Catholic Etiquette for Beginners ~ Mass
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 3. 08. 2024
- This video is perfect if you are interested in the Catholic faith and want to attend mass for the first time. In this video is what to expect at mass along with a list of what to do and not do at mass. Hope this helps!
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I will never forget my first time going to a Catholic Mass. I was a Southern Baptist/Protestant. The PEACE I felt was overwhelming. It was wonderful. Long story short we converted.
Glenn Rogers Same thing for me! I was raised Baptist but I was never really into anything they did. I went to mass with my husband and his family and I havenât stopped going since
Glenn Rogers I was raised the same, about to go to my first mass tomorrow
Same here, I was raised southern Pentecostal in Georgia my entire life and after 18 years in church and a few living in sin, I joined the Catholic Church last year and this Easter will be my one year anniversary in the church. The Peace at Mass is what drew me also
I know what you mean as well. My family has been looking for the truth for years, I am 24 but my Mom was raised as a bus kid. She has never quite felt satisfied with mainstream christianity. Growing up I have been to almost every kind of church except Episcopal and Catholic.
My Dad was raise Holiness (kind of like Pentecostal) and has always leaned that was or southern Baptist. So I am VERY familiar with that.
I have never felt peace in those churches.
I am currently looking into the catholic church funny enough after touring a catholic college and going into the chapel. It felt instantly peaceful, something you dont get from a "normal" church.
Unfortunately I was unable to go to the college but that has always stuck with me.
Sorry that was long lol.
As a child I attended mass. Raised as a Baptist, Iâm converting back to my Catholic Faith. Thank you
I am an agnostic but with the world the way it is I am being drawn to religion, not sure why catholicism, but your words have moved me, so thank you.
Our words are divided a year or so apart but wow are these words especially relevant right now. For those reading in the future, there has been an uptick in extremely unfortunate and senseless school shootings in America. I went to a mass recently after this most recent school shooting and it really helped the parents/grandparents of children in the church feel solace and a bit of calm in the storm.
I hope youâre doing well, God bless
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@@AllusernamesgoneFUCK God bless and I hope you will continue to learn more about Christ. I will pray for you. đ
True. Sometimes I am being discouraged. Sometimes I think I get bored and want to go back to the world, but then I think that if I do that I will become depressed again! Knowing that material things and people do change, so is the happiness they bring, how long? How long will it last, the discontentment of the world? But religion, especially Catholicism brings contentment. It even has a very positive view of suffering, which is inevitable, whether we are part of religion or not, whether we believe in God or not. It teaches and encourages us that God makes use of our suffering for something better, for the good of other people and in rare cases it bring us supernatural experiences as in the case of mystics, for example St. Teresa of Avila!
You feel the Holy Spirit in the Catholic Mass, no joke.
totally! the euphoria i felt in my first catholic mass was great, i compared later that way more better anf fulfilling than being high (I'm a recovering drug addict). i miss masses so bad
Oh yeah! Not sure if I'm down for all of their doctrine, but they definitely are not faking it (most of them anyway).
He's there.
Iâm attending my first Mass today, and I think Iâve watched this video about fifty times in preparation đ.
How did it go? :) Iâm gonna attend mass this weekend by myself and Iâm so nervous.
@@Nadsow Homestly, itâs so amazing, I was also nervous when I first went and I realized I had built it up in my head for nothing. My only regret was waiting to go so long because of my nerves. I urge you to go and just be in Christâs presence.
All the Angels and saints are with you, as well as our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ. You are never alone. We are never alone! I was so relieved to learn that.
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I'm in RCIA now and will be baptized Easter. I'm so excited.
Kenny Gray am becoming catholic and I ask do I to do my baptism then a can do confession
Kenny Gray Welcome home.
By now you should be baptized. Congrats and welcome!!!
Kenny Gray me to I am Emma
Congratulations Kenny. I also did my RCIA last year. #proudcatholic
The first time I went to Mass, I went as an adult Protestant who didn't know much of anything about Cat holism. I went with a friend who totally neglected to tell me he was going to genuflect before entering the pew. I almost tumbled over him as I walked behind him! lol I'll never forget this. The service was so reverential and incredibly beautiful! I'm now studying to become a Catholic. :)
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This happened to me exactly the same way. I was just following behind my friend, and almost crashed into her when she knelt before entering the pew.
I remember the first time I walked into a Catholic Church around 14 years or so ago. Before I walked in I was a little nervous. As soon as the doors were opened and we walked in, it just took my breath away and I felt I had truly found God. The nervousness was completely gone. It was a beautiful experience!
i have been to mass a couple times in my life because my grandma and aunts and uncles are catholic but my parents are not. i have been watching online mass every week as well because protestant church is just not enough for me. this past christmas i went to my first midnight mass and it was so beautiful and it confirmed my desire to be catholic and my love for the mass and i will be starting rcia classes as soon as i can!
David Santiago may mama Mary keeps blessing your path to know Jesus and the Eucharist.. đ·
I started mine this week.
Welcome home
Welcome home.
