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The Holy Tridentine Mass Trivia Quiz

How many of you can remember the Pre-Vatican II Mass? It is continued to be offered by priests from the Society of St. Pius X, independent groups, "indult" communities, and by other priests who just love the Holy Mass of Pope St. Pius V.

A multiple-choice quiz by KyleLD. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
KyleLD

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
103,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
2469

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. What is the only language the Holy Tridentine may be celebrated in?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 15

2. Before a High Mass is celebrated, the "Asperges" takes place. What is this? Hint

Baptism for Infants

Prayer for Healing

Sprinkling of Holy Water

Blessing of Children

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Question 3 of 15

3. During Low Mass, how many candles are lit? Hint

Two

Six

Four

Seven

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Question 4 of 15

4. "Sanctus" means what?

Answer: ("____ God we praise Thy Name" (One Word))

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Question 5 of 15

5. What are the opening prayers, said by the priest alternately with the server, called? Hint

The Opening Prayers

Prayers at the Foot of the Altar

The Collects

The Introits

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Question 6 of 15

6. The prayer the priest says before reading the Holy Gospel is called what? Hint

Kyrie Eleison

Introitus

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Munda cor Meum

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Question 7 of 15

7. When the priest says: "Dominus Vobiscum", the correct response made by the server is...? Hint

"Dignum et justum est"

"Gloria tibi, Domine"

"Et cum spiritu tuo"

"Sursum Corda"

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Question 8 of 15

8. In the Roman Canon, what is the first prayer? Hint

Commemoration of the Saints

Commemoration of the Living

Prayer for the Church

Commemoration of the Dead

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Question 9 of 15

9. What is the Pater Noster? Hint

The Lamb of God

The Prayer for Breaking the Sacred Host

The Lord's Prayer

The Prayer for Peace

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Question 10 of 15

10. What are the prayers called that are said while purifying the sacred vessels? Hint

The Sumpsimus Te.

The Confiteors

The Ablutions

The Purificamus Te.

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Question 11 of 15

11. The Last Gospel is usually read at the very end of the Mass. Who is the Evangelist that wrote this? Hint

St. Matthew

St. Luke

St. Mark

St. John

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Question 12 of 15

12. The prayers after Low Mass do NOT include which of the following? Hint

Saying "Hail Mary"

Prayer to St. Michael

Hail Holy Queen

The Our Father

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Question 13 of 15

13. What is the hat the priest wears at certain times during the Mass? Be careful of spelling.

Answer: (One word - It sometimes has a pompom)

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Question 14 of 15

14. There are how many genuflections in the Holy Tridentine Mass? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where does the word "Tridentine" come from? Hint

Council of Florence

Council of Hippo

Second Vatican Council

Council of Trent

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the only language the Holy Tridentine may be celebrated in?

Answer: Latin

Latin is often considered a "dead" language, which makes it absolutely fitting for the Mass. The fact that it's "dead" prevents alterations in the meaning of the words, truly uniting all the Masses offered all around the world.

2. Before a High Mass is celebrated, the "Asperges" takes place. What is this?

Answer: Sprinkling of Holy Water

The priest kneels at the foot of the altar and intones the Asperges: "Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo et mundabor: lavabis me et super nivem dealbabor", which means: "Cleanse me of sin with hyssop, O Lord, that I may be purified; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow." He then sprinkles the altar, servers, and laity with holy water.

3. During Low Mass, how many candles are lit?

Answer: Two

At Low Mass, which is less solemn and spoken (not sung), only 2 candles are lit. At High Mass, 6 additional candles are lit. And if a Bishop is celebrating Mass in his own diocese, 7 are lit.

4. "Sanctus" means what?

Answer: Holy

"Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts" - "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth"

5. What are the opening prayers, said by the priest alternately with the server, called?

Answer: Prayers at the Foot of the Altar

The Prayers at the Foot of the Altar are said strictly by the priest and server alone. The priest bows while everyone else kneels.

6. The prayer the priest says before reading the Holy Gospel is called what?

Answer: Munda cor Meum

Munda cor Meum means, "Cleanse my heart", and the English translation of this prayer is: "Cleanse my heart and my lips, O Almighty God, Who cleansed the lips of the Prophet Isaiah with a burning coal. In Your gracious mercy deign so to purify me that I may worthily proclaim Your Holy Gosepl. Through Christ our Lord. Amen."

7. When the priest says: "Dominus Vobiscum", the correct response made by the server is...?

Answer: "Et cum spiritu tuo"

"Et cum spiritu tuo" translates as: "And with your spirit".

8. In the Roman Canon, what is the first prayer?

Answer: Prayer for the Church

The priest offers prayers for the Pope, the local bishop, and all true believers who cherish the Catholic and Apostolic Faith.

9. What is the Pater Noster?

Answer: The Lord's Prayer

Surely you can remember the priest chanting the words of the Our Father: "Pater Noster, qui es in coelis: sanctificetur nomen tuum..."

10. What are the prayers called that are said while purifying the sacred vessels?

Answer: The Ablutions

The Ablutions include a prayers for holiness and grace from Holy Communion.

11. The Last Gospel is usually read at the very end of the Mass. Who is the Evangelist that wrote this?

Answer: St. John

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God..."

12. The prayers after Low Mass do NOT include which of the following?

Answer: The Our Father

The words "Hail Mary" are said three times, then the Hail Holy Queen is said, and then the Prayer to St. Michael.

13. What is the hat the priest wears at certain times during the Mass? Be careful of spelling.

Answer: Biretta

For priests, the biretta is black, fuchsia for Bishops, and red for Cardinals.

14. There are how many genuflections in the Holy Tridentine Mass?

Answer: 16

There are 16 genuflections in the Mass, ranging from the first when the priest comes to the altar, and the last while reading the Last Gospel.

15. Where does the word "Tridentine" come from?

Answer: Council of Trent

It comes from the Council of Trent. It means, "Of Trent" or "From Trent".

Source: Author KyleLD

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