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Break out a pen and paper and take this True/False quiz about the Mass. Click on the "Answers" link to see the answers and their sources.
1. It is permissible for the priest to change the word 'brethren' to 'brothers and sisters' in the Mass.
2. A lector may have the liberty to change the words of the Scripture Readings by eliminating all male references.
3. A parish may change and revise words in the Creed during Mass, as long as they make note of the changes and show these changes in the Sunday missal which the public uses.
4. At the conclusion of Mass, the lector or priest may make general announcements for the information of the parish.
5. A priest may give a 'general absolution' during the penitential rite of the Mass or during a communal penance service if he chooses to do so.
6. If the priest chooses to use the rite of blessing and sprinkling, he must omit the "Lord have Mercy" and the penitential rite.
7. A Lector may use the NRSV version during U.S. Masses.
8. The priest may not omit the homily on Sundays or holy days of obligation.
9. The priest may not omit the homily at any Mass.
10. An individual who is not a priest, deacon or bishop may not give the homily at Mass.
11. Those non ordained ministers who assist in passing out Communion are properly called "Eucharistic Ministers".
12. A person who is not an ordained minister (priest, deacon or bishop) may give a 'talk' or 'reflection' in place of the homily at Mass.
13. It is permissible to omit the Creed on a Sunday or solemnity if the priest chooses to do so.
14. The "Apostles' Creed" may be used in place of the "Nicene Creed" at a Mass for children.
15. A priest must not omit washing his hands at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
16. The priest may say, "Lord, wash away our iniquities and cleanse us of our sins" (instead of 'my') in the hand-washing prior to the Eucharistic Liturgy.
17. A bell is not required to be rung during the Eucharistic Prayer.
18. At special occasions, the people may join in with the prayer:"Through him, with Him, in Him..." if the priest invites them to do so.
19. A priest may never use an unapproved Eucharistic Prayer.
20. The altar bread dough may not include ingredients other than flour and water.
21. Communion in the form of ginger bread or a sweetened cake may be used at Masses for children.
22. The Vatican has issued guidelines encouraging people to hold hands during the "Our Father".
23. The priest may omit the sign of peace during Mass if he so chooses.
24. The priest may move the sign of peace to another part of the Mass if he feels it is for the best.
25. During the sign of peace, the priest may leave the sanctuary to exchange peace with the congregation.
26. Those non-ordained ministers who assist with distributing Holy Communion are called "Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion."
27. People assisting at the altar may receive Holy Communion at the same time as the priest.
28. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must be used at every Mass to ensure proper participation of the lay people.
29. A minister or Priest may refuse a person the right to receive the Eucharist on the tongue in the United States.
30. A priest may not refuse an altar server the right to receive Holy Communion on the tongue.
31. The priest may change the words of fixed prayers in the Mass upon approval from his bishop.
32. The chalice of Precious Blood may be left on the altar for the people to pick up and share from during lightly attended Masses.
33. An individual may dip his host into the Precious Blood instead of taking the Chalice to drink.
34. Communion may be distributed to Protestants during special occasions (like weddings and funerals).
35. Communion may be given to Protestants if they are the Heads of State or other dignitaries.
36. Children must receive First Confession prior to their First Communion.
37. Precious Blood which is not consumed during Mass may be disposed of by throwing it down the sink or sacrarium.
38. A deacon or other minister may purify (clean) the vessels instead of the priest.
39. The chalice may be made of clay or silver.
40. A decorative basket may be used to hold Holy Communion.
41. A cross must be on or near the altar during Mass.
42. An image of the Resurrected Christ may be used in place of a cross on or near the altar.
43. The tabernacle may not be re-located to an out-of-the-way chapel, even if the pastor wishes to do so.
44. It is permissible for a Church to be totally bare of any images of the Saints if the pastor deems it appropriate.
45. People must always genuflect when passing in front of the Eucharist.
46. People are not required to kneel during the Consecration.
47. If there are no kneelers, the people may stand during the Consecration.
48. The priest may invite individuals to stand around the altar and hold hands during the Consecration if it is a lightly attended Mass.
49. After Communion, people are free to stand, sit or kneel.
50. Dancing may be performed during any liturgical service, especially those with children.
51. In America, blue may be used as a liturgical color during Advent or Lent instead of purple.
52. It is required that crosses be veiled from Good Friday to the Easter Vigil.
53. Women may join the 12 selected members of the parish to have their feet washed on Holy Thursday.
54. All holy water fonts must be refilled with water which was blessed at the Easter Vigil.
55. All holy water fonts must be covered during Lent.
56. While giving a homily, the priest may leave the Sanctuary and walk among the people if he so chooses.
57. During the recitation of the Creed, all are required to bow or kneel during the lines "by the power of the Holy Spirit..."
58. If improper bread and wine are used, the Consecration may be invalid.
59. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must be of 'mature age' and 'outstanding piety".
60. The wine must have a small amount of water mixed with it in order to be properly consecrated.
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