The Mass
The prayer Jesus taught us that we say at every Mass.
What is the “Our Father”?
Two altar servers carry these during the entrance procession.
What are candles?
This young Italian saint loved video games and used the internet to share his faith. He is often called the “patron of the internet.”
Who is Carlo Acutis?
The number of days in Lent.
What is forty?
The season of preparation before Easter.
What is Lent?
This special reading from the Bible is proclaimed by the priest or deacon, and everyone stands to listen.
What is the Gospel?
Altar servers ring these during the consecration.
What are bells?
This saint is the mother of Jesus and the Church. She willingly said “yes” to God.
Who is Mary, Mother of Jesus?
What are the three pillars of Lent?
The leader who sentenced Jesus to death.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
People from the congregation usually bring these to the priest after Prayer of the Faithful.
What are gifts?
This book is held by the server when the priest says certain prayers.
What is the Roman Missal?
This saint loved the poor and animals. His feast day is when churches hold pet blessings.
Who is St. Francis of Assisi?
Another name for Holy Thursday.
What is Maundy?
The number of Gospels in the Bible.
What is four?
The sacred place where the Eucharist is kept in the church.
What is the Tabernacle?
This metal container swings and holds burning incense.
What is a thurible?
This saint said, “The glory of God is man fully alive,” reminding us that living well and following God is our true purpose.
Who is St. Irenaeus?
This Wednesday of Holy Week is sometimes called by this name, which refers to the betrayal of Jesus by one of his disciples.
What is Spy Wednesday?
Jesus instituted this sacrament at the Last Supper.
What is the Eucharist?
This is the moment during Mass when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
What is the Consecration?
These two vestments are commonly worn by altar servers during Mass.
What are the cassock and surplice?
This saint was a young altar server and martyr who died protecting the Eucharist. Because of this, he is the patron saint of altar servers.
Who is St. Tarcisius?
This ancient Holy Saturday tradition involves lighting a large fire outside the Church, symbolizing Christ as the Light of the World.
What is the Easter Vigil?
Jesus performed his first miracle at this event.