The Gospel Reading
Why do we stand during the gospel reading?
We stand as a sign of respect for the words of Jesus Christ
When do we do the 3-Cross Prayer?
Before the Gospel is read.
Ep 10 Penitential Rite: What should we do when we sin?
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Who are the Four Evangelists?
Matthew, Luke, John, Mark
How does the priest show reverence to the Gospel?
He kisses the Gospel book after the reading
What do we say before doing the 3-Cross Prayer?
"Glory to you O Lord."
Ep 2 Genuflecting: Why do we genuflect facing the front?
The tabernacle, where the Eucharist lays, is in the front.
Ep 4: What do these color vestments represent?
Green, White/Gold, Red, Purple/Violet
Green: Ordinary Time
White/Gold: Easter, Christmas
Red: Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, Feast day of the Martyrs
Purple/Violet: Advent, Lent
What is the Gospel?
About who Jesus is, what he has done, and how it changes everything.
Why do we do the 3-Cross Prayer?
We are asking God, the Word, to penetrate our thoughts, our words, our speech, and our hearts.
Ep 6 Venerating the Alter: Why do we bow?
To show reverence to Christ who sacrificed life for us.
Ep 8 The Sign of the Cross: What does each movement mean?
The Father:
The Son:
The Holy Spirit:
The Father: Heaven
The Son: Human nature of God and Jesus
The Holy Spirit: The power of the Holy Spirit
The word "Gospel" comes from the Latin "Evangelium," which means ____ ____.
Good news
True or False: The 3-Cross Prayer is a simple gesture, but a very profound prayer.
True
Ep 14 The Ambo: During which Liturgy are we focused on the Ambo?
During the Liturgy of the Word.
Ep 7 Sacred Vessels on the Altar: What is the meaning of the small cross on the Altar?
The cross is to help the priest look towards God through Jesus
When stationed on the altar, what does it represent?
(Name at least two)
The unity of Scripture and the Eucharist, of the Gospel, the Word of God, and the Table of the Body and Blood of Christ.
True or False: By doing this simple gesture/prayer, we are asking God to know us more, to proclaim us more, and to love us more.
False, we ask to help us know God more, to proclaim Him more, and to love Him more.
Ep 12 Who is at the Mass?: What can we share through the Eucharist? Or, What is the greatest gift?
Christ's sacrifice
Ep: 21, Each little cross has a significance, what are they?
Cross on forehead: Asking God to penetrate our thoughts and mind to purify it.
Cross on lips: So the Word of God can transform our speech, to share His love with those around us.
Cross on chest/heart: His Word can penetrate and help us love God more in our neighbor.