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What is the first part of the Holy Mass?
What is the first part of the Holy Mass?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Liturgy of the Word?
Which of the following is NOT included in the Liturgy of the Word?
What is the order of the main parts of the Eucharistic Prayer?
What is the order of the main parts of the Eucharistic Prayer?
During which part of the Mass does the Elevation of Bread and Wine occur?
During which part of the Mass does the Elevation of Bread and Wine occur?
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What is the final part of the Holy Mass?
What is the final part of the Holy Mass?
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Study Notes
The Order of the Holy Mass
Introductory Rite
- The Mass begins with an Entrance Procession
- The priest and altar servers venerate the altar
- The Sign of the Cross and Greeting follow
Penitential Rite
- A prayer of repentance, usually omitted during Lent
- This rite prepares the faithful for the celebration of the Mass
Liturgy of the Word
- First Reading: a passage from the Old or New Testament
- Responsorial Psalm: a psalm that responds to the First Reading
- Second Reading: a passage from the New Testament or the Book of Revelation
- Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation: a chant before the Gospel reading
- Gospel: a reading from one of the four Gospels
- Homily: a reflection on the Gospel reading
- Profession of Faith (Creed): a statement of faith by the congregation
- General Intercessions/Petitions/Prayers of the Faithful: prayers for the Church and the world
Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Preparation of the Gifts: the bread and wine are prepared for consecration
- Prayer over the Gifts: a prayer of thanksgiving
- Eucharistic Prayer: a prayer that consecrates the bread and wine
- Preface: a prayer that introduces the Eucharistic Prayer
- Sanctus: a hymn of praise
- Epiclesis: a prayer that invokes the Holy Spirit
- Institution Narrative: a narrative of the Last Supper
- Elevation of Bread and Wine: the consecrated hosts are elevated
- Memorial Acclamation: a prayer that recalls the Passion and Resurrection
- Offering: a prayer that offers the consecrated gifts to God
- Doxology: a prayer of praise
- Great Amen: a final prayer of praise
Communion Rite
- Lord's Prayer: a prayer that Jesus taught his disciples
- Sign of Peace: a gesture of reconciliation
- Lamb of God: a prayer that invokes Christ's sacrifice
- Communion Prayer: a prayer before Communion
- After Communion: a prayer of thanksgiving
Concluding Rite
- Blessing: a final prayer of blessing
- Dismissal: a final dismissal of the faithful
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Test your knowledge on the different components of the Catholic Mass, from the Entrance Procession to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Questions cover rituals like Veneration of the Altar, Penitential Rite, Gospel readings, and more.
