Order of the Catholic Mass

5 Main PartsIntroductory RitesLiturgy of the WordLiturgy of the EucharistCommunion RitesThe Concluding Rites

Introductory Rites

Procession Greeting –

new responsePenitential Act-new Gloria-new Opening

Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

1st Reading-Old Testament Responsorial psalm 2nd Reading-New Testament Alleluia-not during Advent

or Lent Gospel-New Testament Homily-Priest explanation Profession of Faith- Nicene Creed-new Prayer of the Faithful- pray

for the church, country, community

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of the Gifts Preparation of the

gifts Prayer over the gifts Eucharistic Prayer-

new Holy, Holy, Holy…..

New Institution Narrative-New Memorial Acclamation

The Communion Rite

Lords Prayer Sign of Peace-new Breaking of Bread-

Lamb of God new Holy Communion Reflection and

prayer after Communion

The Concluding Rites

Greeting- priest say good-bye Final

blessing Dismissal Recessional