Mass Explained

Have you ever wondered why we do some of the things we do at Mass but hesitate to pick up a lengthy book about the liturgy? This booklet is for you! Short and easy to understand, this booklet includes the complete text of the Order of the Mass accompanied by a commentary on the background and history of the various elements of the liturgy, plus an introduction to the Church calendar, basic information on the items used at Mass, a diagram of the parts of a church building, an outline of the Mass as celebrated by early Christians, guidelines for receiving Communion, and explanations of Eucharistic adoration and the Mass reading cycles. Learn about the structure and meaning of the parts of the Mass, and start participating more fully in the greatest prayer of the Church! Perfect for new Catholics or anyone eager to learn more about the source and summit of the Catholic Faith.