That's great, God Bless you by the intercession of the Virgin Mary!
Your husband is such a blessed man to have you as his wife! I pray to God that he will provide to me a good Catholic woman as well. Even if she will be not Catholic, but a good woman... With time I hope she will feel the beauty and power of our faith! I will definitely show to her your channel! God bless you!
Those who trust in the Lord will also receive a spouse that trust in the Lord.Instead of praying to Valentine next month try praying to St.Joseph.Let St.Joseph surprise you.The spouse of the Virgin Mary.
She MUST be catholic. Protestants do not have the sacrifice spirit that is needed in the catholic marriage.
Very well done and informative, helpful video. I am an adult (52 years) and am going to officially become Catholic soon. Thank you very much for this! Blessings, ~Antonio
im athiest- former christian but really want to believe in God again- and this really helped!
Just believe lol make the choice to be a religious person and it will be easier. Dont focus on the really difficult questions that plagues fence sitters (physical evidence) and just immerse yourself.
God willing I plan on converting into the Catholic faith. I kindly thank you for this video.
Hello!đ how are you? How is your day going? How is your conversion going?
I'm an atheist and I might be going to my first mass soon, thank you for this video so I can be respectful
Best wishes and Blessings.
2:30 As a non-Catholic Christian, I still feel called to join in worship with multiple denominations. I went to mass a couple of times and did the crossed hands; it was so sweet to be blessed by the priest. The second time I went, I went specifically to receive the blessing. I was in need of prayers and love. I treasure that.
I started attending Catholic Mass 3 weeks ago. I knew I could not take the Eucharist without serious violation, so I am waiting til the time I can, and look forward to it. My heart aches when I go up for the blessing, but I understand why.. I need to be cleansed of sin in order to receive Christ within me. What a day that will be (making sure I've got kleenex, because I'm crying more now at Mass then in the past 5 years!). I'm not intimidated going to Mass as not yet Catholic.. its amazing and I feel closer to God each Mass. I do need to seriously focus on the Bible and the Rosary.. they're hard for me.
I went to my first Mass 4 years ago that a neighbor invited me to. After that first Mass I went up to the Deacon and told him I wanted to join. Had to wait for RCIA to start but never missed a Sunday while waiting. The cool part was that they put all the chants and everything on the wall behind the alter with an overhead projector so us new people could follow along. I have also joined the Knights of Columbus. Love it, and I love my parish. Could find a better parish if I tried.
That is awesome! I love the Knights of Columbus! Thank you for serving the church!
WOW!! Your are a Knight, just lime me. I am happy for you Brother. I am so proud to be a Knight that I am totally involved in my church. Keep the good work. Vivat Jesus.
I am beginning RCIA this coming September! I am so excited! This video was very helpful. Thank you so much :)
Sending this video to my Jewish and Protestant friends who are attending my confirmation- thank you for this!
I am going through RCIA now ( 2019) and will be Catholic at Easter this year! So excited! I have been going to St Gerards, Dandenong North, Melbourne, Australia for a year now. I go to Mass often.
Welcome home Treva Peres, from Johannesburg, South Africa. I often watch mass online from Melbourne with Fr. Rob Galea, amazing priest. GOD bless!
I did RCIA in 2019 also! Wonderful decision.
Attending my first catholic mass this Sunday and I'm so nervous,thank you for this video!
You will do great! Iâm so excited for you!
Also a reminder to turn cell phones off before Mass. Kids should also not be playing games on phones either. It is so quiet, respectful and so refreshing to attend Mass. I hope people who havn't been to a Mass or haven't been for awhile, will come and feel the peace, the comfort, and the joy. Thanks for doing this video.
Yes these are great one too! Very important to be respectful!
Yes, the Church is the house of God and treat it sacred with full of respect. Go to Church early before the Mass begin to avoid disturbance, haste, etc. Normally, Novena and Rosary prayed before the actual Mass started. You'll be more in the Spirit, more prepared and feel more peaceful. God bless.
We had a babies screaming the whole time at our holy hour.....I was trying to concentrate it was tough too
I went up to priest with my arms crossed and the priest gave me a mean look...it was awkward. So I stood a second and then I walked back to my seat. How embarrassing
my family is catholic and iâve been meaning to do rcia for 5 years now. finally started, and went to mass for the first time yesterday and omg it was truly a beautiful and powerful experience. i felt like this is where i belong.
I was so embarrassed today I went finally to confession after almost 2 years and finally received holy communion, but the priest stopped me and said excuse me are you catholic? because i did not pop the eucharist in my mouth right away. I already feel insecure about not belonging in the church as I am a single mom doing this alone and Iâm still new and learning but Iâm really being internally pushed to have a full conversion to Christ. Jesus wonât stop calling me so Iâm still trying to learn how to do my part.
