Eucharist species and states
Confirmation species and states
Anatomy of the Mass: Liturgy of the Word
Anatomy of the Mass: Liturgy of the Eucharist
Anatomy of the mass: Introductory rites and dismissal
100

What is the form?

"This is my body" 

The words of institution and the epiclesis

100

What is the matter?

Sacred Chrism/oil

100

What is the purpose of the first reading?

The reading from the Old Testament is to show the prefiguration of Christ and foreshadowing of later events.

100

Why do we do participate in the great Amen?

We participate to show agreement that Jesus truly does turn himself into the body and blood

100

When does Mass officially end?

"Go in peace, the mass has ended"

200

What is the matter?

Bread (wheat)

wine (fermented grapes)

200

What is the minister?

Bishop

200
Why do we participate in the Responsorial Psalm?

We participate in the Psalm because the Hebrews prayed using these poems

200

How are we participating in doxology in Mass?

Every time we do the sign of the cross

200

What is the purpose of the Gloria?

Give praise to God for what we believe

300

Who is the minister?

Priest or Extraordinary minister

300

What is the recipient?

A confirmand
300

Why do we include the homily in the test?

The homily is for a reflection or guide through all the  readings

300

What is Anamnesis?

Anamnesis is remembering Christ's sacrifice through the Paschal Mystery

300

What is the point of the introductory rites?

To show why the assembly is at Mass 

we are at Mass because we are sinners and God is great

400

Who is the recipient?

The assembly of strictly Catholics

400

What is the form?

 A prayer that accompanies the matter that involves the Holy Spirit


“I sign thee with the sign of the cross, and I confirm thee with the chrism of salvation, in the name of the father, and the son, and of the holy ghost.”



400

What is the purpose of the gospel?

Simply to learn from Jesus' actions as the New Testament is the epicenter of the Catholic Church's teachings

400

When does Jesus turn into the Bread and Wine? (ultimately changing the substance)

Epiclesis and the Words of Institution

400

What is the penitential Act?

The penitential act is to show we are sinners and we are sorry for our transgressions

500

What happens within Transubstantiation to the matter of the Eucharist?

The substance changes, but the likeness stays the same

500

What does Confirmation do?

- outpouring of Holy Spirit
- more grace
- deeper connected and united with the Church and therefore Christ
- filled with Holy Spirit and spiritually renewed

500

What is the purpose of the second reading/epistles?

To provide insight to Catholic doctrine and teachings

500

Why do we sing or chant "Holy, Holy, Holy?"

We participate in this to express glorious praise of God

500

Is the closing hymnal technically part of the Mass?

No, it takes place AFTER the Mass