Liturgy of the Word
What Does It Mean?
Vessels and Vestments
Parts of the Church
Liturgy of the Eucharist
100

This is sung or said after the First Reading

Responsorial Psalm

100

Amen

I believe

100

Color of the vestments during Ordinary Time

Green

100

The place where the Eucharist Sacrifice is offered

Altar

100

Our response during Holy Communion when the priest, deacon, or Eucharistic minister says "The Body of Christ" or "The Blood of Christ"

Amen

200

This is considered by the Church to be the high point of the Liturgy of the Word

Gospel reading

200

Eucharist

Thanksgiving

200

The cup that holds the Precious Blood

Chalice

200

The Blessed Sacrament is reserved here

Tabernacle

200

This comes after the Great Amen and before the Sign of Peace

Lord's Prayer

300

The creed used during the Profession of Faith

Nicene Creed

300

Mass

Dismissal

300

Vessel normally kept in the Tabernacle that holds the consecrated hosts

Ciborium

300

The vestments and sacred vessels are normally kept here

Sacristy

300

This is sung or said just before the consecration of the bread and wine

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus Acclamation)

400

The two times we stand during the Liturgy of the Word

Right before Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation) and Profession of Faith

400

Liturgy

Public worship

400

White linen cloth used to wipe the chalice

Purificator

400

The primary function performed at the ambo

Proclaiming the Word of God

400

The response of the faithful after the priest says "Pray that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father"

"May the Lord accept the Sacrifice at Your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His Church"

500

The final part of the Liturgy of the Word

Prayers of the Faithful (General Intercessions)

500

Doxology

A short hymn of praise

500

Headgear worn by a bishop

Miter (mitre)

500

The Holy Chrism, the Oil of the Catechumens, and the Oil of the Sick are normally kept here

Ambry

500

This is considered by the Church to be the high point of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and of the entire Mass

Eucharistic Prayer - Preface (The Lord be with you.. And with your Spirit), Holy, Holy, Holy, Bread/Wine is consecrated, and we end with the Great Amen

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