MASS FIGURE is a term used to describe two important figures in the Catholic Church. The first is a PRIEST, who is an ordained minister of the Church and is responsible for performing religious ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The second is a DEACON, who is a layperson appointed by the Church to assist the PRIEST in carrying out their duties. Both the PRIEST and DEACON are essential to the functioning of the Catholic Church.