The How-to Book of the Mass: Expanded

Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you've attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you, like: when you should genuflect and when you should bow; what the different books used at Mass are and what they contain; the meaning of words like Amen, Alleluia, or Hosanna; what to do during the sign of peace.You aren't alone.The How-to Book of the Mass not only provides the who, what, where, when, and why of the most time-honored traditions of the Catholic Church, but also the how. All in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.In this complete guide to the celebration of the Eucharist you get: Step-by-step guidelines to walk you through the MassBiblical background of the prayers of the MassInsights from the Tradition and teaching of the ChurchPractical aid to overcoming distractionsConcrete ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ at every MassA handy study guide for individual or group useIncludes 2011 Roman Missal Translation changes.