Gathering
The people come together for worship (this includes the entrance procession)
1st Reading
From either the Old or New Testament of the Bible
Psalm
A responsorial prayer from the book of Psalms – All should respond
2nd Reading
Usually from the Old Testament (not usually used during daily Mass
Gospel Readings from the Words of Jesus as related by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Homily
A reflection given either by the Priest or a Deacon, based on the readings for the day as well as the particular celebration
Sacrificial Offering The people offer back to God from what they have received
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
Communion
The faithful receive the Body and Blood of Christ
Blessing & Dismissal
The people are sent forth to spread the Word of God
Recessional
The people take the Word of God into the World