Getting Started in Planning for Mass

Mass happens. Be ready.

I've focused for a while on stuff that can be applied to any Worship Band. This time, I'm going all-out Catholic! Whoo hoo.

Let's break the parts of mass down. If you've never noticed this before, it might be a bit of a learning experience. I happened to be blessed with parents that sent me to Catholic School for 12 years. So, if you haven't learned this stuff before, you can always read the GIRM. (Actually, every Liturgical Minster should read the GIRM.)

LITURGY of the WORD

• Opening Song


• Sprinkling Rite (optional)


• Kyrie Elison


• Gloria


• Responsorial Psalm


• Gospel Acclamation


• Profession of Faith (can be sung... but probably not)


• General Intercessions (

LITURGY of the EUCHARIST

• Offertory Procession


• Holy Holy


• Memorial Acclamation


• Great Amen


• The Lord's Prayer


• Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)


• Communion


• Hymn of Praise (optional)


• Exit Procession (instrumental when done with Hymn of Praise) - OR - Closing Hymn