YES NO We are united to Jesus Christ and to one another. Jesus wanted his disciples to work and pray together. He wanted them to share God’s love with the whole world. Jesus is only with us when we come together to celebrate the sacraments. The Church celebrates the Mass. Sunday is called the Lord’s Day because it is the day we go to Church. The Mass is the greatest way to worship God. What is not done during Mass? Praise and thank God Listen to God’s word Talk about your favorite tv show Remember and celebrate Jesus’ life, Death and Resurrection Celebrate Jesus’ gift of himself in the Eucharist. One of the laws of the Church is that we must take part in the Mass every Sunday and on other special days. YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

Other special days when we must take part in the Mass are called: Holy days of obligation Easter Required celebrations Saturday The community of people who join together for the celebration of the Mass is called: Neighborhood Church Friends Assembly When a deacon is present he reads the Gospel during Mass, prays some special prayers, and helps the priest at the altar. Name one thing an altar server may do to help a priest and deacon. 1. The Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion only watch others give out Holy Communion. YES NO YES NO

When Mass begins, we praise God and ask for his forgiveness. What is not done at the beginning of Mass. Greeting one another is a good way to prepare for the celebration of the Eucharist. How does greeting others at church help us and others? YES NO We ask God and one another for forgiveness We ask for God’s mercy. We receive Holy Communion The priest says an opening prayer. We respond, “Amen.” Greet other members of the community. Stand and sing to praise God Make the Sign of the Cross The Priest prays, “The Lord be with you.” YES NO

It is important for ________ in the assembly to take part in the celebration of Mass. each person only children The beginning of Mass ________us as members of the Church. divides unites The ______________ leads the assembly at Mass. priest deacon Glory to God is a prayer of _____________. sorrow praise

ANSWERS YES NO C A D READ BIBLE READINGS/EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION WE RECEIVE HOLY COMMUNION MAKE OTHERS FEEL WELCOME AND TO KNOW THAT WE BELONG TO THE CHURCH AND TO PREARE FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST. EACH PERSON UNITES PRIEST PRAISE