Order of Mass

The four major parts of the Order of Mass are the Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and Concluding Rites.

Another way of dividing a Mass is into its "ordinary" parts—those texts which, with some variations, are part of the Mass on a daily basis—and its "proper" parts—the texts of prayers and selection of Scripture readings proper to the specific feast, feria or other occasion being observed.

The Order of Mass

Introductory Rites

• Entrance
• Greeting
• Penitential Act
• Glory to God
• Collect

Liturgy of the Word

• First Reading
• Responsorial Psalm
• Second Reading (on Sundays and solemnities)
• Gospel Acclamation
• Gospel
• Homily
• Profession of Faith (on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions)
• Universal Prayer
  

Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar
• Prayer over the Offerings
• Eucharistic Prayer
  
  • Preface
  • Holy, Holy, Holy
  • First half of prayer, including Consecration
  • Mystery of Faith
  • Second half of prayer, ending with Doxology
• The Lord's Prayer
• Sign of Peace
• Lamb of God
• Communion
• Prayer after Communion
  

Concluding Rites

• Optional announcements
• Greeting and Blessing
• Dismissal

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