The Mass

Introductory Rites

100

Who does the priest represent throughout the Mass? 

Christ 

200

Which of the following are not part of the introductory rites: 

Making the sign of the cross 

The Kyrie 

The Creed 

The Gloria 

The Creed 

300

Where in Scripture do the opening lines for the Gloria come from?
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to people of good will." 

In Luke's gospel. This is what the angels announced to the shepherds in the field after the birth of Jesus. 

400

Why does the priest hold his arms open during The Collect? 

To gather the prayers of the congregation and offer them to God. 

500

What does the procession at the beginning of Mass represent? 

Our pilgrimage on earth towards heaven. 

Liturgy of the Word

100

Where in the Bible does the second reading come from? 

New Testament 

200

True or false, you must be a priest or deacon to give a homily.

True 

300

After the priest says, "The Gospel of the Lord" how do we respond? 

Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ. 

400

What is the word in the Nicene Creed that means God and Jesus are the same substance? 

Consubstantial 

500

What does it mean when we make the sign of the cross over our foreheads, mouth, and heart before hearing the Gospel? 

We want the word of the Lord to always be on our minds, mouths, and hearts. 

Liturgy of the Eucharist

100

True or false, the Liturgy of the Eucharist is the high point of the Mass. 

True 

200

What does the word "Eucharist" mean in Greek? 

Thanksgiving 

300

During the preparation of the gifts, the priest adds water to the wine. Although this originally served a practical purpose, what is the symbolic meaning of doing this? 

The water represents us. Mixing the water and wine reminds us of our call the share in Christ's divinity, and reminds us of Christ's humanity. 

400

What is the word that refers to the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ will maintaining the same physical appearance? 

Transubstantiation 

500

How do we respond when the priest says, "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb." 

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. 

Concluding Rites / Random

100

True or false, the concluding rites are the longest part of the Mass. 

False 

200

Why do we make the sign of the cross at the end of Mass? 

We are finishing the Mass in the same way we started (concluding the prayer of the Mass). It is also a transition as we spread the Good News when we leave the Church. 

300

What is the last thing we say in the Mass? 

The priest may say, 

"Go in peace" 

"Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your lives" 

Thanks be to God. 

400

What are the four ways in which we can sin? 

Thoughts 

Words 

Action (What we have done) 

Omission (What we have failed to do) 

500

This year is year B in the liturgical cycle. Whose Gospel do we read from during year B?

Mark 

Random

100

When the priest says, "The Lord be with you," how do we respond? 

"And with your spirit." 

200

What are the four parts of the Mass? 

The Introductory Rites 

The Liturgy of the Word 

The Liturgy of the Eucharist 

The Concluding Rites 

300

What are the two things we offer as sacrifice to God during the Mass? 

1. Jesus (in the Eucharist) 

2. Ourselves 

400

How long is the cycle of readings that are used during the weekend Masses? 

3 years 

500

When are the five times during the Mass that the priest says, "The Lord be with you" and we respond, "And with your spirit." 

1. The very beginning of Mass 

2. Before the priest reads the Gospel 

3. During the Liturgy of the Eucharist (the Preface) 

4. Before the sign of peace 

5. At the end of Mass (before the dismissal)