In the Roman Rite, the Mass is made up of two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. It begins with the Introductory Rites and ends with the Concluding Rites.

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Another way of dividing a Mass is into its "ordinary" parts—those texts which, with some variations, are part of the Mass on a daily basis—and its "proper" parts—the texts of prayers and selection of Scripture readings proper to the specific feast, feria or other occasion being observed.

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Introductory Rites

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• Entrance

• Greeting

• Penitential Act

• Glory to God

• Collect

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Liturgy of the Word

 

• First Reading

• Responsorial Psalm

• Second Reading (on Sundays and solemnities)

• Gospel Acclamation

• Gospel

• Homily

• Profession of Faith (on Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions)

• Universal Prayer

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

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• Presentation of the Gifts and Preparation of the Altar

• Prayer over the Offerings

• Eucharistic Prayer

  • Preface

  • Holy, Holy, Holy

  • First half of prayer, including Consecration

  • Mystery of Faith

  • Second half of prayer, ending with Doxology

• The Lord's Prayer

• Sign of Peace

• Lamb of God

• Communion

• Prayer after Communion

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Concluding Rites

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• Optional announcements

• Greeting and Blessing

• Dismissal