Parts of the Mass

• Introductory Rite

  • The entrance procession with the priest and entrance song.
  • Kyrie and Gloria
  • The greeting by the priest.
• Liturgy of the Word

  • Reading from the Old Testament
  • Responsorial Psalm
  • Second Reading
  • Reading of the Assigned Gospel
  • Profession of Faith
  • Homily
• Liturgy of the Eucharist

  • Preparation of the Gifts
  • Preface, expressing thanksgiving in the name of the entire people of God.
  • Epiclesis, invocation of the Church.
  • Consecration of the bread and wine
  • Intercession for the living and the dead and for those present.
• Communion RIte

  • Lord's Prayer and Doxology
  • Agnus Dei, the preparation to receive the Eucharistic and an act of humility.
  • Washing of the hands
• Concluding Rite

  • Dismissal
  • Recessional Song