What happens in a Sunday Mass?

Answer 1

Mass is opened usually with a welcome by the presiding Priest and the sign of the cross. This is followed by everyone reciting a prayer acknowledging that we have sinned and asking for forgiveness and the Apostles Creed. Scriptures from the Old and New Testament are read by Ecumenical Ministers (lay people) the Gospel passage is read by the Priest followed by his homily to the seated congregation. Bread and wine are consecrated into the Body and Blood of Christ, numerous prayers are said by the Priest during this time. The Lords Prayer is recited. Communion is offered. After communion prayers are said. Any announcements are read. Closing prayers are said and the Priest and entourage process to the Church exit where congregants are greeted.

Answer 2

Roman Catholic AnswerIt is the English form of the Latin word, Missa, which was the dismissal in the Mass for centuries, both at the end of the Mass of the Catechumens when the catechumens and public penitents were dismissed, and at the end of the Mass of the Faithful where the words were Ite Missa est up until the reform of the the Second Vatican Council. Before the sixth century it was called the oblatio (the offering).