The Concluding Rites

The Concluding Rites send the people forth to put into effect in their lives what they have received

BLESSING

The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.

May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

DISMISSAL

Then the Deacon, or the Priest says:

Go forth, the Mass is ended. Or:
Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.
Or:
Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
Or:
Go in peace.
Thanks be to God.