Catechism of the Catholic Church: Difference between revisions
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* '''Mass''' | * '''Mass''' | ||
** "eucharistic service" or "celebration of the Eucharist | ** "eucharistic service" or "celebration of the Eucharist | ||
** Mass = "the Lord's Supper", an assembly of people for memorial celebration of the Lord | |||
** Old English mæsse and Middle English ''messe'' or ''masse\'' | ** Old English mæsse and Middle English ''messe'' or ''masse\'' | ||
*** the meaning is likely derived from the "dismissal" at the end of the service | *** the meaning is likely derived from the "dismissal" at the end of the service | ||