Catechesis

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty… Credo is a Latin word and means “I believe.”  There are three…

The Gospel read at the Holy Communion is a selection from the story of the Life of our Lord and…

Between the first reading—the Old Testament—and the Epistle, the Gradual is sung.  The name “gradual” comes from the Latin “gradus.” …

The early Christians did not just say “hello” when they met, but they wished each other the highest blessing, that…

Thus the angels sang on that Holy Night when Jesus was born (St. Luke 2.14).  The Son of God became…

Kyrie means “Lord” and eleison means “have mercy!”  This cry became a prayer in the liturgy at a time when…

Introit means “entrance” and marks the beginning of the Divine Service.  This part of the service is not as old…

Before you sit down for a meal in your house your mother spends quite some time preparing this meal.  Our…