Introductory Rites
This prayer begins and ends the Mass and reminds us of the Holy Trinity.
What is the Sign of the Cross?
On Sundays the first reading is usually taken from this part of the Bible.
What is the Old Testament?
During this moment bread and wine are brought to the altar.
What is the Presentation of the Gifts?
This prayer Jesus taught His disciples is prayed before Communion.
What is the Our Father?
When the priest says “The Lord be with you,” the congregation responds with this.
What is “And with your spirit”?
We stand for this reading because it contains the words and actions of Jesus.
What is the Gospel?
This long prayer is the center of the Mass where we give thanks to God (When the Priest puts his hands over the gifts and prays over them).
What is the Eucharistic Prayer?
Before Communion we offer this gesture of peace to those around us.
What is the Sign of Peace?
During this part of the Mass we ask God for mercy and say “Lord, have mercy.”
What is the Penitential Act?
This book of the Bible is sung or read between the first and second readings.
What is the Psalms?
This moment is when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Consecration?
We pray this as the priest breaks the Eucharist.
What is the Lamb of God?
This joyful prayer praising God begins with the words “Glory to God in the highest."
What is the Gloria?
This part of Mass is when the priest explains the Scripture readings and connects them to our lives.
What is the Homily?
This phrase means the priest acts in the person of Christ during the Eucharist.
What is in persona Christi?
When receiving the Eucharist and the minister says “The Body of Christ,” we respond with this word.
What is Amen?
This prayer ends the Introductory Rites and gathers all the prayers of the people together.
What is the Opening Prayer (Collect)?
During this part of the Mass the Church prays for the Church, the world, leaders, and those in need.
What are the Prayers of the Faithful?
This is the Catholic teaching that the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
What is Transubstantiation?
These words at the end of Mass send us out to live the Gospel.
What is the Dismissal or “Go forth” / “Go in peace”?