1. Parts of the Mass Mr.

Lowry SMM School

2. Major Information

There are 5 parts of the mass.

1. Introductory Rites

2. Liturgy of the Word

3. Liturgy of the Eucharist

4. Communion Rite

5. Concluding Rite

3. Introductory Rites

The entrance hymn is the first of the 4 proper hymns

sung during mass.
The procession leads with the altar cross followed by
the candles, the Book of the Gospels, and lastly the
priest.
The cross must be present at or near the altar of the
Sacrifice. The cross depicts the sacrifice f the cross
and made present at the altar.
4. Introductory Rites
Greeting - with the crowd standing, the priest and the
faithful make the sign of the cross. Then the priest

greets the crowd with The Lord be with you. We

respond by saying And also with you.
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The Penitential Rite- We reflect on our sins and ask

God to forgive them. This is a general absolution and
cannot replace going to confession.
5. Introductory Rites
Kyrie - Lord Have Mercy, Christ Have Mercy, Lord
Have Mercy.
Gloria- Glory in the Highest. This is a song of thanks
and praise.
Opening Prayer- The priest invites us to pray in
silence.
6. Liturgy of the Word
The Lectionary- Specifies the readings that are read in
a certain date. The first reading comes from the Old
Testament. The second reading comes from the New
Testament and the Gospel comes from the writers
Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.
Responsorial Psalm- They are read or sung during the
first and second reading.
7. Liturgy of the Word

Homily - Where the priest explains the readings to the

people, and give the people some words of wisdom.
Profession of Faith- The desire to unite the people
proclaiming their loyalty to the faith before they begin
to celebrate the Eucharist.
General Intercessions- we ask for the needs of the
church, for public authorities and the salvation of the
world. For those oppressed and the local community.
8. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preparation of the gifts- This is the time when the
bread and wine are presented to God before they are
consecrated.
Lavabo -The Right of hand washing
Prayer over gifts- This breaks the stillness and silence
after the Lavabo, as invitation to pray and claim
ownership of the sacrifice.

9. The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Eucharist Prayer

a. The preface- The lord be with you. This is an

introductory prayer and gives us reason for our
Thanksgiving.

b. The Sanctus- We fall on our knees in awe because

we are in the presence of the Eucharist.
c. Epclesis - invocation of God to send the Holy Spirit
to change the bread and wine to the Body and Blood
of Jesus.
10. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
d. The consecration- When the bread and wine is
changed to the Body and Blood of Jesus.
e. The Transubstantiation- When the priest shows the
congregation the transformed Bread and Wine.
Memorial Acclamation- When the congregation
proclaims the Mystery of Faith: Christ has died, Christ
has risen, Christ will come again.
Remembrance - We call to mind the death and
resurrection of Jesus.
11. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offering - We call on God to offer the sacrifice in
union with all the sacrifices in the past.
Intercessions - The priest intercedes with the father.
We pray for those who have departed and we pray for
us sinners.

Final Doxology- The priest lifts the host and the

chalice proclaiming the doxology, the words of praise
linking the Father, Son and Holy Sprit.
12. The Communion Rite
The Lords Prayer- The communion rite begins with
the Our Father Prayer.
Embolism -When we give peace to our neighbors.
The Fraction - When the priest breaks the bread. The
purpose is to symbolize Jesus breaking bread at the
last supper.
The Commingling - When the priest puts a piece of
the host in the wine.
Agnus Dei - When the priest breaks the bread during
the singing of the lamb of God.

13. The Communion Rite

Communion - When we receive the Eucharist.

Silence After Communion Take time to praise and

thank God. We mediate and say prayers to ourselves.
Prayer After Communion- When the priest invites the
congregation to pray and prepare for the Concluding
Rite.

14. Concluding Rite

Announcements - When the priest has anything to say
about events in the parish.
Greeting and Blessing- For the last time the priest and
the people exchange greetings.
Dismissal - The mass ends with the solemn blessing
of the congregation.