Different parts of Holy Mass

The Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Word begins with the Greeting and Introductory prayers, and is then followed by the daily readings from Holy Scripture according to the Season. After this comes a short Homily (Sermon), which is then followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist, i.e. the Offertory, where the gifts of bread and wine and water which compose the Elements of the Eucharist are offered up to God. This is then followed by the Consecration, where the Elements are Transubstantiated into the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, in a bloodless reenactment of the Sacrifice of Calvary which brought about the Redemption of all. After this comes first the Priest's Communion, and then the General Communion of the Faithful present who may according to local tradition receive either the Altar Bread alone, or both the Altar Bread and Wine, under which form the Communicant is receiving the body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of our blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. After the Communion there follows a period of silent recollection and thanksgiving, ending with the dismissal prayers and final blessing after which the service is finished.