Words in the Mass
Praise the Lord!
What event do we call the First Mass?
The Last Supper
What is the very first action we begin Mass with?
The Sign of the Cross
What sacred vessel holds the precious blood of Jesus?
The Chalice
What color of Vestment does the priest wear on Easter?
White, symbolizing Resurrection and Joy
Why do we call it "the Mass"?
For centuries, when the Church has used Latin in the Mass, the very last sentence was:
"Ite Missa est." or "Go forth, the Mass has ended."
Mass comes from "missa" meaning "sent."
At every Sunday Mass, we sing the "Gloria" prayer: "Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace to people of Good Will." What bible story do we get this from?
The Christmas Story, when the choirs of angels appeared to the Shepherds in order to tell them Jesus was born.
True or False: The Mass is fundamentally a Sacrifice?
True.
What is the official name of the Podium where everyone reads from at Mass?
What percentage of American adults identify as Catholic?
About 20%
What are the exact words a priest says over the bread to make it Christ's Body?
"Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is My Body, which will be given up for you."
What Biblical Figure is famous for saying, "Behold the Lamb of God"?
Saint John the Baptist
What part of the mass do we read from the "Psalms of King David"?
The Responsorial Psalm
What is the official name for someone who reads at Mass?
Lector
What astronomical event happened while Jesus hung on the cross on Good Friday?
An Eclipse. The Gospels say, "darkness covered the earth for three hours."
After the Consecration of the Bread and Wine into the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus, the priest proclaims, "The Mystery of Faith". What is the Mystery of Faith?
A. We proclaim your death O Lord... B. The Eucharist C. The "Holy, Holy, Holy" Prayer
B. The Eucharist
Name 3 kinds of animals God asked the Ancient Israelites to Sacrifice in the Old Testament.
Calves, Lambs, Rams, bulls, cows, turtledoves, pigeons, and goats.
During the Eucharistic Prayer (when Father is at the Altar) the priest puts both hands above the bread and wine saying, "by the same Spirit graciously make holy these gifts..." Which is the name of this action?
A. Consecration B. Epiclesis C. Communion
B. Epiclesis
Meaning "invocation" or "calling upon" the Holy Spirit.
What is the bowl that holds the consecrated hosts called?
Ciborium
In what year was Saint Wenceslaus Church in Wahoo dedicated? That is, the blessing and first official Mass in our Church.
September 28, 1923
What is the very last word of the Mass?
"God" from "Thanks be to God."
What book in the Bible describes the Mass as a Wedding Feast?
The Nicene Creed, written by holy bishops and priests in 325 A.D.
What is the word we learned for the bread and wine changing into the Body and Blood of Jesus?
Transubstantiation