Episode 30
After the priest says a quiet prayer and goes to the side of the Altar, what is the simple and basic action with deep spiritual meaning does he do?
He purifies, or washes his hands
Mass is the greatest ______(six) the church has
prayer
How is the Altar prepared as we begin the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The altar gets prepared with ______(six) vessels and articles.
sacred
How does the priest introduce the Prayer of the Faithful?
The priest invites the faithful to pray.
Episode 23: The Profession of Faith
What is the fourth principle article in the apostles creed?
We profess/affirm our belief in the ______(six).
church.
What does washing his hands reminds the priest of?
Reminds him to be pure. Also reminds him of his own sinfulness and his own need for God’s mercy.
What is the main role of the altar servers?
To assist the priest during mass
What is the purpose of the first article, “Corporal” (square piece of cloth also meaning body) that is placed in the center of the altar?
Used as a “catch” to catch particles and/or Precious Blood
Who generally reads the prayer intentions?
A deacon or lector.
Could we unite ourselves with the priest’s prayer as well?
Yes
What are the four things the altar servers can carry during the entrance procession?
Cross, candles, incense, incense burner
What is the purpose of the Purificator, a narrower piece of cloth? The priest sometimes uses it to wipe his hands after touching the Eucharist?
Used to clean, cleanse, and purify the sacred vessels.
What is the first guideline of the intentions?
For the needs of the ______ (six).
Church.
At what part of the Mass does the washing of the hands happen?
During the Preparation of the Gifts.
Why is being an altar server important?
Helps the priest and shows service to God and the ______(six).
church
Why does the Chalice, Paten, and Ciboria require reverence in cleaning, preparing, and taking care of?
Because they all will be holding the body and blood of Christ.
What is the fourth guideline of the intentions?
For the local _________ (nine).
Community.
What does the priest say as he washes his hands?
“Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my ___.”(three)
sin
Which priest is in this episode?
Father Tim
What does the altar represent?
It represents Christ Himself.
What are we able to do after the intentions have been announced?
During this time we are able to ________ (eight) offer our prayer intentions to our loving Father.
Silently.