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.

Auteur

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.

Résumé
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.

Contenu

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