The Collect
Why is the Opening Prayer called, "The Collect?"
Because the priest is "collecting" all the prayers of the people to offer up to God the Father
During which Liturgy are we focused on the Ambo?
During the Liturgy of the Word
What does the Roman Missal contain?
The Roman Missal contains the prayers, chants, and instructions for the celebration of Mass.
What is a lector?
A lector is the person who is appointed to be the voice through which God becomes present to us in the Mass.
Why does the priest say, “Let us pray,” and not, “Let me pray?”
Because we are all gathered in this prayer called the Mass
What does “Ambo” mean in Greek?
Step or elevation
What does the Gospel Book contain?
The Gospel Book contains the written account of Jesus’ life and ministry.
Who is able proclaim the Gospel during Mass?
A priest or a deacon
What do we say after the priest says, “Through Christ Our Lord?”
AMEN
Why is the Ambo sacred?
Because this is the platform from where God speaks to us
The Latin word,"Missale" or "Misa," means what in English?
Mass
Name three ways one can prepare to be a lector
Bonus points if you can describe how each of the three ways can be done (add 500 points).
Spiritually: reading and reflecting on the words you’re about to read
Scripturally: understanding the text and recognizing the message God wants us to know through the specific reading
Practically: mastering difficult words, learning the right pronunciation, and practicing reading it in a loud and clear voice