I was a single mom. Thank God for Guardian angels! Prayers. Well, you might consider receiving Communion on the tongue, like a little child. Jesus said be simple like a child. It is more direct & then you do not have to think about washing your hands first. It sounds to me like you are a very sensitive & spiritual one, which is a good thing. Something is making you feel restless. If I may say, you may feel a deeper connection with [& this may sound very odd, as it may seem so out of this world foreign] with a Traditional Latin Mass, if you can find one. You may have a more contemplative nature & like entering into The Silence which is not empty. A lot of strength comes in this manner. Well, I hope I have not offended you. A priest said as soon as you think of God, He is there. You do not have to do more than that. It is that easy. God Bless.â€
Also, when you bring down the Kneelers...do not let that slam the ground. I have heard from a Priest that we should not let it slam hard. It is Church etiquette.
Good one! Thanks for sharing
I've never seen them up, all our churches have them down.
Also, I was taught in Catholic school to never use your feet to lower the kneeler. Only your hands.
My old priest would say that when a kneeler made that loud noise a volcano goes off
Thatâs a lie
Don't forget genuflecting!! It's seen as very rude not to genuflect as you enter and exit the pews, or walk across the altar. It's acknowledging Jesus is present in the tabernacle and giving him the respect of a King.
great one:)
Jennifer Thomson Are non-Catholics expected to do this?
Skynet for the reason he just said. He is on duty and required to wear it.
As a very broken retired professional dancer , it's hard for me to kneel up and down .
101327 , Iâm also disabled and can gently bow my head. Iâm going through RCIA now. Learn something new on a daily basis and adapt each thing to a do-able method! Blessings.
I wish I had this video when I was in RCIA. Well done, thank you. đ
i just came home from my first mass and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. i was legit tearing up, it was amazing. my dad keeps making fun of me but it's fine. you and your channel has inspired me so much and i'm so glad i came across you.
I'm fairly new to all of this and I'm wanting to be a Catholic I have my Bible studies on Wednesday's and church on Sundays because of the covid they're limiting people so I know watch from online but hoping to get baptized the day before this up coming Easter I grew up in a non religious family and tried so many churches on the search for what was right for me and fell in love with the Catholic Church in my area it's so beautiful and the way I feel when I'm there and learning more about Jesus and God the connection I feel is just amazing they provided me with so many books to study and learn including the Catholic Bible I'm nervous on the things I have to remember as my memory isn't the greatest due to me having epilepsy but with my devotion I'm hoping to be accepted into the church to be apart of communion and rules of the church are pretty simple as well I appreciate this video it's so helpful
I was wondering if you could make one on dress etiquette for church. Greatly appreciated. May God Bless You and your FamilyđđŒ
Thank you for your video. I am currently in the RCIA classes and baptized Catholic. I have been a Calvary Chapel follower since 1999 but have been studying a wide range of religions. Fortunately, my studies have pointed me to the ancient church. I was baptized Roman Catholic as a child and this video took the edge off of returning!
Also with receiving Communion, not all Catholics can receive it either, you have to be in a state of grace. So no mortal sins!
I think it would be interesting to see a video on why we do certain things like genuflect, cross ourselves for the Gospel, and things like that.
I will add that to my list of videos to do! Thank you:)
That's why you get communion as a kid. I don't practice Catholicism but I did my communion at 8 years old with a pure heart đ
I've been away from the Church for 15 years and started my journey back this past easter. Your videos have helped me so much with remembering the basics
So glad the help! Iâm glad you are here and welcome home!
I have been trying to learn more about this for 3 years and kinda fell away but I'm really trying to come back. I'm reading a book my friend gave me on being a Catholic and finding my way to God and I really want to try. I cry every time I read it and I don't know why. I never been to church before but my heart tells me I need to
Come home!
Just commenting here after an Ascension Thursday Mass. It was wonderful. I am tired of feeling like I need to be Atlas, shouldering the world. It is okay to 'let go and let God', so to speakđđ I
I've been a God fearing nondenominational for years. I was invited to a catholic church so I decided to watch this for etiquette reasons. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for doing this! I myself Iâm always trying to promote the beauty that is the Catholic Church. Iâve got a young friend who has taken interest in attending mass and has done so and is even bringing friends so this video will help when she brings a new person. Thank you and good Lord bless you
As soon as you enter the church. Look towards the tabernacle, get down on one knee, make the sign of the cross- In the Name of The Father,Son and Holy Spirit. AMEN.
( A Blessed convert)
When genuflecting it is always with the right knee all the way to the floor. I know it's a little thing but always the right knee, and facing the tabernacle.
Also, in some more modern Catholic church buildings the tabernacle isn't in the Sanctuary (I don't know why). If the tabernacle is not present don't genuflect. Instead bow from the waist facing the altar.
Oh my gosh thank you! I have to go to church tomorrow with my grandma and I was really nervous because Iâm always afraid getting up for the communion, but this video was really helpful. Thank you so much!! đ
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Thank you for this video, I start RCIA next month. I was baptized catholic and when I was 7years old my mom changed our regilon. I just started my journey about 4 months, and my two older kids just started Catechism today.
It may be obvious but also donât talk during mass just be silent and have reverence. There are some people in my chapel who talk during mass and itâs just distracting everyone else from Gods word
GREAT one! Thank you for sharing!
