The Holy Eucharist
The Mass is the pinnacle of prayer (remember, prayer is a way to build your relationship with God). There is no more powerful prayer than uniting with the entire Body of Christ to worship and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the “source and summit” of our faith. That means everything we believe stems from the Eucharist and the Eucharist is the highest point of our worship. You can prepare for the Mass by reflecting on the readings ahead of time or arriving a little early to focus yourself on Christ. By participating fully, consciously, and actively in the Mass, you’re getting a little taste of Heaven on Earth.
There are four general sections to the Mass with each section consisting of several specific elements. Hopefully the following explanations of these Mass parts will help you participate more fully, consciously, and actively in the Mass.