Chapter 17: We Celebrate the liturgy of the Word

The first reading at Mass is usually from the _____.

• Old Testament

• New Testament

The second reading at Mass is usually from the _____.

• Old testament

• New Testament

In the ______ we say what we believe as Christians.

• Creed

• Homily

The _______ is the talk given by the priest or deacon that helps us understand the readings and the Gospel and how we are to live.

• Creed

• Homily

A _______ is a song of praise from the Bible.

• Gospel

• Psalm

We learn the Good news about Jesus' life and teachings by listening to the ____.

• First reading

• Gospel

Who do we pray for in the Prayer of the Faithful?

What do we learn by listening to God's Word at Mass?

Read what good listeners do.

Put a check beside each thing you can do next Sunday during the Liturgy of the Word.

• Look at the person who is reading or speaking.

• Pay close attention to what the reader or speak is saying.

• Picture in your mind what the reader or speaker is talking about.