The offertory (from Medieval Latin offertorium and Late Latin offerre) [1] is the part of a Eucharistic service when the bread and wine for use in the service are ceremonially placed on the altar.

The meaning of OFFERTORY is the eucharistic offering of bread and wine to God before they are consecrated.

The term “offertory” traditionally refers to the portion of a worship gathering in which gifts, tithes, or offerings are presented as part of devotion and gratitude.

OFFERTORY meaning: 1 : the offering of bread and wine to God as part of the Communion ceremony during a Christian church service; 2 : a verse from a psalm that is said or sung at the beginning of the …

Definition of 'offertory' offertory in British English (ˈɒfətərɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -tories

In the Roman Rite, the offertory is the first part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The altar is first prepared by placing on it the corporal, purificator, missal and chalice.

An essential part of each one of the Eucharistic Prayers is the offertory aspect, united to the memorial reality. This aspect of offering Christ to the Father is intimately united to the memorial of the cross.