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GOSPEL
DA RULEZ OF MASS
THINK QUESTIONS
LOOK IT UP!
ACT IT OUT!
100
Fill in the blank. Jesus said the two greatest commandments were to "love God with all your heart" and to "________________".
Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
100
What do you call the book that the readings come from during Mass?
The Lectionary
100
Use your own words to answer and explain the following question: "Which is better, saying no and then doing what one is asked, or saying yes and not following through?"
In the end, what matters MOST is that you obeyed whoever asked you to do the task, even if at first you say no.
100
Look up Luke 4:4 and tell us what it says.
A human being does not live by bread alone.
100
Stand up and recite any prayer.
Ex. Our Father, Hail Mary, Meal Prayer, etc.
200
The word "gospel" means __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __
Good News
200
Special "celebration" days throughout the Church year where we are expected to show up for Mass (even if it is not a Sunday) are called?
Holy Days of Obligation
200
List the first 3 commandments in your own words. Think back to when we discussed this in class.
1. Put God before everything else. 2. Use God's name with respect. 3. Go to Mass every Sunday.
200
Look up Philippians 4:4 and tell us what it says.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
200
Demonstrate the correct way to do the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Forehead, chest, left shoulder, right shoulder, hands together.
300
Name all four gospel writers.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
300
In the creed, what does the word "apostolic" mean?
We are saying that the Church is directly connected to Jesus' first disciples - the 12 Apostles!
300
Choose the correct answer. What makes a person a saint? a. seeking God b. loving and serving others c. following Jesus
All three -- a, b, and c!
300
Look up Bible verse John 6: 37-40. What does Jesus promise?
Jesus promises eternal life to those who believe in him.
300
Pretend you're coming up for communion to receive the Eucharist. Demonstrate the correct things to do on your way up to the Priest.
Answer must include most of the following: 1) Be respectful as you walk up 2) Bow of the head as person in front of you gets their communion 3) Left hand on top of right hand to receive the host 4) Step aside and put the host in mouth
400
Are the Chief Priest and Pharisees bad people? Explain.
No, but they wanted to trap Jesus because they are very strict about the rules.
400
Why do we bless ourselves with holy water when we enter or leave the church?
Every time we bless ourselves with water in the Sign of the Cross, we are recalling our Baptism.
400
In the basketball story, what did St. Ephrem school do for kids?
A Basketball Program
400
Find and tell Ezekiel 18: 25
You say: "The Lord's way is not fair!"
400
The entire TEAM must act out a famous Bible story. Words may be used. The team has 15 seconds to agree upon a story and only 10 seconds to act it out. David and Stephanie will say when to begin.
Examples: Daniel and the Lion's Den, David and Goliath, Wedding at Cana, Jonah inside the Whale
500
Summarize the parable about the landowner and the workers in the vineyard. What does Jesus teach us about love?
The parable is about workers who all arrived at different times but were being paid the same wage. Jesus says that the last will be first and the first will be last. This shows us that God is fair and merciful. He loves us all equally!
500
Explain how the Mass is really one big prayer said on behalf of everyone, directed to God. Specific examples must be given to receive points.
Examples: When we sing SONGS we praise God, when we listen to the READINGS we receive God's word, when we have the SIGN OF PEACE we forgive others, when we KNEEL we worship Jesus, when we say THE GREAT AMEN we are literally ending the prayer.
500
Name and briefly explain the story where two students plagiarized!
"The Project" Maeve and Chris
500
Find and tell Acts of the Apostles 9:4
He fell to the ground and heard a voice, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
500
The entire team must SING a part of any song we sing in Mass that they remember. All members must know the words, or the attempt does not count. Before performing, the team has 15 seconds to decide on a song that everyone knows. David and Stephanie will say when to begin.
Examples: "Gather Us In" "Holy, Holy, Holy" "I Will Choose Christ" "Lamb of God"