Part One
Before we listen to the Word of God we make a prayer to confess our sins and ask the Lord's mercy. This is known as this Rite.
A)Penitential Rite ( I confess to Almighty God)
B) Blessing Rite
C) Greeting Rite
On Sunday Mass a family or parishioners bring up the bread and wine and give it to the priest. This begins this second part of the Mass.
A) The Liturgy of the Word
B) The Offertory
C) The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Another name for the Lord's Prayer.
A) The Our Father
B) Forgiveness Prayer
C) Father Prayer
Every Mass begins with this Rite.
A) The Glory to God Rite
B) The Greeting Rite
C) the Nicene Creed
In this part of the Mass the Word of God (Scripture readings), homily, Nicene Creed (on Sundays) and Prayers of the Faithful are included.
A) Liturgy of the Word
B) Liturgy of the Eucharist
C) Liturgy of the Sacrament
On Sundays this prayer is usually sung right after the
Penitential Rite (I confess to Almighty God and Lord have mercy, Christ have Mercy)
A) Nicene Creed
B) Glory to God in the Highest
C) The Psalm
On Sundays the first reading is usually taken from this part of the bible.
A) Liturgy of the Word
B) New Testament
C) Old Testament
At Mass we pray the Nicene Creed that begin with these words.
A) I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
B) I believe in the Trinity, Father Son and Holy Spirit who made heaven and earth and all things seen.
C) I believe in the one Spirit, maker of all, things visible and invisible.
If one is not going to receive Holy Communion he or she may go up for this.
A) A sign of peace
B) A Blessing
C) A Greeting
On this day Jesus instituted the Mass or Eucharist.
A) Easter Sunday
B) Good Friday
C) Holy Thursday
The second reading on a Sunday comes from this part of the bible.
A) New Testament
B) The Psalms
C) The Gospels
In this part of the Mass the priest begins with the words, 'Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles, Peace I leave you, my peace I give you.' Then the people turn to each other and give this sign.
A) Sign of blessing
B) Sign of the Cross
C) Sign of peace (the Rite of Peace)
If one is going up for a blessing at Communion he or she will do what action to show the priest he/she wants a blessing.
A) Puts his or her hand over the mouth
B) Cross his or her arms across the chest.
C) Wave the hand saying no
The Mass has its roots in this ancient sacred meal that is celebrated each year by the Jews around the world remembering the events in the book of Exodus.
A) Passover
B) Day of Atonement
C) Festival of Booths
After the Gospel reading by the priest (or a deacon) the priest (or deacon) gives a talk about the scriptures (explains the readings from scripture). This talk is called.
A) A Speech
B) A Homily
C) A Lesson
The second reading on Sundays is usually an epistle from St. Paul. Another name for epistle is.
A) A Short Story
B) A Chapter
C) A letter
When the priest says 'the Lord be with you' the people respond with.
A) And with your blessing
B) And with your Spirit
C) And with your forgiveness
This is another term for the Mass.
A) Eucharistic Celebration
B) Liturgy of the Word
C) Holy Communion
Jesus is known as the 'Lamb of God' who is sacrificed to save sinners. This prayer is said three times before receiving Communion.
A) Lamb of God, Jesus who has mercy on us.
B) Lamb of God, Son of God who takes away sins.
C) Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world have mercy on us.
After the homily just before preparations are made for the Eucharist (Offertory part of the Mass) a parishioner comes up to the lecture and prays for the needs of the church and the world. The people respond 'Lord hear our prayer'. This prayer is called.
A) Prayer of the Laity
B) Prayers of the Faithful
C) Prayers of the People
This section of the Mass includes the Preparation of the Gifts ( Offertory - Bread and Wine), Eucharistic Prayer (changing of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ), the Lord's Prayer, and receiving Communion.
A) Liturgy of the Word
B) Liturgy of the Penitential Rite
C) Liturgy of the Eucharist
This happens at the Consecration of the bread and wine.
A) The bread and wine become the symbol of Jesus.
B) The bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ (Jesus) -the real presence of Jesus.
C) Bread becomes Jesus.
Eucharist is a Greek word that means.
A) Advent
B) Thanksgiving
C) Bread
A Roman officer comes to Jesus to ask him to cure one of his faithful servants. Jesus says he will come but the Roman officer says "I am not worthy you should come to my house but just say the word...". This prayer is said in a similar way before receiving Communion.
A) 'Lord I am not worthy that you should come under my roof but say the word and my soul shall be healed.'
B) 'Lord I am not worthy to receive you but come to me and I shall be healed."
C) 'Lord I am not worthy but say the word and your servant is healed.'