Bible and Worship
Who said, "As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord"?
Joshua
What is the Holy Qurbana
highest form of worship
Worship is giving ___ and ___ to God alone.
Name one physical action Catholics use to show worship.
Kneeling, bowing, making the Sign of the Cross, genuflecting
Why do we make the Sign of the Cross during Qurbana?
To remember the Holy Trinity and Christ’s sacrifice
In the desert, Jesus said, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and _____"
In which ancient language were the earliest Qurbanas celebrated?
Syriac
True or False: Worshiping saints is the same as worshiping God.
False (we venerate saints, worship is for God alone)
What prayer begins with “Our Father”?
The Lord’s Prayer
The sanctuary veil (Thirassheela) symbolizes what?
The separation between heaven and earth, and the mystery of God
In Psalm 150, name one instrument used to praise God
trumpet, horn, lyre, tambourine, strings, pipes, cymbals
What is the Syro-Malabar liturgy based on?
East Syriac Rite
Name one “modern idol” people may worship instead of God.
Money, fame, sports, social media, grades, etc.
When the priest raises the host at Mass, what do we call that moment of worship?
The consecration/elevation
The lighting of the lamps/candles during Qurbana represents what?
Christ, the Light of the World
Which commandment forbids worshipping idols?
1st Commandment
Name one song from the introductory rite
- As our Lord
- Glory to God
- Psalms
- Resurrection Hymn
The Israelites worshiped a golden ___ when they turned from God.
Calf
Spending time praying before the Eucharist in the monstrance is called what?
Eucharistic Adoration
Bowing or prostrating during worship shows what attitude?
Humility and adoration before God
In John 4, Jesus says true worshippers will worship the Father in ___ and ___
spirit and truth
In the Qurbana, what part is known as the Anaphora?
The Eucharistic Prayer/consecration portion
What’s the difference between worship and veneration?
Worship = God alone. Veneration = honor given to saints and holy things.
Fasting is a form of worship that shows what?
Self-control, sacrifice, putting God first
The use of incense during Qurbana symbolizes what?
Prayers rising to heaven, sanctification