MASS PREP
Reason why we genuflect before entering the pews
Allows us to engage our whole person, body, and mind in acknowledging the presence of and to honor Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist
Song that can be sung for the penitential rite
Kyrie Eleison
How to prepare the alter for the liturgy of the eucharist
The central point of the mass is the alter. As we begin the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we take special care to prepare the altar with sacred vessels and articles that will be used to hold the Most Blessed Sacrament - The Eucharist
What does the priest pray for during the priest's prayer of the preface
The Priest's prayer begins by reiterating what the people respond in the dialogue and ends with a specific intention that's related to the liturgical time of year.
Meaning of the sign of the cross at the beginning of mass
The sign of the cross is a simple, but profound prayer that affirms our baptism. In calling on His name, we are reminded that we have access to God through our baptism
Meaning of the penitential rite
In the penitential rite, we are given an opportunity to publicly repent of our sins so that the sacrifice of the Mass we are about to participate in may be pleasing to God
Items that can be placed on the alter
The items on the altar help point us to Christ, whose body and blood are given to us on the altar during mass
-alter cloth (white) - purity of Jesus, shroud worn by Jesus when he was buried
-alter cross - orient themselves to look to God
-alter candles - light of Christ
Meaning of Alleluia
Gifts to bring to the offering and what does the priest do with them
The Presentation of the Gifts are the people's offering for the Holy Sacrifice. Once the celebrant receives the gifts, he prays over the offerings, sanctifying them, and acknowledging the worthiness of the offerings in God's eyes.
Reason why we stand when the Gospel is proclaimed
The assembly of the faithful stands during the Gospel reading as an act of reverence while we listen to God speaking to His people.
The bishop with greet everyone at the beginning of mass as this
Peace be with you - like what Jesus said in the Upper Room
Meaning of the 3 cross prayer before listening to gospel
When we make the little sign of the Cross on your forehead, lips, and heart before the Gospel is proclaimed, we are asking the Word of God to pierce our mind, lips, and heart.
Reason why we bless ourselves with Holy Water before we enter the church
So we can be cleansed as we enter into the sacredness of the Mass and leave behind the secular world
Reason why everyone should sing with the choir during mass
The act of singing together in Mass unites us as a faith community. When we sing at the beginning of Mass, we are awakened and we invite the Holy Spirit to move in us.
How is the bread prepared in the Liturgy of the Eucharist
As the priest prepares the bread for consecration, in the offertory prayer, he asks God to receive the bread to be sanctified and make it holy.
Reason why priest says, "The Lord be with you" and why we respond "and with your spirit"
Sang the Gloria when Christ was born
The Angels
Praying about during the profession of faith
The profession of faith is a prayer during which we state our beliefs as Catholics. As we pray it, we profess that we believe in God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit and One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church
Reason why priests have many layers of clothes when celebrating Mass
With the vestments, priests camouflage their own bodies to remind all that it is Christ who is the center of the Mass and not the priest.
Reason why the Gloria is sung after the penitential rite
The Gloria is a beautifully ancient prayer that remind us that we are called to praise and glorify the maker of our hearts and souls
Why is water added to the wine ?
The water represents Jesus' humanity, and the wine His divinity. The mingling of the water and wine in the chalice symbolizes the Incarnation of Jesus. This water in the wine also symbolizes our human participation with Christ in His divinity
Reason why the entrance procession is from the back of the church to the front
Reminds us that we are on a pilgrimage from this world towards our next destination, the Kingdom of Heaven
Who is present at the mass?
The mass is a heavenly liturgy, in which the angels and saints participate in with us here on earth, to glorify and give thanks to God for all His gifts, especially the gift of the Holy Spirit
Things that should be prayed for in the Prayers of the Faithful
-For the needs of the Church
-For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world
-For those burdened by any kind of difficulty
-For the local community
Reason why priest kiss the alter before mass starts
Priests show their love for Christ when they kiss the alter, and this gesture reminds us that the Mass we are about to celebrate is an encounter of love with Christ
The entrance song is usually based on what part of mass
Taken from the Psalm
What does the priest pray when his hands are washed?
The washing of hands are a symbolic and touching gesture in which the priest reminds himself of his own sinfulness and need of healing - the cleansing of his soul for the Holy task he is about to undertake in the holding the Body and Blood of Christ
Reason why there is a specific spot to stand when reading the liturgy
The ambo is the platform from where God speaks to us; it is not just an object in the church, but it is a sacred space
Role of altar servers in the mass
Altar servers are called to participate in a particular way during the Mass. The service of the Altar Server is directed first to God, then to help the clergy, and finally to assist the faithful gathered in worship.
Reason why the opening prayer is called the collect
It gathers all the prayers of the people, and the priest offers those prayer to God the Father for this mass
-Let us prayer
-moment of silence (unite intentions)
-prayer - orion position
-amen - so be it, i believe
Liturgy of the Word consists of these 3 readings
First reading from the Old Testament
Second reading from the Epistles (a letter written to an early church community)
Third reading from the Gospel
Meaning of the Sanctus (Holy Holy Holy)
Joyful should of thanks and praise to God and concludes the Preface in the Eucharistic Prayer
Purpose of the preface in the liturgy of the eucharist
The preface tells of the wonderful actions of God, both throughout history and in our lives, and is our opportunity to give thanks to God for all these things before receiving His most beautiful gift of His Precious Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
Importance of the responsorial pslam
Gives us a change to respond to the Word of God that we hear in the First Reading; we are invited to respond as a community through meditative prayer using the Psalms
The two books priests use for mass
The Roman Missal - contains the prayers, chants, and instructions for the celebration of Mass
The Gospel Book contains the written account of Jesus' life and ministry
What does the priest pray for over the offerings?
After the priest washes his hands, he says a prayer over our united offerings to give thanks to the Lord for these gifts that by His grace, will be transformed to Christ's Body and Blood.
Name of the vestments that the priest wears
Amice - armor to protect the priest as he celebrates mass
Alb - represents purity (worn by priest and alter servers)
Cincture (belt) - reminds priests of the vow of chastity
Stole - symbol of the spiritual authority of the priest
Chasuble - remind the priest of the charity of Christ
What is Transubstantiation
The change of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. Though under the appearance of bread and wine, the substance is solely and wholly the Body and Blood Christ.
The gestures of the priest during the epiclesis, along with the words in the Eucharistic Prayer, help draw us fully into the sacred action that is about to happen
Purpose of the Homily
The homily gives insight into the meaning of the Scripture and relates it back to our daily lives so we can learn how to become more like Christ.
Names of the priests that presented more wonders of mass
Father Vinh
Father Tim
What is Consecration?
Consecration is when the priest says, "This is my body. This is my blood." Transubstantiation is taking place during the consecration.