Order of the Mass
What are the two main parts of the Mass
Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
What is the first action of the Mass?
The Sign of the Cross.
What are we primarily doing during the Liturgy of the Word?
Listening to God's Word
What or Who does the Offertory gifts represent?
The people offer themselves to God - bread and wine.
What does the word “Mass” (Missa) mean?
Sent
What is the purpose of the Introductory Rites?
To gather the community/assembly and prepare us for worship.
What happens during the Penitential Rite?
We acknowledge our sins and ask for mercy.
What are the main readings on Sunday?
Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament and Gospel
This prayer before Communion, inspired by a Roman centurion in the Gospel, expresses both humility and faith in Jesus’ power to heal.
What is “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof…”?
What are we called to do after Mass?
Go and live the Gospel
Which part of the Mass comes before the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The Liturgy of the Word.
What is the purpose of the Gloria?
To praise and glorify God.
Who or What is speaking to us through Scripture?
God
What happens during the consecration?
Bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ
What does it mean to “become what we receive”?
To live like Christ in our actions
What is the final part of the Mass called?
The Dismissal Rite
What does the Collect (Opening Prayer) do?
It gathers the prayers of the people/assembly.
What is the purpose of the homily?
To explain and apply the Word of God
What is the epiclesis?
Calling down the Holy Spirit on the gifts of bread and wine
Name the four areas that Christ is present during Mass.
The assembly, the priest, Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
Why is the Mass considered one unified act of worship?
Because all parts are connected and lead to encountering the Risen Christ
Why is it important that we begin Mass as a community?
We worship as the Body of Christ, not individually.
Why does the Liturgy of the Word come before the Eucharist?
Because the assembly/people are prepared by hearing God's Word before receiving Holy Communion.
What does anamnesis mean in the Eucharist?
Making Christ's saving actions present
How can the Eucharist shape the way we treat others?
By calling us to love, serve, and act with compassion