LITURGICAL
The Structure of the Roman Rite Mass
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The Mass has two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, framed by Introductory Rites and Concluding Rites.
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Introductory Rites: Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Act, Gloria (on Sundays outside Lent/Advent), Collect. Liturgy of the Word: First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading (on Sundays/Solemnities), Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith (Creed), Universal Prayer. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Preparation of the Gifts, Eucharistic Prayer (Preface, Sanctus, Institution Narrative and Consecration, Memorial Acclamation, Amen), Communion Rite (Our Father, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Communion). Concluding Rites: Blessing, Dismissal.
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