3rd Grade Religion - Church Celebrations

Special signs and celebrations Jesus gave his church

What are sacraments? (the Seven Sacraments)

So we can receive God’s grace

Why do we participate in the sacraments?

The meal Jesus shared with his disciples the night before he died

What is the Last Supper?

Jesus gave himself in the Eucharist

What important thing happened at the Last Supper?

Telling stories and sharing meals

Jesus taught his followers how to celebrate and thank God by ________ and _________ with them.

The gift of Jesus’ body and blood (the Eucharist)

What is Catholics’ greatest reason to celebrate?

To celebrate Passover

Why were Jesus and his disciples together the night before he died?

The priest enters with the altar servers and says the welcoming prayer

What happens during the Introductory Rites at mass?

We listen to the word of God from scripture and Gospel readings

What happens during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass?

The bread and wine becomes Jesus’ body and blood given to us for the forgiveness of sins.

What happens during the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass?

The priest gives a final blessing and we go forth to spread the word of God.

What happens during the Concluding Rite at Mass?

A type of public community worship

What is a liturgy?

Worship

How do we return the love God shows us?

With words, silence, music or actions

What are some ways you can worship God?

Through the Mass (the Eucharist)

What is the most important way Catholics worship God?

Power of the Holy Spirit, joining in the love of the Holy Trinity

In the Eucharist, the community joins Jesus to worship God the Father through the __________________. They join in the __________________.

Every Sunday (or Saturday evening) and on Holy Days of Obligation

How often must Catholics attend Mass?

A name for the Holy Eucharist, especially the Body of Christ kept in the Tabernacle

What is the Blessed Sacrament?

The special place in the church where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved after Mass for those who are ill or for Eucharistic Adoration

What is the Tabernacle?

The consecration/receiving the Eucharist

What’s the most important part of Mass?

1. Bow or genuflect before sitting down.

2. Sing songs and pray prayers.

3. Listen to the priest.

4. Stand in line with your hands folded when processing up to receive Holy Communion, and bow slightly as the person before you receives.

5. Stand up straight and tall, and make sure you’re part of the celebration.

Name at least two ways you can show honor and respect for God at Mass.

St. Mary MacKillop

Who was the first person from Australia to become a saint?

Children in the Australian Outback

Who did St. Mary MacKillop teach?