Parts of the Mass

Question 1

Introductory

Answer 1

• Entrance Song: The Mass begins with a hymn or chant as the priest and ministers
• process to the altar.
• Greeting: The priest greets the congregation with words like “The Lord be with
• you.”
• Penitential Act: The congregation acknowledges their sins and asks for God’s
• mercy.
• Gloria: A hymn of praise to God, typically sung on Sundays and feast days (except
• during Advent and Lent).
• Collect: The priest prays a prayer that gathers the intentions of the faithful for the
• celebration.

Question 2

Liturgy of the Word

Answer 2

• First Reading: A reading from the Old Testament (except during Easter, when it’s
• from Acts).
• Responsorial Psalm: A psalm or hymn is sung or recited in response to the First
• Reading.
• Second Reading: A reading from the New Testament, often from one of the Epistles
• (letters) of Paul or another apostle.
• Gospel Acclamation: A verse (usually “Alleluia”) is sung before the Gospel reading.
• Gospel: The priest or deacon reads from one of the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark,
• Luke, or John).
• Homily: The priest or deacon reIlects on the Scripture readings and applies them to
• daily life.
• Profession of Faith (Creed): The congregation recites the Nicene Creed or
• Apostles’ Creed as a statement of faith.
• Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful): The congregation prays for the Church, the world, the sick, the dead, and other needs.

Question 3

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Answer 3

Preparation of the Gifts:
* Eucharistic Prayer: The priest offers a prayer of thanksgiving and consecration.
This includes:
1. Preface: The priest offers praise to God, and the congregation responds with
the “Holy, Holy, Holy.”
2. Consecration: The priest says the words of Jesus at the Last Supper: “This is
my Body… This is my Blood…” The bread and wine become the actual Body
and Blood of Christ.
3. Mystery of Faith
* Intercessions
* Doxology
* The Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)
* Sign of Peace
* Lamb of God
* Communion

Question 4

Concluding Rites

Answer 4

• Final Blessing: The priest blesses the congregation, invoking God’s protection and grace.
• Dismissal: The deacon or priest dismisses the congregation with words like, “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life,” or “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.”
• Closing Hymn: A Iinal song is sung as the priest and ministers process out.