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The basic structure of the Mass has four parts: two main parts and two framing rites: Introductory Rites

LITURGY of the WORD (Biblical Readings, Homily, Creed, Intercessions)

LITURGY of the EUCHARIST (Preparation, Eucharistic Prayer; Communion Rite)

Concluding Rite So the LITURGY of the WORD and LITURGY of the EUCHARIST are the two main parts of the mass.

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The main two parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Before the Liturgy of the Word, there are Introductory Rites. At the beginning of Mass, the priest(s) process in with the altar servers and other ministers, usually while an opening song is being sung. The priest greets the congregation, and then there is a moment of silence as we reflect on our sins and prepare to enter into the sacrifice of the Mass. We then recite the Penetential Rite ("I confess to almighty God...") and the Kyrie ("Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy"). If it is not Advent or Lent, the congregation will sing or recite the Gloria. Finally, the priest will pray an opening prayer, to which the congregation responds "Amen."

The Liturgy of the Word:

The Liturgy of the Word opens with the First Reading. The First Reading is generally a passage from the Old Testament. Next a psalm is sung or recited and the congregation joins in on the response. The Second Reading is read on Sundays and major feast days, but not on most weekdays or minor feast days. This is usually from the New Testament. Then, if it is not during the Season of Lent, an Alleluia is sung or recited. During Lent, this is changed to a different Gospel Acclamation like "Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!" or something similar. There are different variations to this phrase that can be used for the season of Lent. After the Alleluia/Gospel Acclamation the Gospel is read while the congregation stands. After the Gospel, the priest or deacon preaches on the days readings, the feast being celebrated that day, or any other liturgical text from the Mass. Then, on Sundays or feast days, the Nicene Creed is recited. Finally, a lector reads the Prayer of the Faithful, listing the needs of the parish and the Church in the world as a whole, while the congregation responds with "Lord, hear our prayer."

The Liturgy of the Eucharist:

As a transition between the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the congregation sits down as the gifts are brought forth and the altar is prepared for the bread and wine to become the Body and Blood of Christ. The priest then prays over the gifts and then the congregation sings or recites the Holy, Holy (or Sanctus), Memorial Acclamation ("Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again" or a similar phrase. There are four that can be used.), and the Great Amen. In between the Holy, Holy and the Memorial Acclamation, transubstantiation takes place. In other words, the bread and the wine turns into the Precious Body and Blood of Christ. After the Great Amen, everyone present prays the Our Father and exchanges the Sign of Peace. We recite the Lamb of God and then receive Holy Communion. After the distribution of the Eucharist, the priest prays the Prayer after Communion, which differs at every Mass. If there are any announcements, they should be included here.

Finally, to end the Mass, there are Concluding Rites.This is the shortest part of the Mass, in which the priest greets us by saying "The Lord be with you," and we respond "And also with you." Then, the deacon or priest blesses us and dismisses us. Then there is usually a closing song as the priest and the ministers process out.

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