Parts of the Mass I - Liturgy of the Word
the first reading comes from this part of the bible
what is the Old Testament?
the word Eucharist (greek) means this in english
what is thanksgiving?
long white garment reaching to the ankles, worn by the priest, servers, and deacon
do this to acknowledge and adore the presence of Jesus Christ in the tabernacle
what is genuflecting?
the prayer that is said when we beat our breast three times
what is the penitential act?
another name for the Holy Holy Holy
what is the Sanctus?
the cord or rope worn around the waist symbolizing chastity
meaning "to know God, to love God, and to serve God in this life so we can be with him in the next"
what is the sign of the cross?
meaning in english of "Kyrie Eleison"
this determines what gospel we are reading from
What is 1 Corinth. 11:26?
rectangular white cloth worn around the neck and shoulders representing the helmet of salvation
what is the amice?
how many times we say "and with your spirit"
what is three times?
this differentiates a homily (Catholic mass) from a sermon (non-Catholic service)
what are the readings of the day?
you bring this forward along with the bread and wine
the long, narrow band of cloth worn around the neck and shoulders (primary mark of ordained authority)
what is the stole?
meaning "may the word of God be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart"
what is the gospel greeting?
song reminding us of the angels singing at the birth of Jesus
what is the Gloria?
this symbolizes humanity joining divinity
what is the priest putting water into the wine?
the outermost, sleeveless garment matching the color of the liturgical season and symbolizing the Yoke of Christ guiding the priest
what is the chasuble?
why we hold hands during the Our Father