Liturgy of the Word
The readings proclaimed at Mass are from this book; the best-selling book of all time.
What is the Bible?
This Church Season that precedes Christmas; it's name means 'coming'
What is Advent?
...Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done...
What is the Our Father (or the Lords Prayer)?
During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, bread and wine are transformed into this.
What is the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Mass begins with this special prayer, complete with actions, that is done by both the priest and all those present for worship.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
The first reading usually comes from this part of the bible.
What is the Old Testament?
This is the 'ordinary' color, worn by priests.
What is green?
What is the Hail Mary?
Our response when we receive Holy Communion; In english, it means "I believe."
What is Amen?
The correct response to "The Lord be with you"
What is "and with your spirit"?
Following the first reading, these are read or sung; Many of these were composed by King David himself.
What are the Psalms?
During this Church Season, we celebrate Christ rising from the dead, and His victory over sin and death.
What is Easter?
...which we are about to receive, from thy bounty...
What is grace?
Immediately prior to the consecration, the assembly acclaims "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of ..." this.
What is 'Hosts'?
This three-word phrase, repeated 3 times as the priest breaks the consecrated host, asks for mercy and finally, peace. Don't be 'sheepish' when you say it!
What is 'Lamb of God'?
Following the Homily, all present recite this 'creed'; also known as a profession of faith.
What is the Nicene Creed?
This season doesn't feel 'fast'; It is reminiscent of Jesus' 40 days and nights in the desert.
What is Lent?
...I have sinned against you, whom I should love above all things...
What is the Act of Contrition?
What is "your Resurrection"?
Commonly known as the centurions prayer, this prayer, said immediately prior to receiving Holy Communion says "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under..." this.
What is my roof?
The Gospel reading is taking from one of these 4 books of the Bible.
What are Matthew, Mark, Luke & John
The feast of Pentecost takes place 50 days after Easter, to commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Appropriately, this color is traditionally worn.
What is red?
What is the Apostles Creed?
It is through the words of this person that the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ.
Who is Jesus?
This is the part of the Mass where (pre-COVID), gifts were brought forward; reminiscent of the Wisemen and their gifts to the Christ child.
What is the Offertory?