The Mass is what we do -- What makes the Mass : people, places, words, and things. The beginnings in the Bible ; The Mass through history ; Mass : a word about the Word ; Names for the Mass ; Preparing for Mass ; The essentials : bread and wine ; A word about obligation ; The parts of the Mass ; The people at Mass and their roles ; The Church and its furnishings ; The books ; Vessels and cloths ; Vestments ; The Church's calendar -- The Mass as it is : a close look. The procession ; The Sign of the Cross ; Confession and mercy : the penitential rite ; Glory to God in the highest! ; The first reading ; The responsorial psalm ; The second reading ; Alleluia! ; The Gospel ; The homily ; The Profession of Faith ; Prayer of the Faithful ; The Offertory ; The Preparation of the Gifts ; The Preface and "Holy, holy, holy" ; The Eucharistic Prayer ; Prayer for the Sending of the Spirit ; The narrative of institution ; Remembrance ; The first elevation of the Host and Chalice ; The Mystery of Faith ; Eucharistic prayers ; The Great Amen ; The Lord's Prayer ; The Sign of Peace ; The Lamb of God ; "I am not worthy" ; Holy Communication ; Should I receive? ; The cleansing of the vessels ; The prayer after Communion ; The Blessing and dismissal