Wonders of Mass 1
Why should we sing along with the choir at mass?
Singing is two times prayer.
Where is Jesus kept on the altar?
In the Tabernacle.
What color is Lent and Advent?
Purple.
What are the 4 gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
What is the Most Holy Trinity.
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
When we enter a church, what is the first thing that we do and why?
We make the sign of the cross with holy water to remind ourselves of the baptismal promise that we made.
Why do we genuflect before entering the pew?
To respect Jesus in the tabernacle.
When does the liturgical year start and end?
Advent / Before Advent
When is the Gospel proclaimed?
After the 2nd reading.
Who is a sponsor for a confirmation candidate?
A spiritual mentor.
Why do priests wear special vestments when celebrating mass?
To signify that mass is sacred and that the priest is acting in Christ.
What does "the Good News" refer to?
The Book of Gospels.
What do we prepare for during Advent and Lent?
The coming of Jesus (birth and resurrection)
What is the message of the ending verses of John 3: 13-17?
God gave his only son to save us.
Name the three rites of initiation in the Catholic Church
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion.
The priest represents Jesus
What is the significance / meaning of the sign of the cross?
Heaven on the forehead (God), Stomach represents human nature (Son), Shoulders represent the power of the (Holy Spirit). God comes down from Heaven to become Jesus.
Name all the seasons of the liturgical calendar
Ordinary Time, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas
What happened to Lazarus and the rich man after they died and why (Luke 16: 19-31)?
Lazarus went to heaven and the rich man went to hell, since the rich man did not spare anything for Lazarus.
Name the 7 sacraments.
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick
In relation to the Entrance Procession, how is Christ the Way, Truth, and Life?
Why does the priest kiss the altar at the beginning of mass?
To show the love that us humans have for Jesus.
What do we learn during the readings of Ordinary Time?
We learn lessons on the life of Jesus and his good works.
What does verse 6 (mustard seed) tell us in regard to our own faith (Luke 17: 5-10)?
With faith, we can do anything.
Name the 10 commandments.
Don’t worship idols.
Respect God’s name.
Keep the Sabbath holy.
Honor your parents.
Don’t kill.
Be faithful in marriage.
Don’t steal.
Don’t lie.
Don’t covet what others have.