It is exactly right!!!!!!!
thank you for this video! i went to mass for the first time ever today and i was so anxious about it, but this video was so helpful & made me so much more relaxed :D very glad i went
This is SO helpful!!! I'm in RCIA and totally overwhelmed ... but loving it. I love your simple approach in all your videos. Thank you for doing this.
Thank you so much! I haven't been to mass in along time and needed a refresher course.
Such a great video! You're right, it is intimidating at first. Before I was Catholic, I would always sit in the back and try to follow along. There's something so beautiful about the rhythm of the Mass. The prayers, music, etc. Anyway, I have two small kids (5 and 2) and I found that sitting up toward the front actually helps my them pay better attention. Our Priest encourages families to sit up close because he says, "I would dread coming to Mass if all I saw were people's behinds for an hour!" haha. Anyway, I totally understand initially siting in the back, but when you get a little more comfortable and in my case, braver, feel free to check out the pews closer up! It's amazing the difference it makes.
yes well said! Thank you for sharing!
I' visit my catholic and regulars sit in the same seat so I always end up having to sit at the front and I don't go regularly and not catholic
Iâve visited many Catholic Churches over the years with cousins & friends will start the classes to convert in January
this is a great video. i'm a protestant and i'm interested in catholicism. ive been going to the mass since 4 months ago. and it is truee that it was soo intimidating at first, but i keep going on and now i'm kinda get used to it
Great video! One thing our parish & those I visit seem to really struggle with is people leaving before the end of the closing song. There always seems to be a huge rush after Communion for people to sneak out the door. When doing that, you are not taking the time to commune with the body of Christ that you just received. The general rule is that you stay until the priest has given the final blessing and has walked back down the aisle. My family stays until the end of the closing song out of respect for the Eucharist, but also out of respect for the priest and choir.
I never understood this. I always thought that the priest had to walk out of the church before you leave.
Many don't know this but they're doing what Judas did:
"Having received the piece of bread, he then left immediately.", John 13:30
YES! YES! YES! Thank you for saying this! I wish I would have thought to put this in the video because it is so important!
Brenda Fuemmeler it's like leaving a party/ banquet without dessert.
Mass begins at the sign of the cross and ends with the final blessing /sign of the cross, to come in late or leave before that without good reason is a sin. Technically one can leave after the final blessing, however, I stay until the end of the hymn for decorum and out of respect for our music ministry.
One thing I would add is that God knows your heart. Prayer takes many forms. Don't worry about making mistakes. He loves us all and will welcome your effort even if it is imperfect. Thanks for making this video.
I remember the first time I visited a Catholic church. A friend had invited me to join her and her family and it was glorious: the music, the lighting, ever.y.thing.
Definitely something I wasn't accustomed to, but I was awe-struck. The best way I can describe it...palpable. I could actually feel the peace, the grace, and the glory of God. Sometimes I didn't know what to do, thankfully my friend would gently guide/direct me. And you're absolutely correct when you say don't be self-conscious, no one is looking at/judging you. â„
Thank you! I attended mass today for the first time in years. It was definitely overwhelming, but I quickly felt comfortable. It was wonderful đ Your video is very accurate
I am agnostic but I decided to accompany my boyfriend to church this Sunday, this was the only video I found that gives me some sort of advice what to do. Thank you so much :)
So glad it helped!
I was raised Catholic, all my family is Catholic, i consider myself a pretty religious Catholic, my house is a mini church why am I watching this hahahahaha
lol I love it! :)
Morgan...Obviously, it's because you love your faith and wish to share it.
Thereâs always room to learn more! :)
Awesome!!
I got baptised this Easter and It was so exciting.My mom even told me to watch were Im going and be careful not to fall on the stairs LOL it was a funny experience
I'm not a Catholic and do not plan on converting in, but there's a Catholic church near my house I would like to attend to see how you fellas have done it for the past 1700 or so years. Thank you for making this video I don't want to offend you guys by accidentally disrespecting your traditions. God bless my fellow brothers and sisters in fellowship of Christ.
Godspeed.
Spot on -- Protestants believe that the bread and wine in Christian services remain bread and wine and are merely symbolic forms of the body and blood of Christ. Roman Catholics have the dogma of transubstantiation -- which is when bread and wine in the Canon of the Mass actually becomes the body and blood of Christ and must be honored and received as such -- the saving body and blood of our Redeemer during Communion.
Brynn Kohler maybe thatâs why Protestant churches serve grape juice rather than wine, they donât want to give humanity any ideas about drinking alcohol in church. Of course, the transubstantiation would make effects of alcohol beholden to Godâs will rather than keeping a watered down version of a sacrament.
MissPopuri but a lot of Catholic masses don't even use the wine part anymore... just bread...
Most prods don't believe in anything
Yes they do, they see the bread and wine as a symbol just that. And this is coming from an ex protestant, received by the church this past Easter of '18 .
@@MissPopuri , been sober for 13yrs, you don't have to drink the wine, God knows you're struggle
Thank you so much for this! I love your channel!
