noun
A body of matter
A considerable quantity
The greater portion
Size
noun
Types of Masses include: High, Low, Solemn High, Requiem, Mass for the Dead, Nuptial, Votive.
Parts of the Mass include --- Gathering Rites: Greeting, Penitential Rite, Gloria, Opening Prayer; Liturgy of the Word: First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, Alleluia, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith, Creed, Prayers of the Faithful, Petitions; Liturgy of the Eucharist: Preparation and Offering of the Gifts, Prayer Over the Gifts, Consecration, Eucharistic Prayer, Memorial, Acclamation, Lord's Prayer, Sign of Peace, Breaking of the Bread, Communion, Prayer after Communion; Concluding Rites: Blessing, Dismissal.
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