Formation of the Church
These flowed from Jesus’ side on the Cross and symbolizes the birth of the Church.
What are blood and water.
The sacred table in the front of the church. The priest celebrates the sacrifice of the Mass here
4. The Altar
This part of the Mass includes the blessing and dismissal, sending us out to “go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.”
What are the Concluding Rites.
You practice this work of mercy when you help pack lunches for people who don’t have enough to eat.
What is feed the hungry.
You practice this work when you tell a friend, “It’s okay — God is still with you,” when they feel unsure.
What is counsel the doubtful.
This Divine Person is the Head of the Church.
Who is Jesus
The Font or other sacred container for the consecrated water. - used for the sacrament to introduce someone into the catholic church.
11. Baptismal font
This part of the Mass begins with the Entrance, the Sign of the Cross, and the Penitential Act, preparing us to worship together.
What are the Introductory Rites.
Bringing extra water bottles to a service project shows this corporal work.
What is give drink to the thirsty.
Showing someone how to pray the Hail Mary is an example of this work of mercy.
What is instruct the ignorant.
This Divine Person is the soul of the Church.
Who is the Holy Spirit.
A sacred metal or wood box in the church. It holds the holy eucharist
2. The Tabernacle
This part of the Mass includes the Presentation of the Gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and Communion.
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Helping your parish set up temporary beds for families who lost their homes fits this work of mercy.
What is shelter the homeless.
You practice this work when you gently remind a friend that gossiping hurts people.
What is admonish sinners.
In Genesis God bringing life to his creation using water. This foreshadows the way Jesus forms His Church through water and blood to give us this new life
Eternal Life
The private space set aside for the sacrament of Reconciliation
13. The Confessional
This part of the Mass includes the First Reading, Psalm, Gospel, Homily, and the Universal Prayer.
What is the Liturgy of the Word.
Dropping off a homemade card and a small gift to someone recovering from surgery is part of this work.
What is visit the sick.
Sitting quietly with someone who just received sad news shows this spiritual work.
What is comfort the afflicted.
Because Jesus is the Head and the Holy Spirit is the soul of the Church, every baptized person becomes this — a living part of Christ’s Body carrying His mission into the world.
What is a member of the Mystical Body of Christ.
A sacred cup made of precious metal it holds wine that becomes the Blood of Christ at Mass
17. Chalice
During this moment, the priest prays the words of Jesus at the Last Supper, and the bread and wine become His Body and Blood.
What is the Consecration.
Cleaning up a cemetery with your class on All Souls Day fulfills this corporal work.
What is bury the dead.
Praying silently for someone taking a big test or facing a challenge fulfills this work of mercy.
What is pray for the living and the dead.