Liturgy of the Word Quiz

What is the purpose of the Liturgy of the Word in the mass?

• To reflect on our lives and give glory to God

• To receive the sacrament of Eucharist

• To participate in the general intercessions

• To listen to the proclamation of the word and receive Jesus's very self

Where does the first reading at a Sunday liturgy always come from?

• Old Testament

• New Testament

• Book of Revelation

• Book of Psalms

What is the significance of the second reading in the Liturgy of the Word?

• It is always harmonized with the gospel

• It is intended to be sung

• It is recited without any response

• It is prohibited to be sung

What is the gesture made by the one proclaiming the gospel before reading it?

• Bowing to the congregation

• Making the sign of the Cross

• Touching the altar

• Kneeling down

What is the significance of the congregation mimicking the gesture made by the one proclaiming the gospel?

• It is a requirement by the church

• It is a way to show unity with the reader

• It is a tradition that has been followed for centuries

• It is a sign of respect to the reader

What is the reason for the reading of the gospel being given precedence over the other readings?

• It is the most important historical account

• It is the only reading directly from Jesus

• It is the longest reading

• It is the fulfillment of the other readings

What is the response set after the word is proclaimed?

• Amen

• Hallelujah

• Praise the Lord

• Thanks be to God

What is the role of the congregation after receiving the word?

• To recite the Creed

• To start the Liturgy of the Eucharist

• To leave the church immediately

• To meditate on what they've heard and learned

What is the task of the homily, creed, and general intercessions?

• To meditate on the word

• To prepare for the Liturgy of the Eucharist

• To conclude the mass

• To be sent out to live the word

What is the posture of the congregation during the proclamation of the word?

• Sitting

• Standing

• Kneeling

• Lying down