Which list correctly names the six movements of the Mass Ordinary?

• A. Agnus Dei, Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus
• B. Kyrie, Credo, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei
• C. Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus
• D. Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei

Answer: (D)

The Mass Ordinary follows a fixed sequence in the Roman Rite, with six distinct movements in this exact order: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei. Each part has a specific liturgical role: Kyrie is a plea for mercy, Gloria offers praise, Credo expresses the profession of faith, Sanctus proclaims holiness, Benedictus (the blessed canticle) is sung before the Eucharistic prayer, and Agnus Dei asks for mercy and peace as Communion approaches. This precise order is what makes the correct option the one that lists all six in that sequence. Other options either leave out a movement or place one out of order, which doesn’t match the standard Mass structure.