Eucharist species and states
What is the form?
"This is my body"
The words of institution and the epiclesis
What is the matter?
Sacred Chrism/oil
What is the purpose of the first reading?
The reading from the Old Testament is to show the prefiguration of Christ and foreshadowing of later events.
Why do we do participate in the great Amen?
We participate to show agreement that Jesus truly does turn himself into the body and blood
When does Mass officially end?
"Go in peace, the mass has ended"
What is the matter?
Bread (wheat)
wine (fermented grapes)
What is the minister?
Bishop
We participate in the Psalm because the Hebrews prayed using these poems
How are we participating in doxology in Mass?
Every time we do the sign of the cross
What is the purpose of the Gloria?
Give praise to God for what we believe
Who is the minister?
Priest or Extraordinary minister
What is the recipient?
Why do we include the homily in the test?
The homily is for a reflection or guide through all the readings
What is Anamnesis?
Anamnesis is remembering Christ's sacrifice through the Paschal Mystery
What is the point of the introductory rites?
To show why the assembly is at Mass
we are at Mass because we are sinners and God is great
Who is the recipient?
The assembly of strictly Catholics
What is the form?
A prayer that accompanies the matter that involves the Holy Spirit
“I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the father, and the son, and of the holy ghost.”
What is the purpose of the gospel?
Simply to learn from Jesus' actions as the New Testament is the epicenter of the Catholic Church's teachings
When does Jesus turn into the Bread and Wine? (ultimately changing the substance)
Epiclesis and the Words of Institution
What is the penitential Act?
The penitential act is to show we are sinners and we are sorry for our transgressions
What happens within Transubstantiation to the matter of the Eucharist?
The substance changes, but the likeness stays the same
What does Confirmation do?
- outpouring of Holy Spirit
- more grace
- deeper connected and united with the Church and therefore Christ
- filled with Holy Spirit and spiritually renewed
What is the purpose of the second reading/epistles?
To provide insight to Catholic doctrine and teachings
Why do we sing or chant "Holy, Holy, Holy?"
We participate in this to express glorious praise of God
Is the closing hymnal technically part of the Mass?
No, it takes place AFTER the Mass