WorksheetsLiturgical Objects Used in Church
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
Identify the vessel shown: a gold cup with stem used to hold the consecrated wine during Mass.
Paten used for altar bread
Monstrance used for exposition
Ciborium used for reserved hosts
Chalice used for consecrated wine
Which sacred vessel is a covered bowl that stores consecrated hosts in the tabernacle?
Ciborium with lid for consecrated hosts
Chalice used for Eucharistic wine
Paten shallow plate for altar bread
Cruet bottle for water and wine
Name the flat gold plate used to hold altar bread at the preparation of the gifts.
Paten flat plate for altar bread
Pyx small case for carrying hosts
Ciborium covered bowl for hosts
Monstrance sunburst vessel for display
Identify the small round case used to carry the Eucharist to the sick.
Pyx portable case for hosts
Ciborium covered bowl for hosts
Chalice cup for consecrated wine
Thurible censer for incense
What are the two small glass containers used at the offertory to bring water and wine?
Cruets for water and wine
Oils for anointing
Chrismarium metal stock
Lavabo set for washing
Which linen is used to wipe the chalice after Communion?
Palms folded for decoration
Altar cloth covering the table
Corporal square on the altar
Purificator linen for wiping chalice
Identify the glass pitcher and bowl used for the priest’s hand washing.
Thurible for burning incense
Cruets for water and wine
Lavabo set for hand washing
Aumbry for storing oils
Which linen lies on the altar and protects it from spills by catching particles of the Host?
Maniple band worn on arm
Purificator used to wipe chalice
Corporal square placed on altar
Surplice white over-garment
Name the cloth covering the altar throughout the Mass.
Corporal square for the Eucharist
Purificator used to wipe chalice
Altar cloth covering the table
Pall stiff square over chalice
Identify the two tall altar candles used near the altar during Mass.
Altar candles used during Mass
Paschal candle for Easter season
Sanctuary lamp near tabernacle
Processional cross carried in
Identify the small hand bells rung during the Eucharistic prayer.
Acolyte chimes for processions
Sacring stock for holy oils
Thurible bells for incense
Sanctus bells rung at consecration
Name the metal bucket used to carry holy water during blessings.
Thurible censer for incense
Aspersorium holy water bucket
Chrismarium oil container
Ciborium covered host bowl
Identify the covered censer swung by chains to burn incense.
Thurible censer for incense
Ciborium covered bowl for hosts
Aumbry fixed cabinet for oils
Monstrance vessel for display
Name the three flasks used to store the holy oils: chrism, catechumens, and sick.
Ambry oil stocks set of three
Cruets for water and wine
Chrismarium single large jar
Lavabo set pitcher and bowl
Identify the metal box fixed to the wall for storing the holy oils.
Pyx portable case for hosts
Tabernacle for reserved Eucharist
Ambry wall cabinet for oils
Ciborium covered bowl for hosts
Which red book contains the prayers and rubrics for celebrating Mass at the altar?
Roman Missal altar prayer book
Lectionary readings for Mass
Ritual for sacraments not Mass
Book of the Gospels only Gospel
Name the ornate book containing only the Gospel readings carried in procession.
Book of the Gospels ornate cover
Gradual chant music book
Lectionary readings old and new
Roman Missal altar prayers
Which blue book holds the scripture readings proclaimed at Mass?
Catechism doctrinal compendium
Book of the Gospels only Gospel
Roman Missal prayer rubrics
Lectionary book of readings
Identify the long white garment worn by clergy under other vestments.
Cassock long black robe
Surplice short white over-tunic
Alb long white garment
Chasuble outer Eucharistic vestment
Which outer vestment is worn by a priest at Mass and varies in liturgical colors?
Humeral veil used for benediction
Cope processional ceremonial cape
Dalmatics deacon’s outer tunic
Chasuble priest’s outer vestment
Identify the deacon’s sleeved outer vestment worn during Mass.
Dalmatic deacon’s outer vestment
Chasuble priest’s outer vestment
Cope processional ceremonial cape
Humeral veil for monstrance
Which vestment is a long cape worn for processions and Benediction, not at the altar?
Cope ceremonial cape for processions
Chasuble outer Eucharistic vestment
Humeral veil for carrying monstrance
Surplice white over-garment
Which area of a church is the space around the altar reserved for clergy and ministers?
The nave for the congregation seating
The narthex entry gathering
The sacristy for vestments storage
The sanctuary near the altar
Which term names the long central area where the assembly sits during worship?
The sacristy for preparation
The transept for side wings
The sanctuary for clergy
The nave for the congregation
Which room is used to store sacred vessels and vestments and for priestly preparation?
Sacristy for storage and prep
Sanctuary for rituals
Ambry for holy oils
Tabernacle for Eucharist
What liturgical furnishing is the table on which the Eucharist is celebrated?
Credence table for vessels
Altar for Eucharistic sacrifice
Presider’s chair for leader
Ambo for proclaiming readings
Which fixture is the stand from which Scripture is proclaimed and homilies delivered?
Altar for Communion
Tabernacle for reserve
Ambo for the Word
Ambry for holy oils
Which recessed cabinet stores the holy oils used in sacraments such as Baptism and Anointing of the Sick?
Sacristy for robes
Credence for cruets
Tabernacle for hosts
Ambry for holy oils
Which color most commonly symbolizes joy, purity, and festal celebration in many Christian traditions?