I reccomend that you do a video on the order of mass. Many people, even practicing Catholics don't realize that there is an order of the mass and how the mass is organized. For example, when to sit, kneel or stand, ehen the priest consecrates the eucharist, etc.
Also, the differnce between the gospel reading and the homily.
Just a suggestion. Love your videos.
Sorry for the typos
The Entire Catholic Mass Comes Directly From The Bible ( In 2 posts since itâs too long)
THE INTRODUCTORY RITES
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit ( Mt. 28:19).
Congregation: Amen (1 Chr. 16:36).
Greeting by Priest
[Form A] The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Cor.13:13).
[Form B] The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you (1 Pet. 1:3).
[Form C] The Lord be with you (Ruth 2:4).
PENITENTIAL RITE
Priest and Congregation: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault (cf. James 5:16) in my thoughts and in my words (Rom. 12:16; James 3:6) in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; (James 4:17) 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 (1 Thess. 5:25).
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive our sins, and bring us to everlasting life (1 Jn. 1:9).
Priest and Congregation: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy (Tob. 8:4; 1 Tim. 1:2).
GLORIA
Priest and Congregation: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth (Lk. 2:14). Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, (Rev. 19:6) we worship you (Rev. 22:9), we give you thanks (Eph. 5:20), we praise you for your glory (Rev. 7:12). Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father (2 Jn. 3), Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us (cf. Jn. 1:29); you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer (Rom. 8:34). For you alone are the Holy One (cf. Lk. 4:34), you alone are the Lord (Rev. 15:4), you alone are the most High, Jesus Christ (Lk. 1:32), with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen (Jn. 14:26).
LITURGY OF THE WORD:
First Reading (Taken from the Old Testament)
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading (Taken from the Epistles, Acts of the Apostles & parts of the New Testament)
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia
Gospel Reading (Taken from any of the Four Gospels, on a three-year cycle.)
HOMILY (The Priest expounds the Scripture readings and their application to our daily life.)
PROFESSION OF FAITH
Priest and Congregation: We believe in God, the Father, Almighty, maker of heaven and earth (Gen. 14:19), of all that is seen and unseen (Col. 1:16). We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father (Lk. 1:35), God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father (Heb. 1:3). Through him all things were made (Jn. 1:1-4). For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven (Jn. 3:13): by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man (Mt. 1:18). For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate (Jn. 19:16); he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3); he ascended into heaven (cf. Lk. 24:51) and is seated at the right hand of the Father ( Col. 3:1). He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead (2 Tim. 4:1), and his kingdom will have no end (Lk. 1:33). We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life (Acts 2:17), who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified (Jn. 14:16). He has spoken through the Prophets (1 Pet. 1:10-11). We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church (Rom. 12:5). We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38). We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen (Rom. 6:5).
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made (Qo 3:13). It will become for us the bread of life (Jn. 6:35). Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink (Lk. 22:17-18).
Congregation: Blessed be God forever (Ps. 68:36).
Priest: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father (Heb. 12:28).
Congregation: May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his Church (Ps. 50:23).
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
Congregation: We lift them up to the Lord (Lam. 3:41).
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God (Col. 3:17).
Congregation: It is right to give him thanks and praise (Col. 1:3).
PREFACE ACCLAMATION
Priest and Congregation: 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 (Is. 6:3; Mk. 12:9-10).
Eucharistic Prayer I
We come to you, Father, with praise and thanksgiving, through Jesus Christ your Son (Eph. 5:20). Through him we ask you to accept and bless these gifts we offer in you in sacrifice (2 Macc. 1:26). We offer them for your holy Catholic Church, watch over it, Lord, and guide it; grant it peace and unity throughout the world. We offer them for N. our pope, for N. our bishop, and for all who hold and teach the Catholic faith that comes to us from the apostles (Jn. 17:21; Acts 2:42).
Remember, Lord, your people, especially those for whom we now pray, N. and N. Remember all of us gathered here before you. You know how firmly we believe in you and dedicate ourselves to you. We offer you this sacrifice of praise for ourselves and those who are dear to us. We pray to you, our living and true God, for our well-being and redemption (Ps. 106:4; Heb. 13:15).
In union with the whole Church, we honor Mary, the ever-virgin mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God. We honor Joseph, her husband, the apostles and martyrs, Peter and Paul, AndrewâŠand all the saints. May their merits and prayers gain us your constant help and protection (Mt. 1:2-16; Lk. 16:9; 1 Cor. 12:12, 20f; Rev. 5:8).
Father, accept this offering from your whole family. Grant us your peace in this life, save us from final damnation, and count us among those you have chosen (Col. 1:11).
Bless and approve our offering; make it acceptable to you, an offering in spirit and in truth (Jn. 4:24).
Let it become for us the body and blood of Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord.
The day before he suffered he took bread in his sacred hands and looking up to heaven, to you, his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you (Mt. 26:26-28).
When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me (Mt. 26:26-28).
