Parts of the Mass
Catholic Social Justice
The Eucharist
Feasts and Solemnities
Feasts and Solemnities
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The Presentation of the gifts, Prayer over the Offerings, Eucharistic Prayer, Holy, Holy, Holy, Consecration, Mystery of Faith, Doxology, The Lord's Prayer, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, and Communion are prayers for this part of the Mass.

What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

100

Every individual is created in God's image and therefore possesses inherent worth. 

What is the foundation of Social Justice?

100

This means to be united with the Holy One in reception of the Eucharist.

What is "Holy Communion"?

100

This is the Lord's resurrection and lasts for 50 days.

What is Easter?

100

This solemnity honors Mary's role as the mother of Jesus and occurs on January 1.

What is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?

200

A part of the Catholic Mass that focuses on the word of God.

What is the Liturgy of the Word?

200

Society should be organized so that all people can reach their full potential and live with dignity.

What is the principal of "common good"?

200

This means "thanksgiving", and is a sacrament that commemorates Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.

What is the Eucharist?

200

Celebrated on December 25 this is the birthday of the Son of God.

What is Christmas or the Solemnity of the Nativity of our Lord?

200

On November 1, the Catholic Church honors all the saints in Heaven. 

What is All Saints Day?

300

This part of the Mass involves the presentation, consecration, and reception of the consecrated elements in Holy Communion.

What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

300

The environment is a gift from God, requiring humans to act as stewards and care for creation.

What does the Church teach about the environment?

300

This celebration is important to Catholics because it is the source and summit, and the body, blood, soul and divinity of Christ.

Why do we celebrate the Eucharist?

300

This feast is the close of the Christmas season.

What is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord?

300

The day Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven. 

What is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

400

The entrance song, greeting, Penitential Act, Glory to God and the Collect are prayers for this part of the Mass.

What are the prayers said during the Introductory Rites of the Mass?

400

Marriage and the family are the central social institutions that must be supported and strengthened.

What is the role of the family in Catholic Social Teaching?

400

Baptized Catholics in a state of grace can receive this.

Who can receive the Eucharist?

400

This feast takes place on January 6, and is referred to as "Three Kings Day"?

What is the feast of the Epiphany?

400

This feast day is on December 8 and states that Mary was born without original sin.

What is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

500

The First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Profession of Faith, and Universal Prayer are the prayers for this part of the Mass. 

What are the prayers for the Liturgy of the Word?

500

The Church strongly advocates for peace and actively works to prevent conflict, but if just and unavoidable war should be a last resort.

What is the Church's stance on peace and conflict?

500

This is activity is meant to inspire Catholics in the U.S. to fall in love with Jesus in the Eucharist and to share that love with others.

What is the purpose of the "Eucharistic Revival"?

500

When the angel Gabriel announced to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive and bear the son of God.

What is the feast of the Annunciation?

500

Jesus did this forty days after his Glorious Resurrection.

What is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord?