Catholic Liturgy and Music Quiz

What is the purpose of the book of Psalms in the Catholic Church?

• To be recited during Jewish prayer

• To be used as historical reference

• To be sung during Catholic Mass

• To be recited during Catholic confession

What is the significance of traditional hymns in the Catholic liturgy?

• They are only used for devotional services

• They help believers raise their minds and hearts to God

• They are no longer in use

• They are only used during the Christmas season

What is the main characteristic of plainchant (Gregorian chant)?

• It is usually accompanied by an organ

• It is a modern form of music

• It is sung to a wide range of notes

• It is usually unaccompanied and sung to a limited range of notes

What is the name given to the celebration of the Eucharist when Catholics re-enact the Last Supper?

• The Divine Office

• The Benediction

• The Procession

• The Mass

What was the impact of the Second Vatican Council on the Catholic Mass?

• It allowed the Mass to be said only in Latin

• It led to a decrease in the number of hymns and songs produced for use in worship

• It allowed the Mass to be said in a country's own language

• It prohibited people from being personally involved in the Mass

What is the purpose of contemporary music in Catholic liturgies?

• To make the Mass more traditional

• To encourage people to sing and be more personally involved in the Mass

• To replace traditional hymns completely

• To discourage people from singing

What is the main theme of the book of Psalms?

• Celebration of human achievements

• Criticism of religious practices

• Praise of God

• Sorrow and despair

What is the backbone of the Divine Office that every priest, monk and nun has to recite?

• Plainchant (Gregorian chant)

• Traditional hymns

• Contemporary music

• The book of Psalms

What is the purpose of singing for joy in the psalms?

• To express sorrow and grief

• To acknowledge that everything comes from God

• To express doubt and disbelief

• To celebrate human achievements

What is the time period of most plainchant tunes?

• Fourteenth to sixteenth centuries

• Ninth to thirteenth centuries

• Sixth to eighth centuries

• First to fifth centuries