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION:
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith (1 Tim. 3:16):
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again (1 Cor. 15:3-5).
Father, we celebrate the memory of Christ, your Son. We, your people and your ministers, recall his passion, his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension into glory; and from the many gifts you have given us we offer to you, God of glory and majesty, (1 Pet. 1:18-21) this holy and perfect sacrifice (Heb. 9:13-14): the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation (Jn. 6:54).
Look with favor on these offerings and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your servant Abel (Gen. 4:4), the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith (Gen. 22:12), and the bread and wine offered by your priest Melchisedech (Gen. 14:18).
Almighty God, we pray that your angel may take this sacrifice to your altar in heaven (Rev. 8:3-4). Then, as we receive from this altar the sacred body and blood of your Son, let us be filled with every grace and blessing (Eph. 1:3).
Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray, N. and N. May these, and all who sleep in Christ, find in your presence light, happiness, and peace (1 Thess. 4:13, 14).
For ourselves, too, we ask some share in the fellowship of your apostles and martyrs, with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, BarnabasâŠFelicity, Perpetua, Agatha⊠and all the saints (Col. 1:12).
Though we are sinners, we trust in your mercy and love. Do not consider what we truly deserve, but grant us your forgiveness (Ps. 25:7).
Through him you give us all these gifts. You fill them with life and goodness, you bless them and make them holy (Ps. 104:27-28).
*The following Eucharistic prayers find their expressions in the following Scripture passages:
Eucharistic Prayer II
(2 Macc. 14:36; Phil. 2:8; Jn. 10:17-18; Mk. 14:22-25; Heb. 2:14-15; Jn. 6:51; 1 Cor. 10:17; 2 Macc. 12:45-46; 2 Thess. 1:4-5)
Eucharistic Prayer III
(Tob. 8:5; Jn. 1:3; Ps. 113:3; Lk. 22:19-20; 1 Cor. 11:26; Mk. 13:33; 2 Cor. 5:19; Eph. 4:3; Eph. 5: 25-27; Jn. 17:22, 23; Col. 1:4-5)
Eucharist Prayer IV
(Gen. 1:26; Is. 55:6; 55:3; Gal. 4:4-5; Heb. 4:15; Lk. 4:18; 1 Cor. 15:54-57; Jn. 14:16; Heb. 9:15; Jn. 13:1; 1 Cor. 11:23-25; Jn. 4:42; 1 Pet. 3:18, 19; Eph. 1:19-20; Mt. 25:31; 1 Cor. 12:12, 27; Acts 10:35; Rom. 8:20-21)
DOXOLOGY
Priest: Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
AMEN (Rom. 11:36).
COMMUNION RITE
The Lord's Prayer:
Priest and Congregation: âOur Fatherâ (Mt. 6:9-13).
Priest: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ (Jn. 17:15).
Congregation: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.
SIGN OF PEACE
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live and reign for ever and ever (Jn. 14:27). The peace of the Lord be with you always (Jn. 20:19).
BREAKING OF THE HOST
Lamb of God:
Priest and Congregation: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on usâŠ. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace (Jn. 1:29).
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 (Rev. 19:9).
Priest and Congregation: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed (Mt. 8:8).
CONCLUDING RITES:
FINAL BLESSING & DISMISSAL
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Congregation: And also with you (Ruth 2:4).
Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Lk. 24:51). Go in the peace of Christ (Lk. 7:50; 2 Chron. 35:3).
Congregation: Thanks be to God (2 Cor. 9:15).
Thanks for sharing your video and God bless you. I shared your video to several friends who were not Catholic but want to attend Holy Mass and to some who kept asking about what to do when theyâre inside the church just to hear the Sunday gospel readings
Oh nice! I hope this is helpful to them!
You are delightful. Thank you for this video. I really enjoyed it. Very encouraging! "God Bless" xoxo
About to leave my house to go to my first Mass, thank you for this helpful and calming video!
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Thank you for these videos, they have been very helpful in my journey. :)
Glad for this video. Really helped!
i wish i wouldâve watched you before i became catholic but i love this video itâs so informational! â€ïžâïž
GOD Bless you sister. You inspire me
Be still and silent as much as you can when not singing or pray along. When everyone is focusing, a pin drop could be a distraction. I have seen ppl bring their books and read instead of paying attention to the celebration of the mass. Remember, when the mass is said, the angels are bowing down at the altar. Keep all of your luggage at home and your phone off or in the car please. Making a scene by refuse to receive the on the hand is not helping. You go you mass to worship and if that part is not done right then you are distracted. Remember love you God with all you mind, no distraction and impure thought at mass. That is the hardest part of any human being, pure of heart and mind.
I wish this type of thing had existed when I converted to the Catholic Church in '05! Great channel!
Love how you explain everything
I went to a Catholic Church this week. I do not know the prayers and when asked to kneel, I am not physically able to kneel so I sat. I went a second time. Now I wish to go to mass for the first time on a Sunday. I hope that some people there will help guide me. I am a little lost.
