Order of the Mass Flashcards

1
Q

There are 4 main parts to Mass. Can you name these IN ORDER?

Concluding Rites
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Liturgy of the Word

A

Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rites

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Fill in the blanks:

The song that begins Mass is called the _________ and with it begins a special entrance p__________n.

A

Entrance Song

Entrance Procession

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3
Q

The first prayer that begins Mass is the S____ of the C______.

A

Sign of the Cross

can you make this prayer, using the correct hand, and saying the correct words?

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The Penitential Rite, or Penitential Act, refers to 2 different prayers… a longer one and a shorter one.

Long one: I confess….. OR C_________
Short one: Lord, have mercy or K______

Can you name them?

A

Confiteor (I confess)

Kyrie (Lord, have mercy)

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When saying the Confiteor, we cross our hand over our heart to beat our chest 3 times at these words….

A) I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do;

B) through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;

C) therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

A

B) through my fault, through my fault,

through my most grievous fault;

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What is the correct format for the Kyrie Eleison (Lord, have mercy prayer)

A) Lord, Christ, Lord
B) Lord, Christ, Holy Spirit
C) God, Jesus, Mary

A

A

Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy

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In teaching the Gloria, Ms. Darleine recommends breaking the prayer up into 3 parts so it’s easier to remember.

Part 1 of the Gloria. what words come after this?
“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.”

A
We praise you, we bless you,
we adore you, we glorify you.
We give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
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In teaching the Gloria, Ms. Darleine recommends breaking the prayer up into 3 parts so it’s easier to remember.

Part 2 of the Gloria. what words come after this part?

“Lord Jesus Christ, only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,”

A
You take away the sins of the world
 have mercy on us;
You take away the sins of the world,
 receive our prayer;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
 have mercy on us.
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In teaching the Gloria, Ms. Darleine recommends breaking the prayer up into 3 parts so it’s easier to remember.

Part 3 of the Gloria. what words come after this part?
For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,

A

You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

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10
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What is the proper name for that prayer that closes or ends the Introductory Rites at Mass?

A) Closing Prayer
B) Final Prayer
C) Collect Prayer

A

C) Collect prayer

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Liturgy of the Word is a dialogue with God. Knowing that God speaks first, the Liturgy of the Word begins with …?

A

First Reading

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12
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After the First Reading comes the…

remember the dialogue!

A

Responsorial Psalm

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13
Q

After the Responsorial Psalm, we listen to the ______ reading

A

Second

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14
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Before the Gospel is proclaimed, we sing the _______ Acclamation, which is known as the Alleluia except during the Lenten season.

(That was your hint!)

A

Gospel Acclamation

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15
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Before the Gospel is proclaimed, we say a silent prayer and trace three crosses. Fill in the blanks:

May the ____ of God be on my _____, on my _____, and in my ________.

A

May the Word of God be on my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.

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16
Q

Who can proclaim the Gospel reading at Mass?

A) Lector
B) Anyone
C) Priest only
D) Deacon or Priest (or any higher authority, like Bishops)

A

D) Deacon or Priest (or any higher authority, like Bishops)

Deacons have this primary role in ministry, but if they are not present, then a priest can do it (or consider times when the deacon does not speak the language that Mass is celebrated in)

17
Q

After the Gospel, the priest “breaks open” the Word of God for us. What do we call this?

Not sermon, but H_______.

A

Homily

18
Q

After the Homily, we stand to profess (to give witness) to our faith. What do we call this profession?

A

The Profession of Faith OR Creed

Both answers correct!

19
Q

Name the Creed that we generally profess at Mass. Which one is it?

A) Athanasian Creed
B) Apostles’ Creed
C) Creed of Arius
D) Nicene Creed

A

D) Nicene Creed

20
Q

Another word for the General Intercessions, when we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and our community is….

Prayers of the _______

A

Prayers of the Faithful

21
Q

Liturgy of the Eucharist begins with this special offering of…..?

A

Bread, wine, money (for the needs of the Church)

22
Q

The actual process of collecting and presenting the offering is called the ….?

A

Offertory / Presentation of the Gifts

23
Q

During Liturgy of the Eucharist, we are invited to stand by the priest when he says these words:
Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

What do we reply when we stand?

A

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and the glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy Church.

24
Q

The preface prayer begins with this dialogue. Fill in the blanks:

Priest:    The Lord be with you.
People:  And with your \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
Priest:    Lift up your hearts.
People:  We lift them up to the \_\_\_\_\_.
Priest:    Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:  It is \_\_\_\_\_ and \_\_\_\_\_.
A

Spirit
Lord
right; just

25
Q

After the Preface Dialogue, we sing the Preface Acclamation which we call the Sanctus (meaning Holy…). What are the words to this prayer?

A
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
26
Q

This is a difficult question, so think before answering.

The Eucharistic Prayer has multiple versions with some different wording options. There are TWO parts which are ESSENTIAL/NECESSARY in the Eucharistic Prayer. What are those two?

1) Ep__________
2) Inst______ Narr_____ AND (words of) C_______

A

1) Epiclesis

2) Institution Narrative and (words of) Consecration

27
Q

What happens when the priest says the words of the Epiclesis?

A

The Holy Spirit comes down and will transform the gifts of bread and wine.

28
Q

What happens when the priest says the words of Consecration?

A

The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ

(BONUS POINTS if you remembered that it also becomes his Soul and Divinity).

29
Q

The Eucharistic Prayer ends with these 2 parts:

A) Intercessions and Doxology
B) Sign of Peace and Communion
C) Doxology and Great Amen

A

C) Doxology and Great Amen

Priest (Doxology): Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People (Great Amen): Amen. [may be sung more than once]

30
Q

There is a prayer/song that we sing during the Fraction (a special breaking of the consecrated bread). Which of the following is the correct prayer?

A) Gloria
B) Lord’s Prayer
C) Lamb of God

A

C) Lamb of God

31
Q

What is our response after the priest says, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb”?

A

“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”

32
Q

What ONE WORD do you say after the Eucharistic Minister presents you the Body of Christ to receive in Holy Communion?

A

AMEN