Order of the Catholic Mass

Concluding Rite

Greeting

Any announcements for the congregation are made at this point.

Priest:  The Lord be with you.
People:  And also with you.

Blessing

Option A:  Simple Form

Priest:  May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.
People:  Amen.

Option B: Solemn Blessing 

Deacon or Priest:  Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
This prayer changes.
Priest:  May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.
People:  Amen.

Option C:  Prayer over the People

Deacon or Priest:  Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing.
This prayer changes.
Priest:  May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit.
People:  Amen.

Dismissal

Deacon or Priest:  Go in the peace of Christ. or The Mass is ended, go in peace. or Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People:  Thanks be to God!