• Mass (simplified)

  1. Gathering
     The people come together for worship (this includes the entrance procession)
     
  2. 1^st Reading
     From either the Old or New Testament of the Bible
     
  3. Psalm
     A responsorial prayer from the book of Psalms – All should respond
     
  4. 2^nd Reading
     Usually from the Old Testament (not usually used during daily Mass

  5. Gospel
     Readings from the Words of Jesus as related by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
     
  6. Homily
     A reflection given either by the Priest or a Deacon, based on the readings for the day as well as the particular celebration
     
  7. Sacrificial Offering
     The people offer back to God from what they have received
     
  8. Consecration
     The Priest changes the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, through the power given by Christ at the Last Supper to his Disciples
     
  9. Communion
     The faithful receive the Body and Blood of Christ
     
  10. Blessing & Dismissal

  The people are sent forth to spread the Word of God
  

  11. Recessional
      The people take the Word of God into the World

  last revised 12/26/2014 jm