noun
- A small or simplified prayer book containing the texts of the Mass, typically used by lay worshippers in Catholic churches.
Usage: religious; Catholic
Examples
- She brought her missalette to Sunday Mass to follow along with the priest.
- The parish distributed missalettes to help visitors participate in the service.
- He kept a missalette in the pew for reference during the liturgy.
- The missalette contained the prayers and responses needed for the congregation.
- Many Catholics prefer a missalette because it is more portable than a full missal.