Mass
A man who has received the sacrament of Holy Orders, which ordains him to serve the faithful in the name of Christ, who is the head of the Church.
Act in persona Christi Capitis, meaning they represent Christ himself, especially in the celebration of the Eucharist and other sacraments
Priest/Sacerdote
What is the response after the lectors say "The Word of the Lord."?
"Palabra de Dios."
"Thanks be to God."/"Te alabamos, Señor."
A place of sacrifice and symbol of Jesus.
Altar
A cross with the corpus (body of Christ) fixed upon it.
Crucifix/Crucifijo
A sacred cup, normally made of gold or silver, or at least gold-plated inside, specifically designed to hold the consecrated wine, which becomes the Precious Blood of Christ during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Chalice/Caliz
What is the response to "The Lord be with you."?
"El Señor esté con ustedes.."
"And with your Spirit."
"Y con tu Espiritu"
What is the response after the priest finishes reading the Gospel and says, "The Gospel of the Lord."
"Palabra de Dios."
"Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ."/
"Gloria a ti, Senor Jesus."
A building or room associated with a church, primarily used for community and charitable activities, often serving as a gathering place for various events.
Parish Hall/ Salon Parroquial
A long bench with a back, placed in rows in the main part of some churches to seat the congregation.
Pew/Banca
The book that contains the prayers, rubrics, and texts that the priest uses to celebrate Mass.
Missal/Misal
What prayer do we sing at the beginning of mass to praise God?
Glory/Gloria
The Real Presence of God, Jesus Christ, body and blood, soul and divinity, under the appearances of bread and wine.
The Eucharist/La Eucaristia
A designated space in a Catholic church where a priest hears confessions.
Confessional/Confesionario
A basin or vase, serving as a receptacle for baptismal water in which the candidate for baptism is immersed, or over which he is washed, in the ceremony of Christian initiation.
Baptismal Font/Pila Bautismal
A small, round plate, made of the same precious material as the chalice, used to hold the Sacred Host before and after the Consecration.
Paten/Patena
A sermon delivered by a priest or deacon during Mass that explains and reflects on Scripture to guide the faithful in applying God’s Word to their daily lives.
Homily/Homilía
What prayer do we sing before the consecration of Eucharist, which the angels and all those in heaven sing with us in that very moment to worship Jesus?
Holy Holy Holy/Santo
the entrance or lobby area of a Catholic church
Narthex/Nártex
What are the images spread across the walls in the Nave called, that commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross? There are 14 stations that each depict a moment on his journey to Calvary.
Stations of the Cross/Viacrucis
A square cloth of white linen. It is spread over the altar during Mass to place the chalice, paten, and ciborium on it. When not in use, it is carefully folded into nine squares and stored inside the corporal pouch.
Corporal
What are the names of the two principal rites of the mass?
1) Liturgy of the Word/Liturgia de la Palabra
2)Liturgy of the Eucharist/Liturgia Eucarística
What is the response to "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb."?
"Este es el Cordero de Dios, que quita los pecados del mundo. Dichosos los invitados a la cena del Senor."
"Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed."
"Senor, no soy digno que entres en mi casa, pero una palabra tuya bastara para sanarme."
The central part of a Catholic church where the congregation gathers.
Nave
A liturgical furnishing used to house the Eucharist outside of Mass.
Tabernacle/Tabernáculo
A covered container, similar in shape to the chalice but wider, with a domed or crowned lid. It is made of precious metal, and its interior should be gilded. It is used to reserve and distribute consecrated Hosts.
Ciborium/Ciborio