Catholic Mass For Dummies

The fast, painless way to grasp the intricacies of the often-misunderstood Catholic MassThis practical, friendly guide gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass. You'll find information on standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligation. Plus, you'll get plain-English explanations of the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of this central form of Catholic worship.Catholic Mass 101 — discover the origin and foundations of the Mass, from its Jewish roots found in the Passover Seder Meal to the rituals in the Temple of Jerusalem and the Last SupperDifferent Masses for the masses — get to know the differences between Masses in the East and West and ordinary and extraordinary forms of Catholic worshipMeet the Masses — get to know the role bishops, priests, deacons, acolytes, lectors, ushers, and others contribute to the Catholic MassKnow what to expect — get an overview of the major components of the Mass, like prayers and blessings, books and garments, and moreTake special consideration — understand thedifferences between the Sunday Mass and ritual Masses (weddings, funerals, etc.), weekdayMasses, and Holy Day MassesOpen the book and find:What to expect at a Catholic MassWhat it means to participate fully in the MassAn overview of the Liturgical YearRoman rites in the ordinary form and Traditional Latin MassLiturgical booksThe meaning behind thevestments and colors worn bythe clergyThe architecture, art, and music of the Catholic churchSpecial masses, and what to expectLearn to:Understand the history, symbolism, meaning, and language of the MassGet a handle on the order of standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and moreGrasp the Catholic faith through its expression in the Mass