Tridentine Mass facts for kids
Tridentine Mass is the formula of the Latin Rite Catholic Mass that was commonly used before 1969. The Roman Missal contained the Church's guidelines on the Tridentine Mass for the first time in 1570. The missal was changed several times, and the last change to it was made in 1962. The celebration is done almost exclusively in the Latin language. Today, it is permitted as an alternative to the current form of the Mass that was introduced by the Second Vatican Council. There is also a translation into Church Slavonic which uses that language instead of Latin. The Slavonic form is in use mainly in the Balkans.
Images for kids
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Elevation of the chalice after the consecration during a Solemn Mass
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A pre-1969 Roman-Rite high altar decorated with reredos and set on a three-step platform, below which the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar are said. Leaning against the tabernacle and two of the candlesticks are altar cards, to remind the celebrant of the words when he is away from the missal
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Missale Romanum in Croatian Glagolitic script printed in 1483
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Prayers at the foot of the altar
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Dominus vobiscum ("The Lord be with you") before the Collect.In the Tridentine Mass the priest should keep his eyes downcast at this point.
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Before receiving Communion from the chalice, the priest makes the sign of the cross over himself, saying (in Latin): May the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep my soul for eternal life. Amen.
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Priest on the "Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God" in the people communion.
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"Ite, missa est" sung by the deacon at a Solemn Mass.
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Nuptial Low Mass
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Beuron Art School representation of an elevation candle, mistakenly placed at the Gospel side and upon the altar
