Introductory Rites
True or false: We sing the Alleluia during the Introductory Rites.
False
True or false: The Homily is the most important part of the Liturgy of the Word.
False
What does the word 'Eucharist' mean?
Thanksgiving
What is 'Vietnamese Martyrs' in Vietnamese?
Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam
True or false: There are two seasons of Ordinary Time in the Liturgical Year.
True
What is the Sign of the Cross?
A profession of faith in the Holy Trinity
What do we do during the Prayers of the Faithful?
Pray as a community for the Church, parish, diocese, world, and our own intentions
What is the Eucharist?
The Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus
What is 'Concluding Rites' in Vietnamese?
Kết Lễ
When does the new Liturgical season begin? (Which season does it start with?)
Advent
What are two symbols present in the Mass? What do they represent?
Holy Water: reminder of our Baptism
Cross: Holy Trinity, Jesus' sacrifice
Candles: God's presence, Jesus is the light of the world
Bible: Word of God
Priest: Jesus
What part of the Bible does the First Reading usually come from? What part of the Bible does the Second Reading usually come from? (Hint: Testament)
First Reading: Old Testament
Second Reading: New Testament
What is transubstantiation?
Bread and wine actually transform into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus
What are the two main things that happen during the Concluding Rites?
(1) Final blessing
(2) Commission
When does the season of Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday
What are the three actions we participate in during Mass? What do they mean?
(1) Sitting: listening and meditation
(2) Standing: sign of respect and honor
(3) Kneeling: adoration
What is the Nicene Creed? Name one part in the Nicene Creed.
Statement or summary of our beliefs as Catholics
Sample answers:
- States belief in the Holy Trinity
- Renews our baptismal promises
- States belief in one, holy, catholic, apostolic Church
Why is the Eucharist important?
(1) Unites us with Christ
(2) Gives us spiritual strength
(3) Helps us reunite with God and receive salvation
When does the Mass end?
It doesn't! We are sent out into the world to carry out God's Mission.
What does the word 'Triduum' mean? Why is it the most important liturgical season?
3 days (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday)
It reveals Jesus' suffering and death and is our salvation.
What is the order of the rites and prayers during the Introductory Rites?
(1) Opening Prayer / Collect
(2) "The Lord be with you"
(3) Penitential Act
(4) Sign of the Cross
(5) Procession into Church and to altar
(6) Kyrie Eleison
(7) Gloria
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What is the order of the prayers and rites during the Liturgy of the Word?
(1) Second Reading
(2) Homily
(3) Gospel
(4) First Reading
(5) Prayers of the Faithful
(6) Nicene Creed
(7) Alleluia
(8) Psalm
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Name a Eucharistic miracle.
(1) Eucharistic Miracle of Buenos Aires
(2) Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
What does commission mean?
Hint: Com means 'together'. Missa means 'sent forth'.
Together, we are being sent forth to do God's will.
Name all six Liturgical seasons.
(2) Christmas
(3) Ordinary Time
(4) Lent
(5) Triduum
(6) Easter