Quiz on the Liturgy of the Word

Who usually reads the First Reading during Mass?

• Priest

• Deacon

• Lay person

• Choir

Where is the Responsorial Psalm taken from?

• The Gospels

• The Book of Psalms

• The Old Testament

• The New Testament

Which of the following is true about the Second Reading?

• The Second Reading is always taken from the Old Testament.

• The Second Reading is always read by the priest.

• The Second Reading is always taken from the Gospels.

• The Second Reading is always from a letter in the New Testament.

Who reads the Gospel during Mass?

• Lay person

• Priest or Deacon

• Choir

• The congregation

What is the significance of the Gospel in the Liturgy of the Word?

• It is the least important part of the Mass.

• It shares the teachings and life of Jesus and shows how to live and love others.

• It is a reading from the Old Testament.

• It is sung by the choir.

What is the Gospel Acclamation?

• A prayer recited by the priest

• A hymn sung during the offertory

• A greeting to the priest

• The congregation standing to greet the Gospel and singing 'Alleluia'

What does the word "Alleluia" mean?

• Holy Father

• God be praised

• Praise the Lord

• Amen

Who gives the Homily during Mass?

• The choir

• A lay person

• The priest

• The deacon

Which books of the Bible can the Gospel readings be taken from?

• Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus

• Matthew, Mark, Luke, John

• Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah

• Acts, Romans, Corinthians

What is the purpose of the Homily during Mass?

• To prepare the congregation for communion

• To explain the readings and how they apply to life

• To announce the intentions for the prayers of the faithful

• To explain the rules for offering the collection