The Mass begins with the entrance song. The celebrant and other ministers enter in procession and reverence the altar with a bow and/or a kiss. What is this called?
This is what we respond when we receive Jesus
What is Amen?
During the Final Blessing, we make this gesture
What is the sign if the cross?
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all…” When does this take place?
Greeting of the Alter
The priest will bless us by calling upon...
Holy Trinity
A song giving glory to God, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill to all people."
What is the Gloria?
we pray and sing this right after the First Reading
What is the Responsorial Psalm
a form of general confession of sinfulness that normally takes place at the beginning of the celebration of Mass.
What is the act of penitence?
a commentary that follows a reading of scripture, usually said by the priest.
What is the homily?
this is when the priest blesses the gifts
What is the consecration
Amen means
yes or I believe
a prayer that invites people to pray in silence for a moment, and then offers a prayer to God that is drawn from the readings or feast of the day, or the purpose for which the Mass is being offered.
What is the collect?
a way of praising God and preparing our hearts to receive the Word of God in the Gospel. "Alleluia, Alleluia"
What is the gospel acclamation?
After mass what are we called to do?
to go forth and spread the good news of God
The readings for Mass are found in this book.
What is the Lectionary