Mass (liturgy) - Mass in The Catholic Church

Mass in The Catholic Church

Main article: Mass (Catholic Church) See also: Eucharist (Roman Catholic Church)
Catholic Church
Structure of the
Roman Rite Mass

Roman Missal, chalice (with purificator,
paten and pall), crucifix, lit candle
A. Introductory rites
Entrance
Greeting of the altar
Act of penitence
Kyrie Eleison
Gloria
Collect
B. Liturgy of the Word
Biblical readings
Responsorial psalm
Homily
Profession of faith
Prayer of the Faithful
C. Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the gifts
Prayer over the offerings
Eucharistic Prayer
Communion rite:
The Lord’s Prayer
Rite of peace
Fraction
Reception of Communion
D. Concluding rites

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