The words of the mass have been changed because
a. the old words were not specific so people could not understand the meaning
b. to be closer to the original Greek text
c. to be closer to the original Latin text
d. it's time for change so people could be closer to God
c. to be closer to the original Latin text
100
Standing at the beginning of the Mass is
a. a good idea
b. an act of honor
c. a show of community
d. a proper way to behave
b. an act of honor
100
What does the Creed express
a. our understanding of the Mass
b. our acceptance of Jesus
c. our belief that the Pope is head of the Church
d. our faith in God, and the Trinity
d. our faith in God, and the Trinity
100
True or False
The priest says two prayers: one over the bread and one over the wine. Both times he says: "Blessed are you, Lord God of Power and Might."
False, ...of all creation."
100
As the priest blesses the community, what sign does he make over the community?
The Sign of the Cross
200
What was the official start to begin using the new Mass translations?
First Sunday in Advent, 2011
200
We bow before the alter because the altar is a symbol of ______________.
Christ, the Last Supper
200
The Nicene Creed was formulated in 325 AD by the ___________ of ____________.
a. Council of Trent
b. First Vatican Council
c. Council of Nicea
d. Council of Jerusalem
c. Council of Nicea
200
What does the word "sacrifice" mean?
to give something up
200
The final blessing gives the community a sense of
a. being holy
b. being one with God
c. being accepted
d. being sent to do something
d. being sent to do something
300
True or False
Because of the new translations in the Mass, the meaning of the Mass has been changed.
False, the meaning is till the same; the language is closer to the original language.
300
True or False
Following the Sign of the cross, the priest prays for the community.
False, greets
300
True or False The new translation of the Nicene Creed begins with "I."
true, previously "we"
300
The Eucharist Prayer is the __________ and the _________ of the Mass.
a. beginning, ending
b. alpha, omega
c. center, summit
d. foreshadow, plot
c. center, summit
300
When Mass concludes, we do not just leave the building. We enter the __________ with a mission.
world, community
400
What is the name of the committee guided the new Mass translations? (Hint: ICEL)
International Commission on English in the Liturgy
400
Who was called the Apostle to the Gentiles?
St Paul
400
"Born of the Father before all ages." replaces which words?
a. "eternally begotten of the Father"
b. "eternally begotten of the Trinity"
c. "eternally begotten of the Holy Father"
d. "eternally begotten of the Son"
a. "eternally begotten of the Father"
400
True or False
There is more than one Eucharistic Prayer.
True
400
What are the final spoken words by the community at the end of the Mass?
Thanks be to God.
500
The earliest Christian celebrated the spoken Mass in what language?
their own language
500
As Christians, what do we believe allows us to transcend our differences?
our common identity (faith)
500
The Liturgy of the Word concludes with which prayers?
Prayer of the Faithful, Intercessions
500
Which prophet heard angels singing the words, "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts?"
Isaiah
500
If the priest is saying a solemn Blessing he invites us to
a. sit down
b. bow our heads
c. give the Sign of Peace
d. make the Sign of the Cross