Roman Catholic Worship

The Roman Catholic Sunday liturgy, the Mass, or more properly, the Eucharist, is composed of two primary parts: the Liturgy of the Word, which is concerned primarily with the reading of Scripture, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, which is centered on the prayer of thanksgiving and Communion. In addition to these two primary parts, there are several introductory rites, a dismissal rite, and transitional rites between the two primary sections. In outline, the Mass includes: Introductory Rites Entrance Song Greeting Penitential Rite Gloria Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation Gospel Homily Profession of Faith General Intercessions Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts Prayer over the Gifts Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Eucharistic Prayer with Acclamation Communion Rite Lord's Prayer Doxology Sign of Peace Breaking of the Bread Communion Prayer after Communion Con…