Parts of Mass
The part of Mass which includes readings from the old and new Testaments, the Gospel, and the Homily.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
The reading after which the Candle Bearers light their candles in preparation for the Gospel.
What is the Responsorial Psalm?
The pace at which the cross bearer leads the procession at the start of Mass.
What is a medium, reverent pace?
The names of the 2 items that the altar servers wear.
What are alb and cincture?
The time altar servers should arrive before Mass starts.
What is 15 minutes?
The end of Mass when the priest, deacon, and Altar servers exit.
What is the Recessional?
The side of the altar where the cups filled with wine are to be placed.
What is the Left Side?
The item placed on the right side of the altar after the petitions are finished and everyone sits.
What is the Chalice?
The name of the vessels which hold the water and the wine.
What are the cruets?
The length which the alb should fit an altar server.
What is Ankle length?
The part of Mass when you will hear the words, "Do this in remembrance of Me".
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The Cue which signals the candle bearers to join the priest to receive the gifts (the bread, wine, and collection basket).
What is "when the clergy go to the steps"?
The name of the book the cross bearer holds for the priest.
What is the Roman Missal?
The name of vessel with a lid which holds the Eucharist, often when the Eucharist is being stored in the tabernacle.
What is the ciborium?
The number of times the bells should be rung during the Elevation of the Host.
What is three times?
The part of Mass when the priest, deacon, and Altar servers enter.
What is the Procession?
The path the candle bearers take to return to their seats following the Gospel.
What is the Ramp behind the tabernacle?
The cue to bring the Roman Missal to the priest for the final blessing before Mass ends.
What is "Let us pray"?
The name of the bowl in which the priest cleanses his hands before consecration.
What is the Lavabo?
Motion the servers along with all others in the sanctuary make as the priest or deacon brings the ciborium to the tabernacle following Communion.
What is stand and genuflect?