Ite missa est

Go — the Mass is ended The Mass

Dismissal formula. Ite = go (imperative plural). Missa = sent/dismissed. Source of the word Mass

In Scripture

et mittens illos in Bethlehem, dixit : Ite, et interrogate diligenter de puero : et cum inveneritis, renuntiate mihi, ut et ego veniens adorem eum.

And sending them into Bethlehem, said: Go and diligently inquire after the child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I also may come and adore him.
Matthaeus 2 · 8

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Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world Credo in unum Deum Patrem omnipotentem I believe in one God, the Father almighty Deo gratias Thanks be to God Dominus vobiscum The Lord be with you Dona nobis pacem Grant us peace Fiat voluntas tua sicut in caelo et in terra Thy will be done on earth as in heaven