Parts of the Mass
The Mass is broken up into these 2 main parts
What are the Liturgies of the Word and of the Eucharist?
I believe/I stake my life on it
What is Amen?
Is a sign of priest's education & obedience to the Bishop
What is the collar?
The shape of the ceiling of many churches represents this
A boat/journey towards heaven
This color is used during ordinary time
What is green?
When we hear the word of God proclaimed from the Old Testament
What is the 1st reading?
Thanksgiving
What is Eucharist?
The white robe that represents the gift of baptism
What is an alb?
Christ is present in the Tabernacle
This color is used in penitential seasons
What is purple?
God's life in us
What is grace?
comes from Jewish tradition & represents the authority of the priest
What is the Stole?
How people who couldn't read or write learned about Christ's Passion
What are the Stations of the Cross?
What is red?
When we offer ourselves and our gifts to God
What is the offeratory?
The Hebrew word for "praise God"
What is Alleluia?
The outermost garment that represents putting on the yoke of Christ
What is a chasuble?
The top level of the stained glass in our sanctuary represents this
What is the Church Triumphant?
This color reminds the priest of the fallen world they are called to serve
What is black?
The bending of the knee entering and exiting the pew, like a knight would before his king
What is genuflecting?
A public work done in service for another
What is liturgy?
The belt that represents the priest's chastity & purity
What is a cincture?
The instrument used to sprinkle holy water
What is the aspergillum?
This color is used on major feasts and represents joy
What is white?