What can I do at my first Mass tomorrow?

[HeatherG]

Hello everyone . Im going to my first mass tomorrow and wanted to know what to expect. I am not a Catholic and dont want to do anything by accident that’s disrespectful. Im going to the national shrine so I feel like its a big deal lol. I know I cant take communion. Any thing else I should avoid or look forward to? Thanks! :thankyou:

 

[Devon_Caffran]

You’ve come to the right place to ask questions! These links should be helpful for putting your mind at ease about attending Mass. I included articles, books and audio recordings which will explain the basics of the Mass and the Catholic Church. You are welcome to come to everything we offer and to participate in anything you feel comfortable doing outside receiving Communion. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, you can post on our public forums or [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly. I hope to see you in church soon!
**Recommended Reading:
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• ** What can Protestants do at Mass?**
• ** What Do You See at Mass? by Anthony E. Clark**
• ** The Institution of the Mass**
• ** Sacrifice of the Mass by the Early Church Fathers**

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Recommended Books:
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• ** Mass Appeal: The ABC’s of Worship by Jimmy Akin (booklet)**
• ** The Mass Of The Early Christians by Mike Aquilina (book)**