Mass (simplified)
- 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
last revised 12/26/2014 jm
