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The Mass Kit: How To Go To Mass
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Has it been a while since you last attended Mass or are you planning to check it out for the first time? The Mass Kit is a resource that will teach you everything you need to know about the Mass so you don't feel left out.
For all the prayers and responses used during Mass, as well as a side-by-side comparison of the new Mass parts, check out the New Mass Translation section below.
Remember, in order to receive the Eucharist at Mass, you must have confessed any mortal sins you've commited. Check out How To Go To Confession for more information. -
NEW MASS TRANSLATION
In November 2011, changes were made to the responses used during Mass. You can read through the changes below.
Changes in the Parts of the People in the Order of Mass (Roman Missal, 3rd Ed.)
MASS PART OLD TRANSLATION NEW TRANSLATION Greeting Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.Confiteor
(Penitential Rite)I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have sinned through my own fault
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do;
and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin,
all the angels and saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.I confess to almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.Gloria Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father
we worship you,
we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks,
for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father: have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.Before the Gospel Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.Nicene
CreedWe believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God, begotten, not made,
one in Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God, begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.Preparation
of the Altar
and the
GiftsMay the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good, and the good of all his Church.May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good, and the good of all his holy Church.Before the Preface Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.Mystery of Faith Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
People:
A: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
(No longer available in new translation)
B: Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
(Response A in new translation)
C: Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free.
You are the Savior of the World.
(Response C in new translation)
D: When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.
(Response B in new translation)Priest: The mystery of faith:
People:
A: We proclaim your death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
B: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your death, O Lord,
until you come again.
C: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.Sign of
PeacePriest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And also with you.Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And with your spirit.Communion Priest: This is the Lamb of God
who takes away the sins of the world.
Happy are those who are called to his supper.
People: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word and I shall be healed.Priest: Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.Concluding
RitePriest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.Table found at http://catholicism.about.com/od/worship/a/The-New-Translation-Of-The-Mass.htm
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updated on Aug. 25, 2016
