The Liturgy of the Word
What is the gospel about?
The life and story of Jesus Christ
When does the Responsorial Psalm take place in mass?
After the first reading
What does Alleluia mean?
Praise the Lord, or "All hail to Him Who is."
Ep. 13: Why is the Opening Prayer called, "The Collect?"
The priest is "collecting" all the prayers of the people to offer up to God the Father.
EP. 16: Who can only proclaim the Gospel during mass?
Priest or deacon
What are the three readings we hear in the Liturgy of the Word?
1st reading from the Old testament, 2nd reading from the epistles, and the 3rd reading from the gospel
What's the purpose of the Responsorial Psalm?
It's to help us understand the readings, as well as, let it sink in our minds and hearts.
What is Alleluia also known as?
God's Acclamation
Ep. 10: What do we ask God for while reciting the Penitential Rite?
To forgive us and help us do better.
Angels and Saints
What is another way of saying, "Liturgy of the Word?"
God's Proclamation
Name one of the main features of the Psalm
A prayer addressed to God
A hymn or song of praise
Why do we stand and not sit or kneel during the Alleluia?
We are welcoming Jesus who comes to us present in the Word.
Ep. 7: Name all of the sacred vessel on the altar
Altar cloth, altar cross, and altar candles
Ep. 9: What does, "the Lord be with you" symbolize?
Confirms that the priest is united with Christ
Which two readings are connected to each other?
The first reading and the gospel
True or False: The Responsorial Psalm gives us a chance to respond to the Word of God that we hear in the First reading.
True :D
What does the priest or deacon do during the Alleluia?
He brings the Book of the Gospels from the altar to the ambo.
Ep. 4: Why do priests wear vestments?
To remind us that it is Christ who is the center of mass, not the priest.
Ep. 5: As St. Augustine said, "When we sing, __ ____ _____."
We pray twice!
Who generally reads from the first, second, and third readings
A lector can read from the first and second reader and either a deacon, priest, or bishop can read from the gospel
What should we do as the first reading is being read?
Reflect and pray on that specific Bible passage
When do we not sing Alleluia?
Bonus points for why we do not sing Alleluia?
During Lenten season
Why? It is more of a mournful time so we reflect on our sins.
Ep. 1: Why do we bless ourselves with the Holy water?
To be cleansed as we enter into the sacredness of the mass.
Ep. 2 Why do we genuflect?
To allow ourselves to be in the presence and honor God.