September 25, 2016 Believe it or not, we have been providing you information with the What s This articles for the past two years. Just for fun, we thought it would be time to test your knowledge. See if you can match these. Seasons and Colors The color used in the Masses during Easter Time and Christmas Time; on Solemnities and some Feast Days The color used on Palm Sunday and on Good Friday, Pentecost, birthday feasts of Apostles and Evangelists and celebrations of Martyr Saints The color used in Ordinary Time The color used during Advent and Lent This color may be used at funeral Masses The color used on Gaudete & Laetare Sunday The season of joyful expectation, waiting and longing for the Savior A short season in the Church calendar reflecting on the gift of salvation A season of introspection and preparation Our journey with Jesus, our direct encounter with His Death and Resurrection The most important of all liturgical times Periods that fall outside of the major liturgical seasons Red Ordinary Time Purple Triduum Green Easter Time White Lent Black Advent Rose Christmas Time Answers Below ANSWERS: White Red Green Purple Black Rose Advent Christmas Time Lent Triduum Easter Time Ordinary Time
October 2, 2016 The SJV Altar See if you can find these thirteen words that pertain to an altar or items specific to the St. John Vianney altar design. Can you find the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit that are represented by the doves on the front of the altar? The doves are surrounding a chalice and host which represent the sacrifice of the Mass which Christ urged us to repeat in His memory. On the host are the letters IHS a time honored symbol of Christ taken from the first, middle and last letters of His name in Greek. Altars in permanent churches often have relics imbedded in or underneath them. Good luck. ALTAR ALTARCLOTH CHALICE COUNSEL FEAR OF THE LORD FORTITUDE HOST IHS KNOWLEDGE PIETY RELIC UNDERSTANDING WISDOM V A P H Z X E S M A L W A E W L E A A A I F E C D X V O D U T G L H K R T E P S O S P U N K D T E P E Q B O Q F E R T D F E A R O F T H E L O R D I E T L R N Y V K C I L E R Q T R T W L H T O L C R A T L A R S M O O P A I F R I B M M Z O T X N M M F X N E M X A O V F A E K C O U N S E L O D I U D N Y E C I L A H C E A D H C Z D T T P O J N Z B Z U D S V K I O E E I D U V U V L S Y I Q N S D C I C V E D Y Q R S E W G N S G Z P W T X Q E U T S O H
October 9, 2016 What s in the Sanctuary? See if you can match the correct word to the definitions below of some of the items found in the Sanctuary of a church. Good luck. CHALICE AMBO LECTIONARY REREDOS FIGURE BREAD AND WINE PATTEN CRUETS SANCTUARY ROMAN MISSAL CREDENCE TABLES 1. What is the book of readings from the Bible used in the Mass called? 2. What is the stand or reading table from which the homily and readings are spoken called? 3. What is the area which the priest and ministers use like a stage during the Mass called? 4. What is the altar book containing prayers for the Mass called? 5. What are the tables located to the left of the altar used to hold the purificators, chalice and other items needed for the celebration of Mass called? 6. What is the cup used by the priest during Mass to hold the blood of Christ called? 7. What are the two substances consecrated by the priest during Mass that become the body and blood of Christ called? 8. What is the plate used by the priest to hold the body of Christ called? 9. What is the name for the containers used to hold water and wine for the Mass called? 10. What is the image of Christ, cross and sheep on the wall behind the altar called? Answers below ANSWERS: 1. Lectionary 2. Ambo 3. Sanctuary 4. Roman Missal 5. Credence Tables 6. Chalice 7. Bread and wine 8. Patten 9. Cruets 10. Reredos Figure
October 16, 2016 Who are the saints in our stain glass windows in church? Twelve magnificent windows are basically representative of the pillars of our Church men and women whose heroic lives serve as examples to us. Four are taken from the Old Testament; four from the time of Christ; four since the time of Christ. Can you match the saint with the description? (Hint: see if you can find the name of the saint on each window). Esther John Vianney Elizabeth Seton Peter Abraham Judith Moses Frances Cabrini John Neumann John Paul James 1. She was the Jewish queen of the king of Persia who saved her people from massacre. She is traditionally shown with her hands in prayer for her people. 2. He was known as the Cure d Ars and his work of transformation in the village of Ars was not only an example for all France, but his fame spread throughout the world. He is shown with his hand raised in priestly benediction. He is the patron of the pastoral clergy. 3. She holds the sword which she took from her enemy, Holofernes, and slew him; thereby saving her country and her people from siege. 4. He was a fisherman and called to be one of the first of Christ s apostles. Our Lord chose him to be the Rock of His Church His Vicar on earth, the head and prince of His apostles. He is shown with the Keys of the Kingdom of God. 5. He is the Father of God s Chosen People. He is shown with a dagger because his faith and obedience were proven by his readiness to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac, at God s command. 6. She is shown holding a rosary with her face and hand uplifted to Heaven. She was born a Protestant, but found comfort in Catholicism after she was widowed with five children. She started the first U.S. parochial school. 7. He is shown in his traditional pose holding a scroll and pen. He was an author of one of the four Gospels. He was one of the original twelve apostles and a brother to James. 8. He is a native of Bohemia, and came to America as a much needed, German-speaking missionary. Education of both the mind and the soul were uppermost in his labors. In 1852, as a Bishop, he took over the See of Philadelphia. He was the American founder of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. 