This book gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass, as well as a close look at the history and meaning of the Mass as a central form of Catholic worship. You'll find information on the order of a Mass and coverage of major Masses.

Includes index.

The Lord be with you : welcome to Mass. Understanding the Mass ; The foundations of Mass ; The liturgical year ; Meet the players : liturgical ministers -- Forms of Catholic worship. Ordinary form of the Mass ; Extraordinary form : traditional Latin Mass ; Variations in the Ordinary form ; Extending the Mass : Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic devotions ; Eastern Catholic divine liturgy ; Other Catholic rites -- Tools of the trade. Liturgical books ; Liturgical vestments ; Liturgical vessels, altar linens, and artifacts ; Architecture, art, and music -- The part of tens. Ten special places of Eucharistic miracles ; Ten saintly commentaries on the holy sacrifice of the Mass.