Liturgical Worship Flashcards
(46 cards)
What is Mass in Catholic Christianity?
Mass is the collective ritual held by Catholics, typically occurring most days in most parishes.
Why is Mass important for Catholics?
The Mass is where Catholics receive the Eucharist, which is believed to be the Body and Blood of Jesus, central to the Catholic faith.
What obligation do Catholics have regarding Mass?
Catholics have an obligation to attend Mass on Sundays (or Saturday nights) to worship together with other Catholics.
What is the significance of the Eucharist for Catholics?
The Eucharist is important as it re-enacts the Last Supper and is considered ‘the source and summit of the faith.’
What do Catholics believe about the Eucharist?
Catholics believe the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Jesus and that they were instructed by Jesus to share in it.
What is Lumen Gentium?
Lumen Gentium is a document from the Second Vatican Council in 1964 that discusses the nature and role of the Church.
What does Lumen Gentium say about the Eucharist?
It teaches that through the Eucharist, we are ‘taken up into communion with Him and with one another’ and allows closeness to Heaven.
What happens at a Roman Catholic Mass?
The structure of the Eucharist includes specific rituals and prayers that reflect the Last Supper.
What do Catholics believe happens during the Eucharist?
Catholics believe that the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Jesus.
What phrase did Jesus use that is central to the Eucharist?
The words used at the Mass are ‘Do this in memory of me.’
What is Lumen Gentium?
Lumen Gentium is a document produced from the Second Vatican Council in 1964 that discusses the nature and role of the Church in the modern world.
What does Lumen Gentium say about the Eucharist?
It teaches that through the Eucharist we are ‘taken up into communion with Him and with one another.’
What is the main form of worship for Roman Catholics?
The main form of worship is the Mass.
What is the structure of the Mass?
The Mass has a structured form where Christ is believed to be really present and acting on the souls of the congregants.
What happens during the Introductory Rites of the Mass?
The congregation is welcomed by the priest, reflects on their sins, and the Penitential Rite is said to ask for God’s forgiveness.
What is the focus of the Liturgy of the Word?
The focus is on the Word of God as the readings are said, including an Old Testament reading, a Psalm, and a New Testament reading.
What is recited after the readings during the Mass?
The congregation recites the Nicene Creed, summarizing Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.
What is the focus of the Liturgy of the Word in the Mass?
The focus is on the Word of God as the readings are said, often linked to the time of year or a common theme.
What are the readings during the Liturgy of the Word?
The first reading is from the Old Testament, the second from the New Testament, and between the two is a Psalm.
What happens after the Gospel is read during the Liturgy of the Word?
The Priest gives a homily or sermon reflecting on the Gospel.
What is the Nicene Creed?
It is a prayer summarizing what Christians believe about God the Father, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Church.
What are the Prayers of the Faithful?
They are a series of prayers asking for God’s assistance for the needs of the Church, the world, and the local community.
What is the main focus of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
It begins with the offertory when the bread and wine are brought forward by the people of the parish.
What happens during the Eucharistic prayer?
The bread and wine are consecrated, turned into the body and blood of Jesus, through the words of Jesus at the Last Supper.
