Learn the Latin Mass: Missals, Altar Serving Guides, and more!

Over the years, we have built a collection of resources to help you grow and develop your love for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass!

Below you will find some of our most popular resources:

Treasure and Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass

This Guide is just what you’ve been waiting for!

Leave this beautiful book on your living room table for visitors to page through–it is just that eye-catching while also being a rich resource of information to help explain the Extraordinary Form of the Holy Mass!

And it is SO MUCH MORE than a guide to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass–though it is loaded a word-for-word English translation of the Latin text of the Mass. It also has wonderful photos, diagrams, notes and explanations that will help you not only to follow along (and not get lost), but also to understand the history and significance of the ceremonies.

This is a resource with so much more:

–All about vestments and liturgical colors, sacred vessels and linens
–Explanations of what’s on the altar and the other items for Mass
–Sections explaining the main differences between the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms
–A discussion comparing the development of the Mass with that of the Divine Office
–A fantastic exploration of the English translations of the Bible
–And a full glossary
–And so much more–truly an encyclopedia of the Faith in one jam-packed volume!

My See and Pray Missal

This is a booklet to help the youngest Catholics pray the Holy Mass in an easy yet excellent manner. A gem of doctrinal accuracy which presents the Mass as a sacrifice and emphasizes the Real Presence!

A gem of doctrinal accuracy which presents the Mass as a sacrifice and emphasizes the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist.

Learning to Serve

This 1961 classic contains all the valuable information that a young man needs in order to learn how to serve the traditional Latin Mass–yet it is so much more than just “nuts and bolts.”

After reading this book, boys will come away not only with an understanding of the parts of the Mass and the role they must fulfill; they will also have a true sense of the privilege with which they will be entrusted, and the ways in which they must advance in order to be worthy of that honor.

If you have a son, you need to get this book!

Oremus: Latin Prayers for Young Catholics

Latin for “let us pray,” Oremus goes through the prayers from the Mass and other beloved Catholic prayers in both English and Latin! Each prayer is accompanied by master copies of some of the Church’s most beautiful artwork–a beautiful addition to our Sacred Art for Children collection. 

This stunning compendium is an invaluable resource for young Catholics to use both at Mass and at home!

A gorgeous addition to every Catholic family’s bookshelf (or Mass bag)!

The Latin Mass Explained

Extremely informative, yet very easy to read!

This book explains prayer by prayer, what happens at the Latin Mass. For example: why is the Mass in Latin, why are certain portions silent, why bells are used, the meaning behind specific colors, etc. Ties in beautifully with Pope Benedict XVI’s motu proprio opening the door to the universal celebration of the Latin Mass.

If you have questions about the Latin Mass, this book will help you dive deeper and find answers to your questions!

Learning to Follow the Mass

The most have ADULT missal for the Latin Mass!

This beautifully illustrated missal for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass is a perfect way to help new attendees follow along!

“I hope that this missal will help you to assist at Mass with more confidence and even to learn a little more about it and the beautiful language in which it is celebrated. Perhaps after using this missal, you will learn to understand what the priest is saying so that eventually you won’t even need a Missal!”
–Lisa Bergman, compiler and editor

If you are an adult beginning to attend the Latin Mass, this is an invaluable resource to help you learn and follow along!

Find these and more resources for the Latin Mass on our website!