June 17, 2020

Requested Online Quiz Bee Reviewer

from MOAS Aspirants’ Training Program Modules

CHURCH

Church - assembly of those who believe in Jesus Christ, who are baptized and those
who are in communion with the Pope

Symbols of the Church:

1. People of God
2. Body of Christ
3. Bride of Christ
4. Flock of Christ

Marks of the Church:

1. One
2. Holy
3. Catholic
- derived from the Greek word, καθολικός (katholikos), meaning "universal"
- formed from the words, κατά meaning "about" and ὅλος meaning
"whole"
4. Apostolic

PRAYER

Prayer - elevation of the soul to God

- process of addressing a superhuman being or beings for purposes of adoration,
thanksgiving, supplication, or contrition

Kinds of Prayer:
1. Vocal Prayer
- It is to give glory to God through our voice and our songs.
2. Meditation
- It is to search in the silence of our heart for God’s love and will
3. Silent Prayer
- the silent and loving contemplation of God’s love
4. Prayer of the Heart
- It is a continuous prayer, one which we endlessly plead for.
Enemies of Prayer:
1. Distraction
- It diverts our attention away from God.
2. Spiritual Dryness
- It dulls our relationship with God.
3. Worldly Occupations
- preoccupation through daily activities turns us away from prayer
4. Discouragement
- We are pushed to stop praying when our petitions are not immediately
answered.

BIBLE

Bible - a collection of books, writings, and letters written under divine inspiration

Significant Persons in the History of the Bible:

1. Pope Saint Damasus I
- He chose the scriptures which he considers genuine and order.
2. St. Jerome
- He translated the scriptures to Latin for 30 years in a cave in Jerusalem.
3. Pope Saint Siricius
- He gave it the name, “Bible”
4. Tertullian
- He gave the term “new testament” in 200 A.D.
- He is also the oldest extant Latin writer to use the term “trinity”
5. Archbishop Stephen Langton and Cardinal Hugo De Caro
- They were credited for creating the chapters and verses in the bible.

Random Bible Trivia:

1. Having written thirteen epistles, Paul the apostle is credited as having the
greatest number of epistles in the Bible

2. After the infant Jesus was presented at the temple, Mary and Joseph came
upon Simeon who had been promised to see Christ before he passes. He then
proceeds to utter a prayer, which would then be known as the Canticle of
Simeon.

3. On the third day, when Mary Magdalene, Mary, mother of James, and Salome
came to anoint Jesus' body, they found the tomb open. They were the first to
find out about Jesus’ resurrection.

4. Two disciples happened to come across the resurrected Christ on their way to
Emmaus, however, they did not recognize him at first.
 5. After the Great Flood, Noah first sent out a raven to see if the flood had
subsided, however, the raven did not return. It was after this that Noah had sent
out a dove.

SACRAMENTS

Sacraments - these are Christian Rites instituted by Christ himself. These are outward
visible signs of inward spiritual grace which comes from God.

- Comes from the Latin word sacrāmentum, which means “solemn oath”
- Comes from the word, “sacrō”, which means sacred.
- Sacraments confer the grace of the Holy Spirit.

Sacraments of Initiation
1. Baptism
Minister/s: Deacon, Priest or Bishop; Lay Person in emergency cases
Matter: Baptismal Water
Form: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit…”

2. Confirmation
Minister/s: Bishop, Priest (delegated by the Bishop)
Matter: Laying of Hands
Form: “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit…”

3. Holy Eucharist
Minister/s: Bishop, Priest
Matter: Bread and Wine
Form: Words of Consecration (“This is My Body… this is the Chalice of my
Blood...”)

Sacraments of Healing
1. Reconciliation
Minister/s: Bishop, Priest
Matter: The Confession of Sins
Form: “…I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit”

2. Anointing of the Sick

Minister/s: Bishop, Priest
Matter: Anointing with the Oil for the Sick
Form: "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help
you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
May the Lord, who frees your spirit from sin, save you and raise you up.
Amen."
Sacraments of Service
1. Holy Matrimony
Minister/s: The Couple
Matter: The Exchange of Consent
Form: “I do”

2. Holy Orders
Minister/s: Bishop
Matter: Imposition of Hands
Form: "We ask you, all powerful Father, give these servants of yours the
dignity of the presbyterate. Renew the Spirit of holiness within them. By
your divine gift may they attain the second order in hierarchy and
exemplify right conduct in their lives."

SACRAMENTALS

Sacramentals - sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify
effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of
the Church. By them, men are disposed to receive the chief effect of the sacraments,
and various occasions in life are rendered holy.

- Sacramentals confer the grace through the prayers of the Church.

Kinds of Sacramentals
1. Blessings
- Blessings on people, objects, food, and places.
2. Rites and Actions
- Rite of Installation of Abbots, Perpetual Professions, Investiture of Lay
People (Altar Servers, Lectors), Sign of the Cross, Genuflection
3. Exorcisms
- Expelling demons and prayers avoiding the evil one

PARTS OF THE MASS

I. Introductory Rites
1. Entrance procession
2. Veneration of the altar
3. Greeting
4. Penitential rite
5. Gloria
6. Collect

II. Liturgy of the Word

1. First Reading
2. Responsorial Psalm
 3. Second Reading
4. Alleluia and Gospel Acclamation
5. Gospel
6. Homily
7. Profession of Faith
8. Prayers of the Faithful

III. Liturgy of the Eucharist

1. Presentation of the Gifts (Offertory)
2. Prayer over the Gifts
3. Eucharistic Prayer
a. Preface
b. Sanctus (“Holy”)
c. Epiclesis
d. Institution Narrative
e. Elevation of Species
f. Memorial Acclamation
g. Anamnesis
h. Offering
i. Intercessions
j. Doxology (Great Amen)

IV. Communion Rite

1. Lord’s Prayer
2. Exchange of Peace
3. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
4. Breaking of the Bread
5. Communion
6. Prayer after Communion

V. Concluding Rite
1. Final Blessing
2. Recessional

LITURGICAL YEAR

Liturgical Year - consists of liturgical seasons which determine when Feasts, Memorials,
and Solemnities are to be observed. This also determines the scriptures to be read

The readings’ focus is dependent on a 3-year cycle:

Cycle A: Gospel of Matthew
Cycle B: Gospel of Mark
Cycle C: Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of John shares the cycle with Luke, however, it also appears
throughout the cycles in certain liturgical celebrations.
Liturgical Colors
1. White
- symbolizes purity, joy, and victory
- the liturgical color of Christmastide and Paschaltide
2. Red
- symbolizes fire and blood
- the liturgical color of Pentecost, and feasts of apostles and martyrs
3. Green
- symbolizes hope and growth
- the liturgical color of ordinary time
4. Purple
- symbolizes sorrow
- the liturgical color of Advent and Lent
5. Blue
- the liturgical color for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
6. Rose/Pink
- symbolizes joy
- the liturgical color for Laetare and Gaudete Sundays

Prepared:

Bro. FRANCIS LEAN O. OCAMPO

Adviser, MOAS Batch 2019
Co-chairman, Committee on Education and Admissions
Ministry of Altar Servers – San Roque Cathedral

Bro. SHAUN MICHAEL DC. LURES

Co-chairman, Committee on Education and Admissions
Ministry of Altar Servers – San Roque Cathedral

Bro. CHARLES WILL T. BAUYON

Coordinator
Ministry of Altar Servers – San Roque Cathedral