What's That Word?
Prior to entering or exiting a pew, this is what it's called when we kneel down on one knee as an outward sign of our interior reverence for the presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which is reserved in the tabernacle.
What is "genuflection" or "genuflecting"?
This season begins the Church year. It starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas and lasts four weeks - as indicated by the four candles on the wreath found in every parish church.
What is "Advent"?
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of they womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, _____ __ _____, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen
What is "mother of God"?
From a Latin word for "sacred" or "holy place", this is the area of a church where liturgical actions take place. Usually elevated by steps and located at the front or center of the church, this contains the altar, the tabernacle, the ambo, the credence table, and the presider's chair.
What is the "sanctuary"?
This season begins with the Solemnity of the Nativity and continues until the feast of the Baptism of our Lord which occurs on the Sunday following January 6.
What is "Christmas"
Our Father, who art in Heaven, _______ be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our ________ as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into ________ but deliver us from evil. Amen
What are "hallowed, trespasses, and temptation"?
This is where the readings are proclaimed and the homily is given by the priest or deacon.
What is the "ambo"?
This season has two parts - the first begins on the Monday following the Baptism of Our Lord and lasts until Ash Wednesday, the second begins on Pentecost Monday and lasts until the First Sunday of Advent. It is the longest season in the Church's liturgical year.
What is "Ordinary Time"?
Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the _____ __ _____ and lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of thy mercy. Amen
The response in Mass when the priest says "The Lord be with you."
What is "and with your spirit?"
This season helps us to repent and live the gospel more closely during the following forty days. It begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts until the Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday).
What is "Lent"?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son, our Lord, who was _______ by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, ________ under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, died and was buried. He _________ into Hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty. He shall come again to ________ the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
What are "conceived, suffered, descended, judge"?
This is what it is called (in Latin) when the priest acts in the person of Christ, acknowledging the very essence of who he is - the one standing in the person of Christ leading us in the "source and summit" of the Church's life, the Mass.
What is "in persona Christi"?
This season is not a single day, but rather a season of fifty days that begins on the celebration of our Lord's resurrection and ends on Pentecost Sunday.
What is "Easter"?
Hail, holy queen, mother of mercy; our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry ,poor ________ _________ __ ____. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then, most _______ ________, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
What are "banished children of Eve" and "gracious advocate"?