Order of Mass

Introductory Rites

• Entrance Song
• Trinitarian Greeting
• Penitential Rite (Sprinkling Rite also may be used)
• Kyrie (Lord, Have Mercy)
• Gloria (Glory to God)
• Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

• First Reading
• Psalm Response
• Second Reading
• Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia)
• Gospel
• Homily
• Creed
• General Intercessions/Prayers of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

• Preparation of the Gifts and accompanying music
• Prayer over the Gifts
• Eucharistic Prayer
• Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)
• Memorial Acclamation (Christ Has Died)
• Great Amen

Communion Rite

• Our Father
• Rite of Peace
• Breaking of the Bread (Lamb of God)
• Communion
• Communion Song
• Prayer after communion

Concluding Rite

• Blessing
• Dismissal

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  For a more detailed explanation, please review The Mass: Structure and Meaning (Source: USCCB)