Parts of the Mass
The Mass is broken up into these 2 main parts
What are the Liturgies of the Word and of the Eucharist?
I believe/I stake my life on it
What is Amen?
Mass begins and ends with this prayer/gesture that reminds of of Christ's death and of the trinity
What is the sign of the cross?
This Saint began the Missionaries of Charity and won a Nobel Peace Prize for her service to the poorest of the poor
Who is Mother Theresa?
When we hear the word of God proclaimed from the Old Testament
What is the 1st reading?
Thanksgiving
What is Eucharist?
The white robe that represents baptism
What is an alb?
This posture represents being receptive
What is sitting?
This Saint and Pope loved others well despite having a difficult life and even forgave the man who shot him
Who is Saint Pope John Paul II?
God's life in us
What is grace?
Represents the yoke and the authority of the priest
What is the Stole?
This posture represents humility, adoration, and worship
What is kneeling?
This man lived a double life, caring for the poor without his parents knowing. He also loved the arts and mountain climbing.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frasatti
When we offer ourselves and our gifts to God
What is the offeratory?
A public work done in service for another
What is liturgy?
What is a chasuble?
This posture shows honor and represents our pilgrimage to the cross
What is standing?
This Capuchin monk could bi-locate and would hear Confessions for 10 hours a day!
Who is Padre Pio?
When we acknowledge our sins in front of God and others (it's a Latin word!)
What is the kyrie?
The Hebrew word for "praise God"
What is alleluia?
The belt that represents the priest's chastity
What is a cincture?
The bending of the knee, like a knight would before his king
What is the genuflecting?
Jesus told this Saint to paint him with white and red rays flowing from his chest, and to spread his message of divine mercy
Who is St. Faustina?