Catholicism
This liturgical furnishing is so named because it is a place where Christ dwells in the Eucharist. It means "dwelling place."
What is a tabernacle?
This is the cup used to hold the wine that becomes the Blood of Christ during the consecration in the Mass.
What is the chalice?
These are the 4 parts of the Mass.
What is the Introductory Rite, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist and the Concluding Rite?
This is what God communicates about Himself through the existence of creation.
What is Natural Revelation?
This is a theological virtue by which a person believes in all that God has said and revealed and that the Church proposes for belief.
What is faith?
This prayer reminds us of God's presence, of our Baptism and of Jesus's sacrifice on the cross for our salvation.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
This is a container with a lid used to hold the consecrated hosts (the Body of Christ).
What is the ciborium?
This part of the Introductory Rite is where we acknowedlge our sins and ask for God's mercy. It begins with "I confess to Almighty God..."
What is the Penitential Act?
This is intellectual power or faculty that guides the human mind in the process of thinking.
What is reason?
This is God’s divine life present in our souls.
What is grace?
This posture is a sign of respect and participation.
What is standing?
This is a square white linen cloth on which the chalice and paten are placed during the consecration.
What is a corporal?
This is the last part of the Liturgy of the Word before we transition to the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
What are the Prayers of the Faithful?
This is the belief in the existence of more than one god.
What is polytheism?
This is the denial of the existence of God.
What is atheism?
This liturgical color is worn during Ordinary time and symbolizes hope.
What is green?
This is a vessel in which incense is burned during liturgical services. It is usually swung on a chain to spread the incense smoke.
What is a thurible?
This is the first moment of the Liturgy of the Eucharist where the priest calls down the Holy Spirit over the bread and wine. The priest places his hands over the gifts and the altar server rings the bells.
What is the epiclesis?
This is the belief that the work and plan of God is observable in nature, confirming His existence and continued role in creation.
What is natural revelation?
Because it is the human word uttered in response to the divine Word, faith implies an attitude of…
What is prayer?
This word indicates a raised or high place, a place of consecration and sacrifice, where God meets man. It is a symbol of God’s presence.
What is the altar?
This is a liturgical implement used to sprinkle holy water.
What is the aspergillium?
These are the 2 parts of the Concluding Rite.
What is the Final Blessing and the Dismissal?
This saint coined "The Five Ways" or "The Five Proofs" for the existence of God through reason.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
By his divine grace, God reveals himself to us in…
What is history, Scripture and the Church?