1. What is the mass or Echaristic celebration - It is the sacrifice of the cross taking place today on our altars? - A memorial of Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension - A sacred banquet in which the food we recieve is Jesus Himself
2. What are the purpose for which the Mass is offered? - To adore God as our Creator and Lord - To thank God for His many favors - To ask God to bestow His blessing on all men, ask His forgiveness - To satify the justice of God for sins committed against Him
3. Is there any difference between the sacrifice of the cross and the sacrifice of the Mass? - Yes, there are differences and similarity: - Similarity: Christ's presence as priest and victim (gift) also the same as the act of offering - Difference: - The ordained priest takes Christ's place in the Mass while Christ is an invisible priest
- No physical shedding of blooding or physical death in the Mass today - On the Cross, Christ gained merit and satisfied for us, in the Mass, He applies to us the merits and satisfaction of His death
4. What are the 2 main liturgy division of the Mass? - These 2 are called the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist
5. What is the Liturgy of the Word? - From the beginning of the Mass through the end of the Prayer of the Faithful
6. What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? - Begins at the Eucharist Prayer through the en dof the Mass
7. What are the spiritual effect of the Holy Eucharistic - An increase of sanctifying grace, a closer union with Jesus Christ, fervent love of God and of our neighbor -Preservation from mortal sin, the remission of venial sin - The lessening of our inclination of sins and hte help to practice good works - An increase of one's faith to eternal happiness after death
8. What is necessary to receive Holy Communion worthily? - Free from mortal sins - To have a right intention - To obey the Church's law on fast (an hour before communion)
9. How many times can we receive Holy Communion in 1 day? - Twice (2) a day, but have to fully attend Mass
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