Entering the Church
What is the Holy Water?
The Holy Water is simply water that has been blessed by a priest.
What is the priest’s name in this episode?
Father Tim
What is the priest’s name in this episode?
Father Vinh
Who carries the book of the gospel
Priest, Deacon, Reader
What is an Amice?
An armor to protect the priest as he celebrates the Mass.
What should you do at the entrance of the Church?
We place our fingers in the holy water and bless ourselves with the sign of the cross.
What is the holy water’s significance?
It serves as a reminder of the spiritual world. It’s also a sacramental that prepares our hearts to receive sacramental Grace.
Where is the tabernacle usually located in the church?
The Tabernacle, where Christ rests, is usually located in the sanctuary of the church
Name the 4 parts of mass:
Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and Concluding Rites
What does the Alb represent?
The Alb represents purity.
What is the reason for genuflecting before entering a church pew?
Genuflecting is a way to show adoration and reverence toward Christ’s presence in the Holy Eucharist.
What is the significance of participating in the Eucharist in the church?
Participating in the Eucharist in the church allows us to experience God’s love and grace. It is a reminder that we become God’s temples and that we are called to live a life of holiness?
What do the Latin “genu” and “inflatare” mean?
“Genu” means knee, and “flecture” means to reflect or to fold.
What is the purpose of Introductory Rites?
The purpose of the Introductory Rites is to unite us as a faith community and prepare us to hear God’s words and celebrate the Eucharist.
What does the cincture reminds us?
The Cincture reminds priest of our vow of chasity.
Why do we bless ourselves when we enter the church?
We bless ourselves with Holy water so we can be cleansed as we enter into a sacredness of the mass and leave behind the secular world.
How can we make the most of our experience when entering the church?
We can make the most of our experience by blessing ourselves with holy water and making a little prayer in our hearts, thanking God for His Love and asking for forgiveness of our sins. We can also enter with an open heart and mind, ready to receive the grace and blessings that God has to offer.
What is the significance of genuflecting before the Holy Eucharist?
Genuflecting before the Holy Eucharist is a humbling act of placing oneself before God and showing the greatest adoration for Christ.
What does the priest do at the end of the procession?
The priest, in the person of Christ, walks with us on this road of Heaven.
What is the stole?
The stole is a symbol of the spiritual authority of the priest
Why is the sign of the cross important when entering the church?
The sign of the cross is a reminder of our baptism and a symbol of our faith. It is an act of reverence and respect for the church as the house and family of God.
When you leave the mass:
Live the mass!
Why is genuflecting important?
Genuflecting is important because it is a way to show respect during adoration towards Christ’s presence.
Why is the entrance procession important at the beginning of mass?
It reminds us that we are on a pilgrimage from this world towards our next destination, the Kingdom of Heaven.
Name 5 items that the priest wear during mass:
Amice, Alb, Cincture, Stole, and Chasuble