lesson 4

Question 1

eucharist

Answer 1

thanksgiving

Question 2

The two divisions of the Mass

Answer 2

the liturgy of the word, and the liturgy of the eucharist

Question 3

The Greeting

Answer 3

Liturgy of the word

Question 4

Penitential Rite

Answer 4

Liturgy of the word

Question 5

• The Priest extends the blessing of the
  sign of the cross † and the words “In
  the Name of the Father and of the Son
  and of the Holy Spirit” to the people,
  at which they respond “Amen”
  (Hebrew for “So be it” or “It is true”.)
  It is followed by an invocation such
  as “The Lord be with you”, to which
  the people respond “And with your
  spirit.” The Priest then says a short
  greeting.

Answer 5

The Greeting

Question 6

The Priest calls for silence and an
examination of conscience. The Kyrie (“Lord Have
Mercy/Christ Have Mercy/Lord Have Mercy”) is
said.

Answer 6

penitential rate

Question 7

Gloria

Answer 7

liturgy of the word

Question 8

Opening Prayer

Answer 8

liturgy of word

Question 9

The formula “Let us pray” is used.
This invocation is repeated at several key points of
the Mass in order to focus attention and worship. In
the prayer, the people are exhorted to prepare
themselves to hear and listen to the Word of God.

Answer 9

opening prayer

Question 10

The reading of Scripture
is a custom thousands of
years old and is
reminiscent of our Jewish
heritage.

Answer 10

the readings

Question 11

the readings

Answer 11

liturgy of the word

Question 12

In the present
Mass, the Readings take
the following form:

Answer 12

The First Reading, The Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading

Question 13

The First Reading

Answer 13

liturgy of the word

Question 14

It usually taken from the Old Testament (but not
always, such as during the Easter season.) The
account read expresses emotions and experiences to
which ordinary humans can relate (such as hopes,
dreams, fears, anger) and how God has answered these
down the ages. This reading is usually connected in
some way to the Gospel. The Lector ends the reading
with the words “The Word of the Lord” to which the
people respond “Thanks be to God.”

Answer 14

the first reading

Question 15

The Responsorial Psalm

Answer 15

liturgy of the word

Question 16

• This almost always is taken from the Old Testament
  Book of Psalms, although it occasionally may come
  from songs or poems in other Old Testament books
  such as Daniel, Isaiah or Tobit, and on very rare
  occasions from the New Testament books . They are
  usually chanted or sung and the people respond with
  the antiphon at the end of each verse.

Answer 16

The Responsorial Psalm

Question 17

Second Reading

Answer 17

liturgy of the word

Question 18

This is usually taken from the New Testament
Letters and books outside of the Gospels. A second
reading is said on Sunday, Holy days of obligation and
Feast days.

Answer 18

Second Reading

Question 19

Gospel Acclamation

Answer 19

liturgy of the word

Question 20

The Alleluia (Hebrew for “Praise God”) is always
sung. If not sung, it is omitted. It is also omitted
during the season of Lent.

Answer 20

Gospel Acclamation

Question 21

Greek for “Good
News”, the people stand in reverence
to the word which is about to be
proclaimed. The Priest begins with
the invocation “The Lord be with you”
at which the people respond “And with
your Spirit.” The proclaimer
announces the gospel at which the
people respond “Glory to you, Lord”
and makes the sign of the cross on the
book, and then on his forehead, lips
and breast .

Answer 21

the Gospel

Question 22

The Gospel

Answer 22

liturgy of the word

Question 23

The Priest explains the word that the people have just heard and how
they should apply it to their lives. On Sundays and Holy Days a homily
must be given.

Answer 23

homily

Question 24

homily

Answer 24

liturgy of the word

Question 25

On Sundays and solemnities the congregation says the Creed. Within it are the basics of our Catholic faith: our belief in God, in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. We also express our hope in the promises of our faith. There are two Creeds; the one normally used at Mass is the Nicene Creed and in Masses for Children the shorter and older Apostles' Creed is said.

Answer 25

Profession of Faith

Question 26

Profession of Faith

Answer 26

liturgy of the word

Question 27

Petitions that the people and the Church place before God and are usually said by the Deacon or other minister. They are petitions for the Church, for our own needs and for the needs of others. After each petition the people respond, such as "Lord, hear our prayer." After the petitions, the Priest says a short prayer, which concludes the Liturgy of the Word.