White for joy and purity
Green for growth and hope
Violet for sorrowful penance
Red for martyrdom and fire
Which color is typically worn during Ordinary Time to signify growth and life in the Spirit?
Violet for penance season
Green for life and growth
Rose for subdued rejoicing
Red for Pentecost flames
Which color is associated with penance, preparation, and expectation, as in Advent or Lent?
Green for ongoing growth
Violet for penance season
Red for passion and fire
White for high solemnity
Which color represents the Holy Spirit’s fire and the blood of martyrs, used on Pentecost and feasts of martyrs?
Violet for repentance
Green for life and hope
White for purity and joy
Red for Spirit and martyrdom
Which color is used twice yearly to mark restrained joy on Gaudete Sunday and Laetare Sunday?
Rose for quiet rejoicing
Red for martyr remembrance
Green for ordinary growth
White for Easter solemnity
A parish renovates seating and sound in the main assembly area. Which architectural term best names the space being improved?
Ambry for holy oils
Sacristy for storage
Nave for assembly
Sanctuary for ministers
During Mass, the deacon brings water and wine from a side table to the altar. From which furnishing did he take them?
Ambry for oils and chrism
Credence table beside altar
Tabernacle for reserved hosts
Ambo for readings and psalm
Which liturgical posture is most associated with readiness and respect during communal prayer?
Standing upright with attentive focus
Sitting quietly with hands folded
Kneeling with head down
Bowing slightly at the waist
What does genuflection primarily signify when performed facing the tabernacle?
Acknowledgement of Christ’s real presence
Preparation for receiving Scripture
Respect for the presiding minister
Transition between parts of the liturgy
Which action is a sign of reverence directed toward the altar at the beginning and end of Mass?
Kissing the altar surface briefly
Striking the chest three times
Making a profound bow to pews
Sitting in silent meditation
During the Confiteor, striking the chest is best understood as expressing what?
Respect for sacred space
Attention to Scripture reading
Joy for divine mercy received
Sorrow for personal sinfulness
Which posture most appropriately supports attentive listening during the Liturgy of the Word?
Sitting with alert posture
Bow of the head held long
Standing with folded hands
Kneeling with eyes downcast
When approaching the altar outside of Mass, which gesture demonstrates reverence without presuming Eucharistic presence?
Striking the chest repeatedly
Genuflection toward the pew
Kissing the missal cover
Profound bow to the altar
We hear God’s Word from the beginning of time during the Liturgy of (a) .
Where is the First Reading typically taken from?
The Old Testament
The New Testament
What is a Lectionary?
The book a Priest reads from during the Mass.
The book a Lector reads from during the Mass.
The book a Congregant reads from during the Mass.
The songbook for the Mass.
The Word of the Lord . . .
Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
We lift them up to the Lord
Amen
Thanks be to God
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all
Thanks be to God.
Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ
Amen
And with your spirit.
The Liturgy of the Word consists of:
The readings, Gospel, Homily and Profession of Faith
Readings, the Sign of Peace,
The Absolution
The Dismissal,
Communion, The readings and Gospel
The Gospel, the Homily and the Mystery of Faith
During the Liturgy of the Word, what follows the First Reading?
Gospel
Second Reading
Responsorial Psalm
Homily
During which part of the Mass is the Nicene Creed recited?
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Communion Rite
During the Liturgy of the Word, we worship God by listening to readings from the Bible
Yes
No
Which part of the Mass includes the Profession of Faith?
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Communion Rite
Which part of the Mass includes the Homily?
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Communion Rite
The Liturgy of the Word is the second main part of the Mass.
Yes
No
Which part of the Mass is the Gloria found in?
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Communion Rite
Which Liturgical Year are we currently in?
A
B
C
1
Check the correct four parts of the Mass.
Opening Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Communion, Concluding Rite
Introductory Rite, Liturgy of Scripture, Eucharist, Ending Rite
Introductory Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of Communion, Concluding Rite
Introductory Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite
_______________ is the highest, most important prayer of the Catholic Church.
The Our Father
The Glory Be
The Mass
The Hail Mary
During what part of the Mass does the Final Blessing and Dismissal take place?
Introductory Rite
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Concluding Rite
The _________________ is the only person who can turn the Bread and Wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
Priest
Deacon
Altar Server
Person who reads the Readings
Can a Deacon consecrate the Bread and Wine into the Body and Blood of Christ?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Passover is a Jewish holiday remembering when God used Moses to free the Jews from slavery.
True.
False.
At the Seder, Jews remember what happened to the Jews when they were slaves in Egypt.
True.
False.
What does the Latin phrase "in persona Christi" mean?
In the person of Christ
In the personality of Christ
In the place of Christ
In replacement of Christ
What is the final part of the Mass called?
The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Concluding Rites
The Introductory Rites
We celebrate the _________ covenant at each celebration of the Eucharist.
New
Old
real
true
What is the main focus of the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Reading of the Scriptures
The Consecration
The Sign of Peace
The Final Blessing
Which part of the Mass is dedicated to preparing the altar and gifts?
Introductory Rites
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Communion Rite
Tabernacle is Latin meaning what?
Truth
Tent
Time
Torn
A stiff cardboard like square placed over the chalice with the consecrate Blood of Christ.
Paten
Pallium
Pitcher
Corporal
The chord used with the alb that wraps around the waist of the priest used like a belt.
belt
centurion
cincture
ambry
