Which item is included in the Liturgy of the Mass?

Which item is included in the Liturgy of the Mass?

• A. Introductory rites
• B. Concluding rites
• C. Final blessing
• D. Readings

Answer: (D)

Mass is structured in two main liturgical parts—the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist—framed by introductory rites at the start and concluding rites at the end. Readings are the Scripture passages proclaimed during the Liturgy of the Word, which is the portion of the Mass devoted to hearing and responding to God’s Word. Because of this direct role in the Word portion, Readings are the element most clearly identified with the Liturgy of the Word within the Mass. The other items belong to the surrounding framework of the celebration—the introductory rites begin the Mass, while the concluding rites (including the final blessing) close it.

Mass is structured in two main liturgical parts—the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist—framed by introductory rites at the start and concluding rites at the end. Readings are the Scripture passages proclaimed during the Liturgy of the Word, which is the portion of the Mass devoted to hearing and responding to God’s Word. Because of this direct role in the Word portion, Readings are the element most clearly identified with the Liturgy of the Word within the Mass. The other items belong to the surrounding framework of the celebration—the introductory rites begin the Mass, while the concluding rites (including the final blessing) close it.