THE PARTS OF THE MASS
.Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rite |
.Introductory Rites 
ENTRANCE PROCESSION - As we begin our celebration of the Mass, we stand and sing a gathering song.
VENERATION OF THE ALTAR AND GREETING OF THE CONGREGATION - The priest kisses the altar and then greets us. We begin with the Sign of the Cross
("In the name of the Father...")
PENITENTIAL RITE - We recall our sins and God's forgiveness and mercy ("I confess to Almighty
God...")
GLORIA - We praise God in song using the words of the angels at the birth of Jesus
("Glory to God in the highest...")
OPENING PRAYER OR COLLECT - The priest gathers all of our prayers together ("Let us
pray...")
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