Mass (liturgy)

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the primary liturgical tradition?Western Christianity, particularly Roman Catholicism
2. What is the etymological root?Latin 'missa,' likely from 'Ite, missa est' (Go, you are sent)
3. What is Mass in the church?Mass is the main service where Christians remember and celebrate Jesus's sacrifice by sharing bread and wine that become his body and blood.
4. Why do people call the ending of Mass "missa est"?The phrase comes from Latin meaning "Go, you are sent," and it was used to dismiss the people after the service.

Eucharist: The sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, central to Christian worship, involving consecrated bread and wine.
Liturgical Rite: A specific, established form and order of public worship within a Christian tradition.
Homily: A sermon or discourse delivered during a religious service, typically expounding on scripture.
Consecration: The act of formally dedicating or setting apart a person or thing for a sacred purpose, especially in the Eucharist.