What do we call the name of the table at which the bread and wine are turned into the Body and Blood of Jesus?
The altar
100
What is the baptismal font used for?
To baptize new members of the Church
100
Where is the confessional at Holy Family?
It is its own separate room to the left of the baptismal font when you are walking into church.
100
What is one thing you would find in the confessional?
-a kneeler
-a chair
-a priest
-a screen
100
Why should we genuflect (kneel) before the altar and tabernacle?
Acceptable answers talk about respect, reverence, honoring God, humbling oneself, etc.
200
What do we call the space we gather in before or after Mass?
The narthex or commons
200
What is the paten used for?
To hold the Body of Christ while it is being consecrated and distributed
200
Where is the sacristy?
It is its own separate room to the left of the altar when you are facing the altar.
200
What is one thing you would find in the sacristy?
-a paten
-a chalice
-any of the vestments
-a lectionary
...etc.
200
Why do people light votive candles?
Something to the effect of: So that our prayers remain in the church even after we leave OR to ask others to pray for our intentions
300
What do you call the main part of the church where the aisles and pews are?
The nave
300
What is the chalice used for?
To hold the Blood of Christ while it is being consecrated and distributed
300
Where is the Pascal Candle?
The Pascal Candle is next to the baptismal font in the back of Church.
300
Name one of the vestments worn during Mass (pieces of clothing).
-stole
-chasuble
-cassock
300
Why are we generally quiet in church when Mass isn’t going on?
Out of respect for others there praying, out of respect for Jesus' presence there
400
What do we call the part of the church that we face during the Mass? This is where the priest is the majority of the Mass and where the altar is.
The sanctuary
400
What are the Stations of the Cross used for?
To pray and reflect on Jesus’ Passion
400
Where is the tabernacle?
It is to the left of the altar in a separate chapel.
400
What might you find on the credence table?
-a paten
-a chalice
-wine
-water
400
What makes going to Mass different than praying on our own?
Acceptable answers discuss being able to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, being able to hear the Word of God proclaimed and explained, OR fellowship in prayer (community).
500
What do we call the book that the readings are read from?
The lectionary
500
What is the ambo used for?
To read the First and Second Readings, along with the Gospel
500
Where is the sanctuary lamp?
It is at the entrance to the chapel hanging between two pillars.
500
What is one of the names of the book that holds the prayers of the Mass? Hint: There is an old name and a new name.
Old name = Sacramentary
New name = Roman Missal
500
Why should we go to Mass regularly?
Acceptable answers include: We need Jesus - in the Word and in the Eucharist. We need a faith community.