2.3 Eucharist

Question 1

What is an Altar?

Answer 1

A table for sacrifice.

Question 2

What does Amen mean?

Answer 2

It is saying ‘I do believe.’

Question 3

What is Benediction?

Answer 3

A special time of prayer, adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Question 4

What is the Blessed Sacrament?

Answer 4

The real presence of Jesus under the appearance of bread and wine.

Question 5

Who is the Celebrant?

Answer 5

The deacon, priest or bishop who leads the liturgy.

Question 6

What is a Chalice?

Answer 6

The cup for the wine at Mass.

Question 7

What is Communion?

Answer 7

We receive the Body and Blood of Jesus.

Question 8

What is Consecration?

Answer 8

The action of the priest at Mass which, by the power of the Holy Spirit, changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ.

Question 9

What is the Creed?

Answer 9

We profess our belief in the basic truths of our faith.

Question 10

What does Eucharist mean?

Answer 10

Literally ’Thanksgiving’. It is sometimes used for the Mass, or the Body and Blood of Jesus in particular.

Question 11

What is the Eucharistic Prayer?

Answer 11

A prayer, praising God, calling down the Holy Spirit, retelling the Last Supper story, and with the words of consecration.

Question 12

What does it mean to Genuflect?

Answer 12

To go down on one knee in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament when you enter or leave a Catholic church.

Question 13

What is the Gloria?

Answer 13

A song of rejoicing in the goodness of God. This is said or sung.

Question 14

What is the Gospel?

Answer 14

An account of Jesus’ life or teaching.

Question 15

What is the Host?

Answer 15

The piece of unleavened bread that is used in the Mass to become the Body of the Lord Jesus.

Question 16

What was the Last Supper?

Answer 16

The Seder meal which Jesus celebrated with his disciples in the upper room the night before he died.

Question 17

What is Liturgy?

Answer 17

The worship of God in public prayer. The Liturgy of the Church is made up of ceremonies for which there are clear and fixed guidelines.

Question 18

What is Mass?

Answer 18

Also called Eucharist. The celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Question 19

What is a Monstrance?

Answer 19

A vessel in which the Blessed Sacrament is placed for adoration.

Question 20

What is a Rite?

Answer 20

The formal set of words and actions to be used in a Liturgy.

Question 21

What are the different parts of the mass?

Answer 21

1. The Opening Rite
2. The Penitential Rite
3. The Liturgy of the Word
4. The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 22

What begins the Mass?

Answer 22

The Mass begins with the Sign of the Cross.

Question 23

What is the purpose of the Penitential Rite?

Answer 23

We are called to mind our sins and ask for God’s forgiveness at the beginning of Mass. We are given the opportunity to reflect on how we have treated one another. This prepares us to celebrate the Mass with a clear conscience, united with the whole Catholic community.

Question 24

What are the stages of the Liturgy of the Word?

Answer 24

The stages include First Reading, Responsorial Psalm, Second Reading, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Prayers of the Faithful, and Creed.

Question 25

What is the First Reading usually taken from?

Answer 25

The First Reading is usually taken from the Old Testament, except during Easter.

Question 26

What is the Second Reading usually taken from? When is it included?

Answer 26

It is normally taken from the New Testament and only takes places on Sundays and feasts

Question 27

What is the Gospel Acclamation?

Answer 27

The Gospel Acclamation begins with ‘Alleluia’ except during Lent.

Question 28

Why do we stand for the Gospel?

Answer 28

As a sign of respect

Question 29

What is the purpose of the Homily?

Answer 29

The Homily is a commentary or talk on the readings given by a deacon, bishop, or priest.

Question 30

What are the prayers of the faithful?

Answer 30

Generally five prayers are said for various intentions

Question 31

What is the Creed?

Answer 31

The Creed is the official statement of essential Catholic doctrines said recited at Mass.

Question 32

What are the stages of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?

Answer 32

The stages include Procession of the Gifts, Blessing and prayer over the gifts, The Eucharistic Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer, Agnus Dei, Distribution of Holy Communion, and Dismissal.

Question 33

What happens during the procession of the gifts?

Answer 33

the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar in the chalice and paten by members of the congregation.

Question 34

What happens during the Eucharistic Prayer?

Answer 34

The priest consecrates the bread and wine, which become the Body and Blood of Christ.

Question 35

What happens during the dismissal?

Answer 35

The people are commissioned to go out and spread the Good News.

Question 36

What signs and symbols are used at Mass?

Answer 36

The Sign of the Cross, The Sign of Peace, Honouring the Book of Gospels, Incense and Genuflection

Question 37

What is the significance of the Sign of the Cross?

Answer 37

The Sign of the Cross is the great Christian sign.

Question 38

What does the Sign of Peace emphasize?

Answer 38

The Sign of Peace emphasizes harmony within the community and unity within the Church.

Question 39

Why do honour the Book of Gospels?

Answer 39

This emphasises the importance of the Word of God

Question 40

What does incense symbolize?

Answer 40

Incense is an ancient sign of prayer, offering, and sacrifice. It is used to honour people, places and things.

Question 41

What is genuflection and why is it used?

Answer 41

Genuflection is putting the right knee to the ground before the Blessed Sacrament as a sign of respect and reverence.

Question 42

What happened at the Last Supper

Answer 42

Jesus instituted (started) the Eucharist. It was a Seder meal, hence the use of unleavened bread and wine, just like at Mass today.

Question 43

What did Jesus say at the Last Supper regarding the Eucharist?

Answer 43

Jesus said that the bread and wine were his Body and Blood and asked the apostles to 'Do this in memory of me.'

Question 44

How does attending Mass strengthen faith?

Answer 44

Going to Mass is a public celebration that can strengthen a person’s faith.

Question 45

What spiritual help do people receive at Mass?

Answer 45

When people receive the Eucharist at Mass, they receive spiritual help in their lives from God. The readings and homily at Mass can speak to a person in their lives and help them to live more fully.

Question 46

What is transubstantiation?

Answer 46

Transubstantiation is when the substance of an object is changed but the appearance remains the same. At Mass, during the consecration, the bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ but still look like bread and wine.