A Layman's Guide to Latin Mass Terms

“The Holy Mass is a prayer itself, even the highest prayer that exists. It is the Sacrifice, dedicated by our Redeemer at the Cross, and repeated every day on the Altar. If you wish to hear Mass as it should be heard, you must follow with the eye, heart and mouth all that happens at the Altar. Further you must pray with the Priest the holy words said by him in the Name of Christ and which Christ says by him.”—Pope Saint Pius X

There are a few elements that, if you're unfamiliar with the Traditional Latin Mass, may appear and sound extremely different from the Mass you're used to attending.
Catholics all around the world prayed the Latin Mass up until 1962, saying it the same manner for more than 1600 years. It may take some time and effort to grasp these archaic ideas, expressions, and words, but once you do, they will be of great help to you in understanding and reciting this sacred ritual, which was passed down to us by the Apostles and prayed by all devout Catholics throughout history.

What you'll discover in this book:

This book serves as a great, simple reference for the terminology used in the Traditional Latin Mass. This book is a great place to begin if you're new to tradition or assisting someone new.