Parts of the
Mass
Processional Participants

Liturgy of the Word
Vocabulary
Review
100

Gather the community; prepare our hearts.

What is the Introductory Rite?

100

Often carrying candles or incense.  Candles reminds us that Christ is the light of the world.

What is an altar server?

100

Usually from the Old Testament except during Easter.

What is the First Reading?

100

The priest calls down the Holy Spirit to make the gifts holy.

What is the Epiclesis?

100

The sacrament celebrated at Mass.

What is the Eucharist?

200

Send us forth to live what we celebrated.

What are Concluding Rites?

200

Carries the processional cross, leading the way.  Leads the procession, reminding us, that it is through Christ's sacrifice we come to worship.

What is a Cross Bearer?

200

May be sung or recited.

Our response to the First Reading.

Taken from the Book of Psalms.

What is the Responsorial Psalm?

200

The moment when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.

What is Consecration?

200

The special place where the priest celebrates the Eucharist.

The table of the Lord.

Kissed or bowed before by the Priest or Deacon in reverance.

What is the altar?

300

Offer and share in Christ's sacrifice.

What is Liturgy of the Eucharist?

300

Assists the priest during Mass.  May carry the book of the Gospels.  Shows reverence for God's Word which will soon be proclaimed.  

Who is the Deacon?

300

From Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.  

Central to the Liturgy of the Word

Read by the Priest or Deacon.  

We stand out of reverance.

What is the Gospel?

300

The change of the substance (bread and wine) into the Body and Blood of Jesus, even though the appearance remains the same.

What is Transubstantiation?

300

The eternal High Priest of the New Covenant.

Jesus Christ 

400

God speaks to us through scripture.

What is Liturgy of the Word?

400

This symbolizes Christ coming into the assembly to lead us in worship.

What is entrance procession?

400

From the New Testament letters (Epistles)

Often from Paul or other Apostles

What is the Second Reading?

400

During this Act we acknowledge our sins and ask for God's mercy.

What is the Penitential Act? 

400

When entering the church and dipping our right hand fingers into Holy Water this act reminds us of our baptism, by which we became part of Christ and his Church.  

What is the Sign of the Cross?

500

The highest form of worship; a memorial that is living and real.

What is Mass?

500

On special occasions (feast days) these people might join the procession?

Who are bishops or concelebrating priests?

500

Priest or Deacon explains the readings.

Applies the message to our lives.

What is the Homily?

500

All members of the Congregation participating in the Mass - men and women, lay people, religious brothers and sisters.  

What are Kingdom Priests?

500

When we approach the altar to receive Jesus - His Body and Blood - as spiritual nourishment and sign of unity.

What is Holy Communion?