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The Order of the Roman Catholic Mass. Part A: Introductory Rites. Introductory Rites. Entrance Procession and Entrance Chant (Song). Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered. Bow to the Altar and Kiss the Altar.
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The Orderof the Roman Catholic Mass Part A: Introductory Rites
Introductory Rites • EntranceProcession • and • EntranceChant • (Song)
Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Bow to the Altar and Kiss the Altar
Go to end of handout for Footnote #1: 1. “The Christian altar is the symbol of Christ himself, present in the midst of the assembly of his faithful” (CCC 1383). Catechism of the Catholic Church
Sign of the Cross Greeting
Act of Penitence Kyrie, eleison (Greek) (Lord, have mercy) or Blessing/Sprinkling of Water (Easter Season)
Gloria (Glory to G-d in the highest) Sundays, solemnities, feasts, solemn occasions
Collect (Opening Prayer) Orans position
Go to bottom left of first page of handout: * Purpose of the Introductory Rites: “to ensure that the faithful who come together as one establish communion and dispose themselves to listen properly to God’s word and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily” (GIRM2 46).
Go to bottom right of second side: #2 2. GIRM General Instructionof the Roman Missal Texts and rules to follow to celebrate Mass (Eucharist)