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Gestures in the Mass

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
One's whole body should be a sign of prayer of reverence while attending Mass. 
a)
True
b)
False
2.
________in Mass shows a special level of respect and readiness,  
a)
sitting  
b)
Standing 
c)
kneeling 
d)
bowing the head
3.
A ___________ is made when bending the right knee to the ground. 
a)
genuflection 
b)
profound bow 
4.
The Books of the Gospel is often venerated by the priest, deacon, and the bishop with a ______. 
a)
bow
b)
genuflection 
c)
kiss
d)
striking the breast 
5.
A __________ is made to the altar whenever one passes in front of the altar during the Mass. 
a)
genuflection 
b)
kiss
c)
profound bow 
d)
bow of the head 
6.
A profound bow is always made during the Creed at the words that refer directly to the Incarnation, "By the power of the Holy Spirit, he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man."  
a)
bow of the head 
b)
striking of the breast 
c)
genuflection 
d)
profound bow
7.
A ________ is made during Mass at the name of Jesus
a)
profound bow
b)
bow of the head 
c)
genuflection
d)
striking of the breast 
8.
A _____ is made during the Mass  at the name of the three Divine Persons mentioned together, (e.g. "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Spirit."
a)
bow of the head
b)
profound bow 
c)
genuflection 
d)
kiss
9.
A _____  is made during the Mass at the name of Mary. 
a)
genuflection 
b)
profound bow 
c)
bow of the head
d)
kiss 
10.
A _____ is made during the Mass at the name of the saint whose honor the Mass is celebrated.
a)
bow of the head 
b)
profound bow
c)
kiss
d)
genuflection 
11.
At mass, the normal posture when we sing or when we pray in common is _________. 
a)
sitting 
b)
standing 
c)
kneeling 
d)
striking the breast 
12.
A ________ is given to the Blessed Sacrament when entering or leaving the church. 
a)
profound bow
b)
bow of the head
c)
genuflection 
d)
kiss 
13.
A ___________ is made when passing in front of the tabernacle.
a)
profound bow 
b)
bow of the head 
c)
kiss 
d)
genuflection 
14.
A ______ is made when acknowledging the Incarnation or the death of Christ. 
a)
genuflection 
b)
profound bow 
c)
bow of the head 
d)
kiss 
15.
The altar is customarily venerated by priest, deacon or bishop with a _______. 
a)
bow of head 
b)
kiss
c)
genuflection 
d)
kiss
16.
The altar is customarily venerated by priest, deacon or bishop with a _______. 
a)
bow of head 
b)
kiss
c)
genuflection 
d)
kiss
17.
We _______in Mass during the reading of the Sacred Scripture. 
a)
sit 
b)
stand
c)
bow
d)
genuflect
18.
This is done during the Confiteor to signify our acknowledgement of our sinfulness,
a)
bow of the head 
b)
genuflection
c)
kneeling 
d)
striking the breast 
19.
Kneeling signifies adoration of God and humility before Him. 
a)
True
b)
False
20.
_____ is the proper posture for the congregation during Eucharist Prayer. 
a)
Sitting 
b)
Kneeling 
c)
Bowing the head
d)
Standing 
21.

During the Mass, the congregation typically ________ when the priest raises the host.

a)

bows the head

b)

kneels 

c)

stands 

d)

sits 

22.

A _______ is performed by the priest when he prepares the altar for the Eucharist.

a)

profound bow 

b)

kiss 

c)

bow of the head

d)

genuflection 

23.

The act of ________ is a sign of respect when entering the church before Mass begins.

a)

kneeling 

b)

standing 

c)

genuflection 

d)

sitting