9. She is shown in a familiar pose with her hands crossed before her. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart and was sent to the U.S. in 1889. She was canonized in 1946, America s first saint. 10. He is the Apostle to the Gentiles and he carried the Gospel to the limits of the world. He is shown with a sword as defender of the Faith, and with a scroll signifying his many writings. 11. He was the greatest Hebrew sage and lawgiver. He is shown holding the tablets of the Ten Commandments. He transformed his people into a Godly nation, with a new order to social justice, love of neighbor, and self-discipline. 12. He was a fisherman and one of the twelve apostles of Christ. His faith was of a burning nature and he was called Son of Thunder. He is shown with a cross-staff, as the first apostle to fulfill his mission of evangelism. Answers below ANSWERS: 1. Esther 2. John Vianney 3. Judith 4. Peter 5. Abraham 6. Elizabeth Seton 7. John 8. John Neumann 9. Frances Cabrini 10. Paul 11. Moses 12. James
October 23, 2016 Quiz on parts of the Mass 1. Which of the following is not one of the four major parts of the Mass? a. Liturgy of the Word b. Concluding Rites c. Introductory Rites d. General Intercessions 2. The Profession of Faith is included in what part of the Mass? a. Introductory Rite b. Liturgy of the Word c. Concluding Rite d. General Intercessions 3. Only a priest can read the Gospel? 4. The Sunday Lectionary follows a cycle of how many years? a. 2 year b. 3 year c. 4 Year d. 5 Year 5. The Second Reading is not chosen with any reference to the other readings. 6. There are number of Psalms a. 50 b. 150 c. 325 d. 500 7. The readings are read from the a. Pulpit b. Altar c. Microphone d. Ambo 8. The response at the conclusion of the First Reading when the Word of the Lord is said is: a. Amen b. And with your Spirit c. Thanks be to God d. Glory to you, Lord! 9. Typically, the first reading comes from the New Testament, rather than the Old Testament, during what time of the Liturgical Year? a. Easter Time b. Ordinary Time c. Lent d. Advent 10. After the Blessing, the priest dismisses the people and they are to do what? a. Be the hands and feet of Jesus b. Go, and be Sent c. Love one another as yourself d. Bring Fruits of the Eucharist to the World e. All of the above ANSWERS: 1. d 2. b 3. False 4. b 5. True 6. b 7. d 8. c 9. a 10. e
October 30, 2016 Clerical Clothing Quiz 1. The word vestment is simply Latin for clothing. 2. Vestments are: a. Sacramental b. Used to drape over the priest to take him away from the center c. Put on in persona Christi d. All of the Above 3. What do the 33 buttons on the front of a cassock that some priests wear signify? a. The number of popes we have had in the Catholic Church b. The number of saints that have been martyred c. The Trinity d. The number of years of Jesus life 4. The Alb can only be worn by priests. 5. The Cincture is used to hold up the Alb. 6. A stole is presented at what time? a. Ordination into the priesthood b. At the Priest s first mass he offers c. Ordination when he is made a deacon d. When a priest enters the seminary 7. All except which of the following are worn on a priest s/bishop s head? a. Biretta b. Mitre c. Veil d. Zucchetto 8. The red vestments are not worn during what times of the year? a. Baptisms b. Feast Days of martyrs c. Confirmations d. Pentecost 9. Vestments are a sacramental. That means they are set apart by the Church to inspire good thoughts and to increase devotion in those who see and those who use them. 10. The vestments worn by a priest are prescribed by which of the following? a. The Pope b. The General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) c. The Pastoral Council d. Fr. Ken ANSWERS: 1. True 2. d 3. d 4. False 5. True 6. c 7. c 8. a 9. True 10. b
November 6, 2016 Can you find these words that pertain to the Eucharist? CHRIST BLOOD EUCHARIST LAST SUPPER CONSECRATION ALTAR GIFTS COMMUNION PRAYER OFFERINGS LAMB OF GOD CHURCH LAVABO BOWL PURIFICATION PYX C S L J R S G K Q X S C C O C K O T A X T R E B R R P H Y O N E M F M Y R Q M C U T R C N S J X M I B P J H R S L I M S M O L I U G O U I I F W S Z E D O O L B N R F R P U O T E C K X J E F C I A G C J B R K R W F U M H C H O T O N O T E A Q L B W A C V N N L D B M J T N Y O T U C P E U P A A Z G I I E I E M K N C L G R V V U O V O E R E P P U S T S A L B N N O F F E R I N G S L L Y D S I E J Y G X C B Z N G Y J E K P O X D Q B T T T B T W E W R
November 13, 2016 Parts of the Mass Crossword Puzzle Across 3. Jesus Christ speaks to us through this. 6. The parish announcements take place during this Rite. 8. We sing or recite this at all Sunday Masses, solemnities, and feasts except during Advent and Lent. 10. Of all seven sacraments, this is the most central and important to Catholicism. 12. This rite of the liturgy is intended to remind us of who we are and what we are about to do. 14. The key moment of the Mass when the elements are transformed into the Risen Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Down 1. The major part of the Mass between the Opening Prayer and the preparation of the Gifts is called the Liturgy of the 2. The people make the prayer their own by means of this acclamation. 4. The second main part of the Mass is called the Liturgy of the 5. This is meant to explain the scriptures. 7. The gesture the priest is in when leading the people in prayer, holding out his hands in a way that indicates he is praying the prayer for everyone present. 9. What is it called when the priest kisses the altar, then, following a profound bow to the altar, the priest and liturgical minister s leave and process out to the church entrance? 11. What is the first priestly prayer of the Mass called? 13. A very important prayer that we return to week after week to remind and refocus ourselves on the truth. Across 3. Gospel 6. Concluding 8. Gloria 10. Communion 12. Introductory 14. Consecration ANSWERS: Down 1. Word 2. Amen 4. Eucharist 5. Homily 7. Orans 9. Recessional 11. Collect 13. Creed