Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A guide for those who want to better understand what happens at Mass. It is divided into explanations of six topics: the Eucharist, the four parts of the Mass, the role of the clergy, the arrangement of the church, the technical terms used in Mass, and the way in which Mass enriches the participants' lives.
Synopsis
A guide to what happens at Mass and why. This book is divided neatly into six chapters focusing on: - the significance of the Last Supper and the origins of the Eucharist - the four separate parts of the Mass and the role and function of each - the different roles of both clergy and lay people when the Eucharist is celebrated - the physical arrangement of the church where Mass is celebrated - the technical terms used in relation to the Mass and the significance of these terms in the light of Catholic doctrine concerning the Eucharist - how the Mass changes us and enriches our lives. Each chapter provides a selection of resources for further reading.