Introductory Rites
We begin Mass with this gesture by touching our forehead, chest, and shoulders.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
The first reading in Mass is usually from this part of the Bible.
What is the Old Testament?
The prayer that we all pray together.
The priest or deacon says the words “Go in ________” to send the congregation out to live their faith.
What is peace?
This song starts with “Glory to God in the highest” and praises God.
What is the Gloria?
This final reading is from one of the four books that tell the story of Jesus’ life and teachings.
What is the Gospel?
This is the time when bread and wine are brought to the altar.
What is the Preparation of the Gifts?
Before we leave Mass, the priest gives everyone a ________ that ends with “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
What is blessing?
This is the special greeting the priest says to everyone at the beginning of Mass.
What is “The Lord be with you”?
This part of the Liturgy of the Word is sung or spoken after the first reading and is often from the Book of Psalms.
What is the Responsorial Psalm?
The bread used for Communion is often called the ________, which means “thanksgiving."
What is Eucharist?
At the end of Mass, the priest blesses everyone with the ________
What is the Sign of the Cross
In this part of Mass, we ask for God’s forgiveness by saying, “Lord have mercy.”
What is the Penitential Act?
The priest or deacon gives this, which explains the readings and applies them to our lives.
What is the Homily?
This is when the priest says, “This is my body” and “This is my blood” to make the bread and wine special.
What is the Consecration?
The Concluding Rites are meant to send us forth as ________ of Christ in the world.
What are disciples?