HIP HOP MASS

The Sound & The Meaning

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Same God, Different Beat.

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Prepare The Way
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Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)
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Glory To God
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The Collect (Collect!)
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Oh, Israel!
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All of My Heart
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The Unknown God
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Alleluah
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The Way
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The Creed
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Prayers of the Faithful
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Holy Holy Holy
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30 Pieces
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The Lord’s Supper
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Stay With Me
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Your Will:Son of God
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It Is FInished
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Until You Come Again
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Our Father
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Lamb of God
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Holy Communion
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City Of God
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The Mass – Go!
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Victory In Jesus (Bonus Track)
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Hip Hop Mass

  • "1. Prepare The Way".
  • "2. Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)".
  • "3. Glory To God".
  • "4. The Collect (Collect!)".
  • "4. Oh, Israel!".
  • "5. All of My Heart".
  • "6. The Unknown God".
  • "7. Alleluah".
  • "8. The Way".
  • "10.The Creed".
  • "11. Prayers of the Faithful".
  • "12. Holy Holy Holy".
  • "13. 30 Pieces".
  • "14. The Lord's Supper".
  • "15. Stay With Me".
  • "16. Your Will:Son of God".
  • "17. It Is FInished".
  • "18. Memorial Acc".
  • "18. Our Father".
  • "19. Lamb of God".
  • "20. Holy Communion".
  • "21. City Of God".
  • "24. The Mass - Go!".
  • "22. Victory In Jesus".
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The parts of the mass aid in the worship of Almighty God!

The Mass begins with the entrance song.
The celebrant and other ministers enter in procession and reverence the altar with a bow and/or a kiss. The altar is a symbol of Christ at the heart of the assembly and so deserves this special reverence.
The Act of Penitence follows the greeting.
At the very beginning of the Mass, the faithful recall their sins and place their trust in God's abiding mercy. The Act of Penitence includes the Kyrie Eleison, a Greek phrase meaning, "Lord, have mercy." This litany recalls God's merciful actions throughout history. On Sundays, especially in the Season of Easter, in place of the customary Act of Penitence, from time to time the blessing and sprinkling of water to recall Baptism may take place.
On Sundays and solemnities, the Gloria follows the Act of Penitence. 
The Gloria begins by echoing the song of the angels at the birth of Christ: "Glory to God in the highest!" In this ancient hymn, the gathered assembly joins the heavenly choirs in offering praise and adoration to the Father and Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
The Introductory Rites conclude with the Opening Prayer, also called the Collect.
The celebrant invites the gathered assembly to pray and, after a brief silence, proclaims the prayer of the day. The Opening Prayer gives a context for the celebration.
During most of the year, the first reading is from the Old Testament.
The Responsorial Psalm is sung between the readings. The psalm helps us to meditate on the word of God.
The second reading is from one of the New Testament letters.
During most of the year, the acclamation is Alleluia! (derived from a Hebrew phrase meaning "Praise the Lord!")
The high point of the Liturgy of the Word is the reading of the Gospel.
Because the Gospels tell of the life, ministry, and preaching of Christ, it receives several special signs of honor and reverence. The gathered assembly stands to hear the Gospel.
After the Scripture readings, the celebrant preaches the homily.
In the homily, the preacher focuses on the Scripture texts or some other texts from the liturgy, drawing from them lessons that may help us to live better lives, more faithful to Christ's call to grow in holiness.
In many Masses, the Nicene Creed follows the homily.
The Nicene Creed is a statement of faith dating from the fourth century. In certain instances, the Nicene Creed may be replaced by the Apostles' Creed (the ancient baptismal creed of the Church in Rome) or by a renewal of baptismal promises, based on the Apostles' Creed.
The Liturgy of the Word concludes with the Prayer of the Faithful or the General Intercessions.
The gathered assembly intercedes with God on behalf of the Church, the world, and themselves, entrusting their needs to the faithful and loving God.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with the preparation of the gifts and the altar.
As the ministers prepare the altar, representatives of the people bring forward the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ. The celebrant blesses and praises God for these gifts and places them on the altar. In addition to the bread and wine, monetary gifts for the support of the Church and the care of the poor may be brought forward.
After a brief introductory dialogue, the celebrant begins the Preface.
The Preface tells of the wonderful actions of God, both throughout history and in our lives, giving thanks to God for all these things. The Preface concludes with the Sanctus in which the whole assembly joins the song of the angels giving praise to the Father in heaven (cf. Is 6:3).
This part of the prayer recalls the action of Jesus Christ on the night before his death.
He gathered with his closest disciples to share a final meal. In the course of this meal, he took the simple bread and wine, blessed them, and gave them to his friends as his Body and Blood. 
The Eucharistic Prayer concludes with the Final Doxology.
The celebrant makes the prayer through, in, and with Jesus, in union with the Holy Spirit, and presents it to God the Father. The people respond with the Great Amen  a joyous affirmation of their faith and participation in this great sacrifice of praise.
The memorial acclamation.
The people proclaim the memorial acclamation, recalling the saving death and resurrection of the Lord. 
The Communion Rite begins with the Lord's Prayer.
Jesus taught this prayer to his disciples when they asked how to pray (cf. Mt 6:9-13, Lk 11:2-4). In this prayer, the people join their voices to pray for the coming of God's kingdom and to ask God to provide for our needs, forgive our sins, and bring us to the joy of heaven.
The Rite of Peace follows.
The celebrant prays that the peace of Christ will fill our hearts, our families, our Church, our communities, and our world. As a sign of hope, the people extend to those around them a sign of peace, typically by shaking hands.
In the Fraction Rite, the celebrant breaks the consecrated bread as the people sing the Agnus Dei or Lamb of God.
John the Baptist proclaimed Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn 1:29). The action of breaking the bread recalls the actions of Jesus at the Last Supper, when he broke the bread before giving it to his disciples. One of the earliest names for the Eucharistic celebration is the breaking of the bread.
The people approach the altar and, bowing with reverence, receive Communion.
People may receive the Body of Christ either on the tongue or in the hand. The priest or other minister offers the Eucharist to each person saying, "The Body of Christ. The person receiving responds by saying, "Amen," a Hebrew word meaning, "So be it" ( Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2856).
As the people receive Communion, the communion song is sung.
The unity of voices echoes the unity the Eucharist brings. All may spend some time in silent prayer of thanksgiving as well.
The Communion Rite ends with the Prayer after Communion which asks that the benefits of the Eucharist will remain active in our daily lives.
The word "Mass" comes from the Latin word, " Missa."
At one time, the people were dismissed with the words " Ite, missa est," meaning "Go, you are sent. The word " Missa" comes from the word " missio," the root of the English word "mission." The liturgy does not simply come to an end. Those assembled are sent forth to bring the fruits of the Eucharist to the world.
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About THE MASS

The hip hop mass represents a dynamic and innovative fusion of contemporary culture with traditional religious practices. This approach to worship can have a profound impact by making the church more accessible and relevant to younger generations who identify with hip hop culture. By integrating elements like rap, DJing, and breakdancing into the liturgy, the hip hop mass not only celebrates the creative expressions of a community but also reinterprets religious rituals in a way that resonates with modern life. This can lead to greater engagement, particularly among those who may feel disconnected from traditional forms of worship, and it can foster a sense of inclusivity and cultural affirmation within the church. Ultimately, a hip hop mass has the potential to revitalize religious practice, bridging the gap between faith and contemporary cultural expressions.

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