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What is the Traditional Latin Mass?

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The terms Extraordinary Form of the Mass, the Traditional Latin Mass, the Latin usus antiquior and the Tridentine Mass are all terms used to describe Masses celebrated in the Roman Rite in accordance with the liturgical books of 1962, as expressed in the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum of Pope Benedict XVI. Sadie and Aaron attend Mass in the Extraordinary Form every week, and love feeling connected to the immutable liturgy that has been the heart of the Catholic faith since the first century. http://www.ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/b16summorumpontificum.htm

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Are women required to wear a veil at Mass?

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We certainly hope you will consider taking part in this ancient Tradition that helps unite us to the great saints of millenia past. Did you know that prior to 1962, women donning head coverings were in fact commonplace in Catholic Churches? Covering our heads reminds us as women of our sacred feminity--it is an outward sign that women are symbols of the Bride of Christ, the Church herself. Catholics also believe in the True Presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Therefore, when Catholic women are in a church before the Blessed Sacrament--our loving Bridegroom--veils help us to remember the spousal relationship the Church is called to enter into with Christ. If you have a veil from days gone by, please bring it to our ceremony! Or consider wearing a fun hat! There will be veils available at the church for those that wish to veil for Mass.

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Do I need to know Latin to understand what's going on?

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Of course not! Materials will be provided in English and Latin for people to follow along. Don't worry about following the Latin or keeping up with the priest's prayers in a missal. St. Padre Pio recommends during the Mass to “keep your mind focused on the mystery that is unfolding before your eyes. In your mind’s eye transport yourself to Calvary and meditate on the Victim who offers Himself to Divine Justice, paying the price of your redemption.” Don't worry about translating everything. Instead, allow yourself to enter into the Sacred Mystery to unite your heart with Christ's.

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Can I receive communion?

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If you are a practicing Catholic that believes the bread and wine is transubstantiated into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ during the Consecration (and you are free of mortal sin), then you can receive Communion. If you are not of the Catholic faith, or do not believe in the True Presence in the Eucharist, we kindly ask you do not receive a Sacred Host. Note that if you do receive Communion, communicants receive the Host on the tongue while kneeling at the altar rail. The priest will say “May the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve your soul unto life everlasting. Amen” in Latin. Because the priest says “Amen,” there is no need to respond to him as you await reception of the Sacrament. Don't be afraid to open your mouth wide and stick your tongue out--it helps the priest place the Host perfectly on your tongue!

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Where can I find more information about the Latin Mass?

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Copy and paste any of the links below into your browser to learn more! https://www.catholicgentleman.net/2016/06/lift-hearts-10-tips-newcomers-latin-mass/ https://sanctamissa.org/en/faq/newcomers-to-the-traditional-latin-mass.html http://www.institute-christ-king.org/institute/traditional-latin-mass https://denvercatholic.org/the-latin-mass-is-still-relevant/