MASS Flashcards
What are the steps of mass?
Penitential Rite
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Blessing and Dismissal
What does the penitential rite mean?
Begins with an opportunity to confess sin and ask for forgiveness
What does the liturgy of the word mean?
Readings from old and New Testaments, gospel proclaimed and a homily
What does the Liturgy of the Eucharist mean?
Offertory and preparation of the gifts, Eucharist prayer, receive Holy Communion
What does the blessing and dismissal mean?
The congregation are blessed and sent out with the spirit
What is the Eucharist the source and summit of?
Christian life
What should the Eucharist be seen as?
Thanksgiving and praise to the father
The sacrificial memorial of Christ and his body
The presence of Christ by the power of his word and his spirit
Why do people go to mass?
Spend time with Jesus Receive spiritual food Hear the bible Go to celebrate my faith with the community Catholic should go
Why is Christmas important?
Celebrates the incarnation Demonstration of gods love Jesus fulfilled the prophecy of the messiah Jesus is the prince of peace Remember poverty so help charities Spend time with family "Holy family"
What are some key things that happen leading to and during Christmas?
Advent wreaths Christmas carols Nativity plays Nativity scenes Midnight mass Gifts/Presents
What is LENT?
Period for Easter based on the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert
When does Lent begin?
Ash Wednesday
What is Ash Wednesday a symbol of?
Repentance
What happens more during Lent and how do they have more?
Prayer. People make more extra time for prayer with more services to do it
Name 2 things that happen during lent
Fasting
Alms giving
Why don’t people during lent eat meat on Ash Wednesday and good Friday?
It’s an act of devotion to God
When is Holy Week?
A week before Easter
When does Holy Week begin?
Palm Sunday
What are the days called in Holy Week?
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Saturday
Palm Sunday
What do people celebrate on Maundy Thursday?
The last supper with the apostles by the washes of feet for a loving surface
What do people celebrate on good Friday?
Jesus condemned to death
Why do people celebrate holy Saturday?
To commentate Jesus body lying in the tomb and the day before Easter
Why do people celebrate Palm Sunday?
Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem as the messiah
What is another name for Easter?
Passover
