Low Mass

American  

noun

1. a Mass that is said, and not sung, by the celebrant, who is assisted by one server, and which has less ceremonial form than a High Mass, using no music or choir.

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Low Mass British  

noun

1. a Mass that has a simplified ceremonial form and is spoken rather than sung Compare High Mass

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Etymology

Origin of Low Mass

First recorded in 1560–70

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Example Sentences

A Low Mass at 8:30 a.m. with a sermon by the Rev. Jadon D. Hartsuff.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2017

A Low Mass with healing rite will be celebrated at noon.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2016

The Rev. Martin Smith will be the guest preacher at the Low Mass service, where there is no music, incense and minimal ceremonial aspects.

From Washington Post • Aug. 12, 2016

Instead of a solemn pontifical Mass, Paul chose to recite a simple Low Mass, to which the congregation responded rousingly in English.

From Time Magazine Archive

First we have the Low Mass, such as the priest says every day and at the early hours on Sundays.

From Baltimore Catechism, No. 4 An Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism of Christian Doctrine by Kinkead, Thomas L.