Tridentine Mass facts for kids
The Tridentine Mass is a special way of celebrating the Catholic Mass. It was the main form used by the Latin Rite Catholic Church for a very long time. This version of the Mass was common before 1969.
The rules for the Tridentine Mass were first written down in a book called the Roman Missal in 1570. This book tells priests exactly how to perform the Mass. The Missal was updated a few times over the years. The last big update to this version was in 1962.
One of the most noticeable things about the Tridentine Mass is that it is almost always said in Latin language. Today, the Catholic Church allows this older form of Mass to be celebrated. It is an alternative to the newer Mass, which was introduced after the Second Vatican Council.
There is also a version of this Mass translated into Church Slavonic. This language is used instead of Latin in some places. The Slavonic version is mostly used in the Balkans region.
Images for kids
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Elevation of the chalice during a Solemn Mass.
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A pre-1969 high altar decorated with reredos.
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Missale Romanum in Croatian Glagolitic script from 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.
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The priest makes the sign of the cross before receiving Communion.
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Priest saying "Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God" during communion.
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"Ite, missa est" sung by the deacon at a Solemn Mass.
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An elevation candle, as depicted by the Beuron Art School.
See also
In Spanish: Misa tridentina para niños
