It is used at special holy days suchas Easter and Christmas and at all ceremonial Masses with the Bishop present. It is used at the beginning oif the Mass to incense the altar, at the gospel, at coomunion before the prayer, and to incense the people.
It is also used at funerals and at Benediction services.
That depends on which one it is. Every Church tends to buy different brands. You would need to speak to your priest to ask what kind they use.
The Catholic Church burns incense at certain special Masses but has never burned opium.
The smoking is referred to the incense. It always used during the high mass.Catholic Answer: When incense is burned at Mass, it is burned in a thurible. This is usually a bell shaped cup with a lid, the whole thing on a chain (or chains) so that it can be swung back and forth. It is used to "cense" the altar, the gifts, the crucifix, the priest, and the congregation, and the book. Low Mass is when a Mass is entirely spoken, High Mass is if certain parts are sung. Solemn High Mass is when incense is used.
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Often it is the altar server or the priest
It is normally a device which has charcoal in it. The priest puts some incense powder during the Mass and it results into a scented smoke.
Yes, you can choose to have a wedding ceremony with or without the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Because the Catholic Church does not recognize the validity of Episcopal ordinations, their Mass is not celebrated validly and does not fulfill the requirements on the Catholic faithful according to Canon Law. In response to above answer: The Episcopal Church does not have a "Mass". It has a service. More and more the word "Mass" is being applied to the Episcopalian Service. It is a misnomer in the Episcopalian context. Also I'm not sure what's meant by "Catholic faithful" since the Episcopal Church is called The Holy Catholic Church to distinguish it from the Roman one.
The metal container which contains blessed incense in the Catholic Church is called a thurible. Generally, it hangs from a chain, and is swung back and forth to release the smoke from the incense It is used at the beginning of the Mass for the procession, or during Eucharistic Adoration, among other thingsThe metal container which contains blessed incense in the Catholic Church is called a thurible. Generally, it hangs from a chain, and is swung back and forth to release the smoke from the incense It is used at the beginning of the Mass for the procession, or during Eucharistic Adoration, among other things
Most churches use the local vernacular. In the old traditional Catholic Mass, Latin was used.
Although it will vary some from parish to parish and depending upon the type of Mass to be celebrated, a cross bearer usually leads the procession.
The Mass is the primary service of worship in the Catholic Church as well as some other sects of Christianity.
You will find Mass celebrated at any of the Catholic Churches in Buenos Aires on Easter Sunday, for a listing of Mass times, please call the local Church. A complete list is attached at the link below: