Part One
The first part of the Mass takes place before the First Reading from scripture. This is known as these rites.
A. What are the Introductory Rites
B. What are the Last Rites
C. What are the Communion Rites
The Mass can also be called this from Greek meaning thanksgiving.
A) The Eucharistic Celebration
B) The Breaking of Bread
C) Sacred Prayers
After the Liturgy of the Word the next part of the Mass is called this.
A) Liturgy of the Offertory
B) Liturgy of the Eucharist
C) Liturgy of the Passion of Christ
There is more than one Eucharistic Prayer. There is this number of Eucharistic prayers that can be used.
A) three
B) six
C) four
The Mass is important for these two reasons.
A) Jesus asked us to do this in remembrance of him and we receive the body and blood of Jesus in Holy Communion.
B) It is a commandment of God and we get to go to the Parish Hall for coffee and goodies.
c) We worship God and Mary.
The Penitential Act is in the Introductory Rites of the Mass and begins with this prayer of acknowledging our sins and preparing ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. This penitential act often begins with these words said by all in the church.
A. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Hoty Spirit be with you all.
B. I confess to almighty God and to you my bothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned...
After the Introductory Rites the second part of the Mass is this that contains scripture readings, homily, the Apostles Creed (or Nicene Creed), and Prayer of the Faithful (Intercessions).
A) Liturgy of Penance
B) Liturgy of the Eucharist
C) Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with a family bringing up the gifts to the altar and handing them to the priest. This part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist is known as this.
A) The Offertory
B) The Gifts
C) The Welcome
Following the Preface Prayer this song of praise to God is often sung. Part of it was sung and shouted out by the people of Jerusalem as Jesus rode a donkey into the city - 'Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name the Lord.'
A) The song - To God All Praise be Given
B) The song - Holy Holy Holy
C) The song - Cry Out With Joy
After the Eucharistic Prayer is finished this part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins and is called this rite.
A) the Penitential Rite
B) the Liturgy Rite
C) the Communion Rite
The last part of the Introductory Rites in the Mass is typically sung on Sundays by the choir and people. This song of praise is called this.
A. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
B. Come Holy Spirit.
C. Glory to God in the Highest
Liturgy is a Greek word meaning this when Christians use the word.
A) Going to church and praying
B) Coming together as community to worship God, proclaim His Word and give charity (donations or do God's work).
C) Go to Mass every Sunday
The gifts brought from the back of the church by a family up to the altar are these.
A) money, food and drink
B) food, water, and a chalice
C) Hosts or unleavened bread in a ciborium ( similar to a chalice but has lid), wine and water in small jars, and donations from families, people in the Church.
All the Eucharistic Prayers have these words in common that are the most important of all the words in the Liturgy of the Eucharist and in the entire Mass.
A) Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my body, which will be given up for you.
B) We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
C) You are indeed Holy, O Lord.
The Mass has its roots in this ancient sacred meal that is celebrated each year by the Jews around the world remembering the events in the book of Exodus.
A) the Meal of the Lamb
B) the Passover Meal
C) the Meal of Remembrance
In the song 'Glory to God in the Highest' Jesus is referred to as this.
A. The angel of God on high with the Father.
B. The King of glory and power on earth.
C. Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
The Liturgy of the Word has different readings from different parts of the bible or scripture. On Sundays at Mass there are these four readings.
A) Old Testament, Psalms, Letters (example the letters from St.Paul or Acts of the Apostles of St. Luke) Gospels.
B) Old Testament, Exodus, Leviticus, Gospel of St.Mark, Revelations
At the offertory of the Mass the priest offers up to God these two main gifts that are fruits of the earth and the work of human hands.
A) the gifts of money or donations and water
B) the gifts of bread and water
C) the gifts of bread and wine
In every Eucharistic prayer Jesus says, "Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice..." of this.
A) of wine that represents my blood given to you
B) of water and wine that will be shed for you and many.
C) of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and many for the forgiveness of sins.
Jesus is known as the 'Lamb of God' who is sacrificed to save sinners. This prayer is said three times before receiving Communion.
A) Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world have mercy on us.
B) Lamb of God, who died for us, remember us.
C) Lamb of God who lives and reigns forever.
The word, Mass, comes from the Latin language used by the Romans at the time of Jesus. In Latin it was Missa and means this.
A) Let us begin
B) Let us sit down at the table of the Lord
C) Go forth you are sent
After the Gospel reading the priest (it can also be a deacon) gives a talk or sermon on the readings read at Mass. This is known as this.
A) The Chat
B) The Lessons
C) The Homily
Before the Eucharistic Prayer (the main part of the Liturgy of the Eucharist) the Priest prays this prayer that introduces the main idea of why we celebrate the Eucharist for this day.
A) The Preface
B) The Introduction
C) The Holy Holy
All Eucharistie prayers have these words when the priest raises both the chalice and the Host and says "Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever." This is said at this time of the Eucharistic prayer and the people say or sing this.
A) It is at the beginning of the Eucharistic prayer and everyone says or sings 'alleluia, alleluia'
B) It is at the end of the Eucharistic prayer and everyone says or sings 'alleluia, Amen, Amen'
C) It is at the end of the Eucharistic prayer and everyone says or sings 'Amen' (sometimes more than once)
A Roman officer comes to Jesus to ask him to cure one of his faithful servants. Jesus says he will come but the Roman officer says "I am not worthy you should come to my house but just say the word...". This prayer is said in a similar way before receiving Communion.
A) Lord you must not come under my roof but have mercy me.
B) Lord I am not worthy but come into my house.
C) 'Lord I am not worthy that you should come under my roof but say the word and my soul shall be healed.'