St. Francis de Sales Church, Norton Shores, MI

Diocese of Grand Rapids

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What is the Catholic Mass?

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

"I came that you may have life and have it abundantly." ~ Jesus Christ, Jn 10:10
- The Introductory Rites
- THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
- The Homily, Creed, and General Intercessions
- The Preparation of the Gifts
- The Eucharistic Prayer and Communion
- The Concluding Rites
- Preparing for Mass
  
  Motivation to Go to Catholic Mass
  
  How to Prepare for the Sunday Readings
- Do I Have to Go to Mass?
  
  Sunday Mass Obligation Explained
  
  When Attending Mass Virtually Just Doesn't Cut It
- The Holy Eucharist
  
  Misunderstandings on the Eucharist
- Living the Mass
  
  5 Ways You Can Participate More Fully in Holy Mass
  
  When Mass Feels like Going Through the Motions