Order of the Mass

The cross bearer during the entrance procession

While the congregation sings a hymn, the priest processes in with the Crucifer (cross bearer) and the BOOK OF THE GOSPELS

• Entrance Procession

• Greeting

• Penitential Act

• Kyrie

Answer explanation

In some Masses, a censer/ thurible might also be included in the procession.

The priest reverences the altar

The priest starts with the sign of the cross and then proceeds to greet the congregation

• Entrance Procession

• Greeting

• Penitential Act

• Kyrie

We reflect on our sins and confess aloud to the congregation that we are guilty in the Confiteor.

• Entrance Procession

• Greeting

• Penitential Act

• Kyrie

Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy

• Entrance Procession

• Greeting

• Penitential Act

• Kyrie

This provides general absolution of venial sin but does not replace the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the Absolution of mortal sin

"I confess to Almighty God and to you my brothers and sisters..."

"Lord have mercy"

• Kyrie Eleison

• Christe Eleison

"Christ have mercy"

• Kyrie Eleison

• Christe Eleison

This begins by echoing the proclamation of the angels at the birth of Christ and is NOT sung during Advent OR Lent

• Glory to God/ Gloria

• Opening Prayer (collect)

• First Reading

• Responsorial Psalm

The priest invites us to pray in silence and we ask God to hear our prayers

• Glory to God/ Gloria

• Opening Prayer (collect)

• First Reading

• Responsorial Psalm