Scripture Readings
The Old Testament
Who Proclaims the Gospel?
The priest or deacon
What is the sung or recited prayer between the first and second reading called?
Responsorial Psalm
Who gives the homily during Mass?
The priest or deacon
The liturgical season
How many readings are there in total during the Liturgy of the Word on a typical Sunday Mass?
Three readings
Before the Gospel is read, what prayer do we say to prepare our hearts?
Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation
In the Responsorial Psalm, who are we talking to?
We are talking to God
True or False: The homily helps us understand how the readings apply to our lives today.
True
After the homily, what do we recite together to express our faith?
The Creed
What do we say at the end of the reading from the New Testament
The Word of the Lord
Which part of the New Testament are the Gospels from?
The first four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Which Old Testament book is the source of most Responsorial Psalms?
The Book of Psalms
True or False: The homily is optional at Sunday Mass.
False
What do we do during the Prayers of the Faithful?
We pray for the needs of the Church and the World.
Who reads the First and Second readings during mass?
The lector
What do we say after the priest or deacon finishes reading the Gospel?
"Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ”
What do we respond with after each verse of the Responsorial Psalm?
The Psalm response
Name one thing the priest or deacon might talk about in the homily.
The readings, how to live as Christians, or teachings from the Gospel
What is the name of the prayer we say together after the readings and homily that begins with “I believe in one God”?
The Nicene Creed
Super Easy Points for a super easy question: What is the first reading of the mass called?
First reading
Which Gospel is read the most during the liturgical year?
Gospel of Matthew
Name one example of a popular Psalm used in the Liturgy of the Word
Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd” or Psalm 51: “Create in me a clean heart”
How should we listen to the homily during Mass?
With open hearts, thinking about how it relates to our lives.
The Liturgy of the Word is part of the first half of the Mass. What is the second part of the Mass called?
The Liturgy of the Eucharist