An unintimidating guide to understanding the Catholic Mass
Throughout the centuries, the liturgy of the Church has taken a
variety of regional and historical forms, but one thing has
remained constant: the Mass has always been the central form of
Catholic worship.
Catholic Mass For Dummies 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.
* Covers standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday
services, and holy days of obligation
* Provides insight on the events, symbols, themes, history, and
language of the Mass
* Translations of a Mass in Castilian and Latin American
Spanish
If you’re a Catholic looking to enhance your knowledge of your
faith, an adult studying to convert to Catholicism, a CCD
instructor, or a non-Catholic who wants to understand the many
nuances of the Catholic Mass, this hands-on, friendly guide has you
covered.
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Part I: The Lord Be with You: Welcome to Mass 7
Chapter 1: Understanding the Mass 9
Chapter 2: The Foundations of Mass 21
Chapter 3: The Liturgical Year 31
Chapter 4: Meet the Players: Liturgical Ministers 51
Part II: Forms of Catholic Worship 61
Chapter 5: Ordinary Form of the Mass 63
Chapter 6: Extraordinary Form: Traditional Latin Mass 81
Chapter 7: Variations in the Ordinary Form 117
Chapter 8: Extending the Mass: Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic Devotions 133
Chapter 9: Eastern Catholic Divine Liturgy 143
Chapter 10: Other Catholic Rites 181
Part III: Tools of the Trade 193
Chapter 11: Liturgical Books 195
Chapter 12: Liturgical Vestments 201
Chapter 13: Liturgical Vessels, Altar Linens, and Artifacts 213
Chapter 14: Architecture, Art, and Music 225
Part IV: The Part of Tens 245
Chapter 15: Ten Special Places of Eucharistic Miracles 247
Chapter 16: Ten Saintly Commentaries on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass 255
Index 263
About the author
Rev. John Trigilio, Jr.
is President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.
Rev. Kenneth Brighenti is an assistant professor at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.
Rev. Monsignor James Cafone is an assistant professor in the Religion Department of Seton Hall University.
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