Contents
Introduction
Abbreviations and Notes on Texts
Types of Mass
Chapter 1 The Need for an Assisting Minister
Chapter 2 Preparation: Arrival
Vesture
Requisites
The Arrival of a Bishop Celebrant
Planning
Chapter 3 Introductory Rites: Procession
Joined Hands
Entrance Song or Antiphon
Bow of the Head
Entering a Sanctuary Without a Tabernacle
Entering a Sanctuary With a Tabernacle
Incense
Greeting
Words of Introduction
Blessing and Sprinkling with Water
Penitential Rite
Kyrie
Gloria
Opening Prayer or Collect
Chapter 4 Liturgy of the Word: First Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Alleluia or Verse Before the Gospel
Sequence
Gospel Procession
Homily
Profession of Faith
General Intercessions
Chapter 5 Liturgy of the Eucharist: Preparation of the Altar
Offertory Song, Procession and Collection
Placing Bread and Wine on the Altar
Incense, if used.
Washing the Hands and Invitation to Pray
Prayer Over the Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
Showing the host and chalice after the consecration
Chapter 6 Communion Rite: The Lord's Prayer
Sign of Peace
Breaking of the Eucharistic Bread
Communion Song or Antiphon
Communion
Communion Under Both Kinds
Communion Ministers
Cleansings
After Communion
Prayer After Communion
Chapter 7 Concluding Rite: Announcements
Blessing
Dismissal and Procession
Copyright J.R. Lilburne, 18 March 2002. Last updated 15 April 2002.