mass catholic

Hi there. I would just like know,-in simple english and simple terms if possible, as im not christian some of the terms might be confusing - what is the significance and procedure for a normal sunday mass for the Catholic Church. Im doing inter cultural communication assignment of this and would be grateful for any help that you can provide. I just need to know why the mass is significant to Catholic Christians and the procedure for the mass and its duration.

Many thanks in advance.

The Mass:
• Is the principal sacramental celebration of the Catholic Church
• Was established by Jesus at the Last Supper
• Renews the mystery of our salvation through participation in the sacrificial death and glorious resurrection of Christ

In the Mass, we:
• Gather as one family
• Admit our sins, ask God for forgiveness, and the saints and each other for prayer and support
• Glorify God
• Listen to, ponder and reflect on His Word from the Scriptures
• Pray for the Church, the world, those in need, and ourselves
• Celebrate the Eucharist (Holy Communion) in obedience with Christ's command to "do this in memory of me."
• Are sent out into the world to love and serve the Lord and one another

It is called "Mass" (from the Latin missa) because of the "mission" or "sending" with which the liturgical celebration concludes.

Here is an outline of the Mass:

• Introductory Rites
. • Entrance (All stand)
. • Greeting
. • Act of Penitence
. • Kyrie Eleison (Latin for "Lord have mercy")
. • Gloria
. • Opening Prayer

• Liturgy of the Word
. • First Reading - usually from the Old Testament (All sit)
. • Responsorial Psalm
. • Second Reading - usually from a New Testament Epistle
. • Gospel Reading (All stand)
. • Homily (All sit for the sermon)
. • Profession of Faith (the Nicene Creed) (All stand)
. • Prayer of the Faithful (prayers of petition)

• Liturgy of the Eucharist
. • The Preparation of the Gifts - the bread and wine are brought forward and placed on the altar, our monetary offerings are also collected at this time (All sit)
. • The Prayer over the Offerings (All stand)
. • The Eucharistic Prayer - during this prayer the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ (Catholics kneel, visitors may kneel or sit)
. • The Lord's Prayer (All stand)
. • The Rite of Peace (We offer each other a sign of peace)
. • The Breaking of the Bread
. • Communion - non-Catholics are requested out of respect not to receive Communion, they may approach the altar with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a blessing (Stand or kneel according to local custom)

• The Concluding Rites
. • Announcements (All sit)
. • Blessing (All stand)
. • Dismissal
. • Procession

For more information, see the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/cha pter2.shtml#sect3a
and http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/cathol ic_mass_full_text.htm

With love in Christ.

2009-10-02 18:50:07 by zimbos_05

A complete Catholic Eucharistic Liturgy celebrated on the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, 2008 at the begining of the year of St. Paul.

I know the orthodox mass is longer than roman catholic mass.. for me both churches are catholics.. but I have heard me as a roman catholic.. I can't take the communion with an orthodox church.. I don't know but I have read that from an orthodox point of view.

Orthodox Mass (technically, "Liturgy") is more ornate, but both follow the same format- reading of the Word, intercessions, consecration, etc. The word Mass comes from the Latin "Missa", which for obvious linguistic reasons, doesn't apply to Orthodox Liturgy, as Orthodox Liturgy is conducted in Greek. Mostly it is more ornate because the Greeks didn't go through the happy happy reduction of the Mass that we experienced in the West (vernacular, folk songs, etc.). A traditional (Tridentine) Catholic Mass is permitted and encouraged by Rome, and these are more ornate and you would see less disctinction between the two.

You are right that you as a Catholic can not participate in Orthodox Communion, though both Communions are the same thing. This is because Orthodox broke from Rome in 1054, and although they still have Aposolic Succession, and a valid Eucharist, they are not under the Pope and for you to participate in their Eucharist would be a false action of unity. Although their Eucharist is valid (i.e., true, it actually happens) it is illicit, ie., not allowed. In certain dire circumstances you are permitted to participate as a Roman Catholic, if near death or in an area of the world where you cannot attend an R.C. Mass. This is rare in modern times, unless, you're in Istanbul, possibly, but even there I think there are R.C. churches.

2008-10-12 11:07:43 by Duper2098

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I'm a Presbyterian. My dad decided to become one like my mom, as he was raised a Catholic. All of his side of the family is Catholic. I was curious as to what differences there are between a typical mass and the Presbyterian service I'm used to.

The central difference is that Catholics believe that the Eucharist (Communion) is the actual Body Blood Soul and Divinity of Christ.

These Bible Verses are the heart of the Differences:
Gospel of John 6:35-71

Mt 26:26
Lk 22:17
1 Cor 10:16
1 Cor 11:23-29
Ex 12:8
Jn 1:29
1 Cor 2:14-3:4

Major significant differences.

2009-08-23 09:19:39 by Mary Alice

We're not Catholic (but Christians) and my mother and I want to try out a mid-day catholic mass at our local downtown cathedral tomorrow. I got my septum pierced about two weeks ago (unfortunately, too soon to change it out) and the current ring is too big to flip up into my nose.

We do not plan on taking communion, and will dress appropriately, but I just need to know if this will be a problem. Thanks!

dangle a crucifix from it and you will fit right in.

2010-03-20 22:11:38 by Rachel

My relatives are taking me to my first Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. I was raised as a Methodist so this is my first Catholic Mass. How dressy are they? Would khakis and a sweater be acceptable or do I need a shirt and tie?

I wear a suit, my church tends to be business attire, skirts at minimum below the knee, pants, yes men typically wear ties.

God Bless

2008-12-24 19:24:59 by Agent 007