Parts of The Mass
This moment is when the priest or deacon says, “A reading from the holy Gospel according to…”
What is the proclamation of the Gospel?
The place in the church where Christ in the Eucharist is reserved.
What is the tabernacle?
These helpers assist the priest and deacon during the liturgy.
Who are altar servers?
This blessed water found at church entrances reminds us of our baptism.
What is holy water?
Said during the Communion Rite, after the priest’s homily and the Creed and known as The Lords Prayer
What is The Our Father
This dialogue follows the Gospel proclamation and explains its meaning to the congregation.
What is the homily?
This red light always burns near the tabernacle to show Jesus is present.
What is the sanctuary lamp?
A person who reads the first and second readings at Mass.
Who is the lector?
This candle, lit during the Easter season and at baptisms/funerals, symbolizes Christ the Light.
What is the Paschal Candle?
Sung by the congregation while the priest breaks the consecrated bread, and then elevates a piece of the host and says, "Behold the Lamb of God…”
What is The Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
The priest gives a final blessing to the congregation and tells them to “Go in Peace.”
Concluding Rites
This central table is where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered.
What is the altar?
This singer leads the congregation in the responsorial psalm and hymns.
Who is the cantor?
This large basin holds water used for the first sacrament.
What is the baptismal font?
This ancient profession of faith, recited on Sundays and solemnities, begins with “I believe in one God…”
What is the Nicene Creed?
This is the moment when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Consecration?
A series of 14 images recalling Christ’s Passion along the church walls.
What are the Stations of the Cross?
He proclaims the Gospel, assists at the altar, and may preach the homily.
Who is the deacon?
This book contains the Scripture readings used during Mass.
What is the lectionary?
This ancient hymn of praise includes the words “Glory to God in the highest.”
What is the Gloria?
During this moment, the priest extends his hands over the bread and wine while invoking the Holy Spirit.
What is the Epiclesis?
The Bible is proclaimed from this stand or pulpit.
What is the ambo?
The priest who presides over the Eucharistic celebration.
Who is the celebrant?
These sacred substances — chrism, oil of catechumens, and oil of the sick — are blessed on Holy Thursday.
What are the holy oils?
This prayer acknowledges our sins and includes the words “I confess…”
What is the the penitential rite (Confiteor)