Definition of offertory

• n. - The act of offering, or the thing offered.
• n. - An anthem chanted, or a voluntary played on the organ, during the offering and first part of the Mass.
• n. - That part of the Mass which the priest reads before uncovering the chalice to offer up the elements for consecration.
• n. - The oblation of the elements.
• n. - The Scripture sentences said or sung during the collection of the offerings.
• n. - The offerings themselves.