Parts of the Holy Mass

• Main Parts of the Holy Mass

  1. Introductory Rites
  2. Liturgy of the Word
  3. Liturgy of the Eucharist
  4. Concluding Rites
• Introductory Rites

  1. Entrance and Veneration of the Altar
  2. Sign of the Cross
  3. Greetings
  4. Act of Penance
  5. Kyrie
  6. Gloria
  7. Collect
• Liturgy of the Word

  1. First Reading
  2. Responsorial Psalm
  3. Second Reading
  4. Gospel
  5. Homily
  6. Profession of Faith (creed)
  7. Prayers of the Faithful
• Liturgy of the Eucharist

  1. Preparation of Gifts
  2. Eucharist Prayer
  3. Communion Rite
• Liturgy of the Eucharist

  A.Preparation of Gifts

  1. Preparation of the Altar and Preparation of Gifts
  2. Mixing of Water and Wine
  3. Washing of Hands
  4. Prayer over Offerings
• |||. B. Eucharist Prayer

  1. Preface
  2. Sanctus
  3. Epiciesis
  4. Word of institution and Consecration
  5. Mystery of Faith
  6. Anamnesis, offering, intercession
  7. Final Doxology
• |||. C. Communion Rite

  1. The Lord's Prayer
  2. Rite of Peace
  3. Fraction, Commingling, and Lamb of God
  4. Holy Communion
  5. Prayers after Communion
• Concluding Rites

  1. Announcement
  2. Greeting and Blessing
  3. Dismissal
  4. Prayers after Communion
• Epiciesis

  -special invocation of the Holy Spirit
• Anamnesis

  -liturgical statement in Christianity in which the church refers to the memorial character of Eucharist or to the passion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus