# Procession
# Procession
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# Collect (opening prayer)
# Collect (opening prayer)


=== Liturgy of the Word ===
== Liturgy of the Word ==


# First Reading: Old Testament (usually)
# First Reading: Old Testament (usually)
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# "Universal Prayer" or "intercessions" or "Prayer of the Faithful"
# "Universal Prayer" or "intercessions" or "Prayer of the Faithful"


===Liturgy of the Eucharist===
==Liturgy of the Eucharist==
 
# '''Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts'''
# '''Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts'''
## including the offertory
## including the offertory
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## Reception of Communion
## Reception of Communion


===Concluding Rite ===
== Concluding Rite ==
# Final blessing *
# Final blessing *
# Sending forth
# Sending forth
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For a more detailed discussion about the elements of the Catholic Mass and their purposes, go to '''[[Catholic Mass]].'''


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

Latest revision as of 17:48, 24 November 2024

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.

References:

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

  1. Procession
  2. Entrance Chant or Antiphon
  3. Greeting
  4. Penitential Act
  5. Glory to God
  6. Collect (opening prayer)

Liturgy of the Word

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

Liturgy of the Eucharist

  1. Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts
    1. including the offertory
  2. Eucharistic Prayer<
    1. Preface (Thanksgiving)
    2. The Sanctus
    3. Epiclesis
    4. Institution Narrative
    5. Consecration
    6. The Mystery of Faith
    7. Anamnesis and Oblation (Memorial)
    8. Intercessions
    9. Concluding Doxology
    10. Great Amen
  3. Communion Rite
    1. Our Father (Lord's Prayer)
    2. Sign of Peace
    3. Fraction Rite
    4. Lamb of God
    5. Reception of Communion

Concluding Rite

  1. Final blessing *
  2. Sending forth

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


For a more detailed discussion about the elements of the Catholic Mass and their purposes, go to Catholic Mass.