Answer 27

General Intercessions

Question 28

General Intercessions

Answer 28

liturgy of the word

Question 29

creed

Answer 29

Nicene creed, Apostoles creed

Question 30

Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts

Answer 30

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 31

The offertory song is sung. Meanwhile the ministers place the corporal and purificators (white cloths used during the offerings), the chalice on the Altar. Members of the congregation bring the gifts to the Priest in order to symbolize the mutual participation of the people in the sacrifice of the Mass

Answer 31

Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts

Question 32

The Eucharistic Prayer

Answer 32

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 33

The prayer of Thanksgiving is composed of several parts:

Answer 33

Greetings, Preface, and Acclamation

Question 34

Greetings

Answer 34

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 35

The invocation "The Lord be with you" is used, to which the people respond "And also with you." As at the beginning of Mass, this is used to focus the people's attention to the worship at hand.

Answer 35

Greetings

Question 36

We begin to give thanks with the following: Priest: "Lift up your hearts" People: "We lift them up to the Lord" Priest: "Let us give thanks to the Lord our God" People: "It is right and just." The Priest then says a short prayer.

Answer 36

Preface

Question 37

Preface

Answer 37

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 38

The "Holy, Holy, Holy" prayer comes from several sources: * "Holy, Holy, Holy, God of power and might" - Isaiah 6:3 * "Blessed is he who comes in… - Psalm 118:26 * The congregation kneels.

Answer 38

Acclamation

Question 39

Acclamation

Answer 39

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 40

(“invocation”) Invoking the Holy Spirit to Come Upon the Gifts

Answer 40

Epiclises

Question 41

Epiclesis

Answer 41

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 42

(Greek for "memory") * The recollection of the institution of the sacrament of the Eucharist by Christ in the Last Supper in the words: "Take this, all of you and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you."

Answer 42

Anamnesis

Question 43

The Priest offers the gifts of the consecrated host and chalice, as well as ourselves, to the Lord.

Answer 43

Offering

Question 44

Offering

Answer 44

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 45

Intercessions

Answer 45

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 46

* Prayer for the Pope, bishops, clergy and all the faithful.

Answer 46

Intercessions

Question 47

(Greek: doxa, "praise" and logos “word”) The Priest says or chants "Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever." The people respond "AMEN."

Answer 47

Doxology

Question 48

Doxology

Answer 48

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 49

(Greek: koinonia, "unity" or "sharing") * We are now invited to share ourselves. First, with God as the Priest asks us to pray the "Our Father". Then, with each other by offering a sign of peace amongst the people. This ancient custom began by kissing a picture of Christ in the Passion, first by the Priest and then by the people.

Answer 49

Communion Rite

Question 50

Communion Rite

Answer 50

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 51

The Priest genuflects. Taking the consecrated host, he raises it slightly over the paten and says: "This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to His supper." The people respond: "Lord, I am not worthy for you to enter under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed." The Priest faces the Altar and the congregation and says quietly: "May the body of Christ bring me to everlasting life" and consumes the body of Christ. He then says quietly: "May the blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life" and drinks the blood of Christ. At this point, the Priest distributes communion to the Deacon and other ministers, and then to the people.

Answer 51

Communion

Question 52

Communion

Answer 52

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 53

Communion may be received under either species, that is, under the form of bread, the form of wine, or both. When giving the host, the minister says, "The body of Christ." When giving the chalice, the minister says, "The blood of Christ." In either case, the communicant responds "Amen."

Answer 53

Receiving Communion

Question 54

Receiving Communion

Answer 54

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 55

The Priest invites the people to stand. He says a short prayer which sums up the gift we have just received.

Answer 55

Prayer After Communion

Question 56

Prayer After Communion

Answer 56

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 57

The Priest says: "The Lord be with you." to which the people respond "And with you your Spirit." Just as before, the congregation is invited to focus on their worship. The Priest may give some preliminary words of blessing. Then…

Answer 57

Concluding Rite

Question 58

Concluding Rite

Answer 58

liturgy of the eucharist

Question 59

Breaking of the bread

Answer 59

Liturgy of the Eucharist