Vocab 1
What is the central act of worship in the Catholic Church?
The Mass
An ordained man who offers sacrifices to God
Priest
The first Passover and instructions for the sacrifice of the lamb
Exodus 12
Eating the Passover foreshadows the Last Supper. What is the connection?
Jesus making the ultimate sacrifice
What is the highest form of prayer?
The Mass
The inspired Word of God
Sacred Scripture
The true Body and Blood of Jesus under the appearance of bread and wine
Eucharist
Jesus is born in Bethlehem
Matthew 2
The angel of death striking down the first born son foreshadows what?
Jesus crucifixion
What does the phrase "true presence" mean?
Jesus body and blood are truly present on the altar at mass, under the image of bread and wine
A locked box where the Eucharist is kept and means "dwelling place"
Tabernacle
The table on which the sacrifice of the Mass is offered
Altar
Manna from Heaven
Exodus 16
The blood of the lamb covering the doorposts in the Passover foreshadows Jesus death on the cross. What is the connection?
Jesus' blood is shed to save us from sin
The word Bethlehem literally means
House of Bread
The miraculous bread-like substance God gave to the Israelites in the desert
Manna
A Hebrew word meaning "so be it"; a word of agreement or faith
Amen
The Last Supper - Jesus institutes the Eucharist
Luke 22
Remembering the Passover dinner connects us to the Last Supper which is made present...
In the Mass
When we talked about the Bible, we broke it into three parts: Old Testament, Gospels and Letters. What are the main focus of each?
The coming of Jesus, Jesus' life, how we live after Jesus dies and rises
A Jewish festival remembering God's saving action in freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
Passover
Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist, becoming one with Christ and His Church
Communion
The Bread of Life Discourse - Jesus teaching that he is the Bread of Life
John 6
What are the requirements of the Passover dinner?
Unblemished, male lamb, no broken bones, blood is drained, sacrificed and eaten
What are two Scriptural foundations of the mass, with one personal connection
Ex 12, 16, Mt 2, Jn 6, Lk 22