Answer: introit

AnswerCrossword Clue
INTROITMass recital
INTROITHymn sung before service.
INTROITHymn.
INTROITChurch anthem
INTROITFirst part of a mass
INTROITMass part
INTROITSong at the start of a church service
introitchoral response sung at the beginning of a religious service
introitpsalm or anthem sung as the celebrant of the Holy Communion enters the sanctuary
introitpsalm or antiphon sung or said at the start of a service
introitpart of a psalm with antiphon recited by the celebrant of the Mass at the foot of the altar and, at High Mass, sung by the choir when the priest begins the Mass