The Mass is the central act of worship for Catholics around the world.
At the Mass we follow the Lord's instructions to "Do this in memory of Me." In the Mass we pray, listen to readings from sacred Scripture, hear how to live out the Gospel, profess our beliefs, and receive Jesus in Holy Communion. Then we are sent out, back into the world, to spread the Good News.
We have created our own Mass Guide to help everyone understand the Mass more fully. Learn when to stand, sit, and kneel. Download the Mass Guide or grab one from the pew at Mass.
Learn more about the Liturgical Calendar. Download the Mass Text and Responses. The readings for Mass change each day of the week as well as each Sunday. Follow the link to see the Text of these readings.
Each year the Church relives the life of Jesus from preparing for His coming during Advent, celebrating the Incarnation through the Christmas season, learning from Him throughout Ordinary Time, reflecting on His passion and death in Lent and rejoicing in the resurrection for the 8 weeks of Easter.