Catholic Liturgy and Music

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What is the purpose of the pyx?

To hold the candles during processions

To display the Host during exposition

To hold the monstrance in the tabernacle

To carry the Eucharist to the sick (correct)

During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, when is the congregation instructed to stand?

During the Preface and Lord's Prayer

During the Eucharistic Prayer

During the Presentation of Gifts and Prayer over the Gifts (correct)

During the Prayer over the Gifts

What is the name of the vessel used to display the Host during exposition?

Pyx

Monstrance (correct)

Lunette

Humeral Veil

What is the purpose of the humeral veil?

To cover the sacred vessel during exposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the clip that holds the Host during exposition?

Lunette Signup and view all the answers

During the Eucharistic Prayer, what is the posture of the congregation?

Standing or kneeling Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the procession of the Blessed Sacrament?

To bring the Host to the altar on Holy Thursday and Good Friday Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of the humeral veil?

Some shade of white, from ivory to white Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual order of intentions during the series of prayers?

For the needs of the Church, for public authorities, for the salvation of the whole world, and for those burdened by any kind of difficulty. Signup and view all the answers

What is sung during Lent instead of the Alleluia?

The Verse before the Gospel Signup and view all the answers

Who leads the procession bringing the gifts?

The choir or a cantor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the series of intentions during the prayers?

To offer prayers for the needs of the Church and all humanity Signup and view all the answers

What accompanies the procession bringing the gifts?

The Offertory Chant Signup and view all the answers

When is the Alleluia sung?

Every time of year except Lent Signup and view all the answers

What is placed on the altar by the Priest during the Offertory?

The bread and wine Signup and view all the answers

What may be done by the Priest with the gifts and the cross during the Offertory?

Incense the gifts and the cross Signup and view all the answers

Who should ordinarily give the Homily?

The Priest Celebrant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Prayer over the Offerings?

To prepare for the Eucharistic Prayer Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Paschal Sacrifice?

It is a sacrifice that is continuously made present in the Church Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the people in the Prayer over the Offerings?

They respond with the acclamation 'Amen' Signup and view all the answers

What is the context of the Homily?

It is an explanation of the readings from Sacred Scripture Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion of the Prayer over the Offerings?

Through Christ our Lord Signup and view all the answers

In what way can the Priest express the prayer of the faithful during the Preparation of the Gifts?

By praying in silence Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the bread and chalice in the Eucharist?

They are the body and blood of Christ Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory Chant (cf. no. 37b), which continues at least until the gifts have been placed on the altar.
The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance Chant (cf. no. 48).
Singing may always accompany the rite at the Offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts.

The Prayer over the Gifts

The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the Priest to the accompaniment of the prescribed formulae.
The Priest may incense the gifts placed on the altar and then incense the cross and the altar.

The Prayers of the Faithful

The series of intentions is usually to be:
- For the needs of the Church
- For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world
- For those burdened by any kind of difficulty
- For the local community
In any particular celebration, the series of intentions may be concerned more closely with the particular occasion.

The Homily

The Homily should ordinarily be given by the Priest Celebrant or be entrusted by him to a concelebrating Priest, or from time to time and, if appropriate, to the Deacon, but never to a lay person.
In particular cases and for a just cause, the Homily may even be given by a Bishop or a Priest who is present at the celebration but cannot concelebrate.

The Alleluia and Verse

The Alleluia is sung in every time of year other than Lent.
During Lent, instead of the Alleluia, the Verse before the Gospel as given in the Lectionary is sung.
It is also possible to sing another Psalm or Tract, as found in the Graduale.

The Procession

Processional Candles are candlesticks carried in procession by the servers.
In processions of the Blessed Sacrament and at Benediction given with the monstrance, only the hands are placed under the humeral veil; in other cases, it covers the sacred vessel which contains the Host.