Great video. And good call about the cheerios with the kids. We are called to fast for one hour before receiving communion, so it's good not to have food during the mass. God bless sister!
On your comment about kids and sitting in the back. I found that my kids actually behaved better, were more attentive and were less squirmy when I sat all the way up front. Because they kids could see what was happening. In the back, all they can see are the heads and backsides of the adults in front of them. Give it a shot, sit up front. You might be surprised how your kids react. They can finally see what's going on.
T F same, my family always sat right up front growing up and so did all the other families with kids because we could see what was going on and would be more encouraged to join the community and participate and stuff when we would be old enough, now that weâre not kids anymore we sit a few pew further so that the new families with younger kids can sit up front but no matter where I sit I need to be able to see whatâs going on up front or else Iâll get too distracted and not properly pay attention
T F I agree Pope Francis gave that recommendation. My 2 year old knows all the prayers and process of mass, by us sitting 1st pew and him observing and hearing
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Thank you!
thank you so much sister this has encouraged me and iâm going to go to a Catholic mass for the first time in a long time
Thank you for making this video nicely done
Thank you for this. The one other thing I would also suggest for 1st timers to the Catholic mass is to dress modestly.
I'm adding...OPEN your heart to Jesus, just be open to His Spirit.
Thank you! Amazing back in the 70âs if you questioned anything or were confused you were punished. Very very well explained
First time I went to Mass was during COVID so they assigned seats as you came in, and my plan was to sit in the back, but NOPE! I was in the very front and center all by myselfđđ But hey it worked out because Iâm in RCIA and Iâm going to be confirmed at Easter Vigil 2021!
Very humble video, ÂĄÂĄthank you !!
After reading BIY for awhile with Father Mike Schmitz and just started CIY with him, I decided it was time too go to a mass.
I just went to my first Mass today. I enjoyed every bit of it, I sat in the back to watch what everyone does. Now when it was time to receive the eucharist I stepped out of my pew to let ppl through, then an usher/volunteer came up and said I can go in line too, I told her I'm not in communion; I was baptized Catholic as a baby but didnt receive my other sacraments, and she helped me at least receive a blessing. Thank you Bobbi for making me feel welcomed to the church. Im definitely looking to go every Sunday, I felt such peace after.
I'm just waiting for my RCIA classes to start soon and learn more about being a Catholic and receive my first communion.
Yo are amazing ,thank you so much for the videos .I just discovered yuor channel ...amazing ! God Bless
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Yes, it is very intimidating, but at the same time once I relaxed I felt the Spirit soooo strongly that I totally LOVED being there.
Btw, Iâm not Catholic, YET. I attended my first Mass and my first RCIA class.
I recently went to mass for the first time in years. I was surprised that the wording of the Apostles' Creed had changed slightly--plus they no longer say "Peace be with you" (with the response "And also with you") among numerous other things. It left me feeling that I have to memorize the missal before going back.
What changes did you notice? I'm asking because we don't say the Apostles creed very often.
I think the changes run throughout, but for an example, start at the beginning. This is what my 2018 Missal says: "I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell..." Previously it had been, "I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the dead." The meaning is the same but the wording is different enough that it throws me off when reciting it in a group.
i'll have to check on that. Thanks for bringing that up.
Here's a quick overview from an article on USCatholic.org. Hope this helps!
"The first full revised Latin texts of the Mass after the Second Vatican Council were released in 1969. ICEL released its first full English translation in 1970; that English text was used with minor changes until November of this year. In 1983 ICEL began work on a second English translation of the Mass, based on a 1975 second edition of the Latin texts, in the hopes of producing a more poetic English translation. That version was approved by all the English-speaking conferences of bishops and sent to Rome in 1998.
In 2001, however, the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship issued a new instruction on translation, Liturgiam authenticam, which called for a strict literal translation of the Latin text and a more elevated tone. Pope John Paul II then created a small group of bishops called Vox Clara to oversee English translations. Based on the new translation rules, the Vatican rejected the 1998 translation of the Mass. ICEL was disbanded and then recreated with new translators, who began work on a new English translation of the Mass.
This new, more literal English translation must be used beginning with the First Sunday of Advent 2011. In addition to the response, âAnd with your spirit,â many of the peopleâs parts, along with all the prayers proclaimed by the priest, have changed significantly to follow Latin word order and grammar. Their more complex structure and vocabulary will require extra care and attention as English-speaking Catholics get used to a new style of praying together."
Thanks for posting this!
Thank you for your videos and sharing in a personal way your Catholicism. Many Catholic high schools and colleges have a large number of non-Catholics attending. However, I think that many non-Catholics do not have a good understanding of Catholic customs and would enjoy knowing about them. And would enjoy your videos because you explain yourself in such a nice way.
Iâve never been to a Mass. Would love to go one time. Thank you
So grateful for this video.
Oh Iâm so glad you liked it!
God bless you little sister in Christ!! That video was extremely helpful. Thank you so so much!! I am going to mass for the first time this Saturday November 2nd 2019. You are a true blessing to ABBA FATHER and Jesus loves you so much!! I will be going to RCIA in CINCINNATI OHIO next fall. You have inspired me sister!! I will say a prayer for you and your family at mass and i will mention to Father George about you and this video. have a blessed day and i love you in Christ!! Love 4ever..... BROTHER CHARLES
Thank you this helped alot!
Very helpful thanks. I'm in RCIA right now.
Love being catholic...I'm becoming an Oblate of St. Benedict on divine mercy Sunday. Very much looking forward to that.
That is so exciting!!! I am so happy for you!
@@ACatholicMomsLife thanks...its been a long time coming... the monastery I'll be associated with is St. Meinrad Archabbey....useually you go to the monastery to make your final oblation after a year as an oblate novice....but my car is in sad shape so fortunately God smiled on me and there is a monk who is going to be going to springfield il to the cathedral of the immaculate conception for a deaconate ordination and his trip will take him right through where I live so on divine mercy Sunday he will be here to preside at the rite for final oblation that will take place during the morning mass here...I'm excited alot because aside from it taking me a bit longer to complete my novitiate and this being such a long time coming..I feel it will better equip me as the sacristan here at my home parish....I'm still in discernment to decide if I am being called to become an actual monk or called to ordained life, but for now I'm just super grateful to God for allowing me to finally complete this part of my journey. So thanks again...I truly appreciate it.
This might have been confusing for beginners. When you walk in, the person in front of you may stick his hand in a bowl of water. That water is holy water and it reminds us of our baptism. Then we walk to a place to sit, but before we sit, we face the altar where there should be a silver or gold box, the tabernacle, and we genuflect on one knee and make the sign of the cross. We are acknowledging Jesus', true presence in the "wafers", the Eucharist inside that tabernacle. We then go into a pew (seat with kneeler) and usually kneel down for a moment and get our hearts and minds into what it is we are about to experience, Jesus coming to us in the teachings we will hear and the Eucharist and reminding us that He died for our sins and loves us and even gives Himself to us as nourishment and strength. We think about any sins or wrongs we have done that we want to apologize for before we receive Him. Then we are ready to sit down and wait for Mass to begin. Then at some point the Mass begins. It starts with prayers that acknowledge our need for Him and we make an act of confession asking His help to live better. Then it moves to scripture where we have short passages and two readings and then a gospel passage of Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. For the readings (one old testament, and one epistle from the Bible passage) we sit. After the gospel (which everyone stands for) the priest is supposed to give a sermon on the readings or the saint of the day, but NOT on secular stuff. After the sermon or homily, the celebration of the Eucharist begins and the plain wafer and the plain wine will be consecrated and become the body and blood of Christ. There will be more kneeling in this section because we will be before the Lord Himself. We say a prayer, "Lord I am not worthy to receive you. Only say the word and I will be healed." We say this three times. Then people will go up to communion and receive Him or will stay seated or will go up and cross their arms across their chest so that the priest knows they will not receive. After communion the priest cleanses the vessels and says a few more prayers asking blessings on us and then he announces the Mass is ended. The priest completely leaves the altar before anyone in the congregation should leave. It may not happen that way, but that is how it should be. Some Masses, the priest will say a few prayers with the whole congregation before he leaves.
you are a beautiful, Christian woman. thank you for this video, I began going to mass every Sunday after a very long hiatus & forgot a few manners unfortunately. this greatly helped.đ
Thank you this was very helpful. I am new to the faith
I have a mass tomorrow and Iâm so nervous! Never ever been to one my whole life but Iâve been told to just cross my arms over my chest and say Amen after!
I feel it must be nice to get married to a catholic person. Even if someone is devoted catholic and married an atheist, is so awesome when that person converts. I am 23 years old and I have been thankful of the wisdom God has given me. I really love being a Catholic. The holy mass is beautiful. I wish everyone could have the eyes and heart to be Catholic. Always pray for our priests. Our priests and our religious Sisters and Brothers also need prayers. I have been insightful to realized the Catholic Church is truth. Is so awesome be a Catholic. đ·
I have realized that when following Jesus, it bring us joy and we are more insightful to understand humanity. I hope God bless everyoneâs heart and soul so someday they can be Catholic.
I'm a new subscriber! I'm so glad that there are youtubers like you who talk about Catholic faith so openly! Unfortunately in CZcams Italy there are only priests and theologians and not common lay people. I think that following your channel could give me also rye possibility to improve my English! :)
P.S.: Sorry if there are some English mistakes
Never apologise for your English: it's great (& the very first sentence you ever strung together in English is better than my Italian will ever be ;)
You are a good Catholic. May pease be with you and your family đ
It is such a blessing to have children at Mass. When my children were young we went to the Children's Liturgy and I volunteered. Now they are grown and left home so seeing(and hearing) the children is wonderful. I encouraged our children to volunteer to help at Mass. Two daughters and a son were alter servers. Being a Salesian parish the youth were encouraged to serve, read, usher, sing and be an active part in Mass.
Never heard of Children's liturgy. Isnt that a prodestant thing?