Welcome to Catholic Mass Scavenger Hunt!
Follow along each week as we look for or listen for items taking place during Mass. See if you can identify them and learn what they mean.
April 5, 2025 – What’s the difference between a Eucharistic Minister and a Communion Minister?
March 29, 2025 –
What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
Mar 15, 2025 – When and why is incense used in Mass?
Mar 7, 2026 – Why do our prayers begin with “In the name of the Father…”?
Mar 1, 2026 – What are the roles of an altar server?
Feb 22, 2025 – How does the priest prepare himself for Communion at Mass?
Feb 15, 2025 – When and why do we sit, stand and kneel at Mass?
Feb 8, 2026 – Why do we extend the sign of peace at Mass?
Feb 1, 2026 – When is this prayer prayed and what is its focus: “Deliver us, Lord, from every evil”?
Jan 25, 2025 – What is the full role of the cantor?
Jan 18, 2025 – Why do we say “It is right and just”?
Jan 11, 2026 – What is the Kyrie Eleison prayer and why do we sing (or say) it?
Jan 4, 2026 – What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass?
Dec. 28, 2025 – What is the Final Blessing for and why is it so important?
Dec. 21, 2025 – Why is the Dismissal at Mass so important?
Dec. 14, 2025 – When do we pray the Universal Prayer and what is its purpose?
Dec. 7, 2025 – What ingredients are in a Communion host and why?
Nov. 30, 2025 – How is sacramental wine different from other wines?
Nov. 23, 2025 – What is the Sanctuary in a Catholic church and where is it?
Nov. 16, 2025 – Why and how do we fold our hands in prayer?
Nov. 9, 2015 – When and why do we genuflect?
Nov. 2, 2025 – When and why do we make a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart during Mass?
Oct. 26, 2025 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?
Oct. 19, 2025 – What are the Monstrance and Luna; when are they used?
Oct. 12, 2025 – What is the ‘Angelic Hymn’ that we sing (or say) at Mass?
Oct. 5th, 2025 – Why is there an opening procession and why should we witness it?
Sep. 28, 2025 – At every Mass, cloths are on the altar, why?
Sep. 21, 2025 – What is available to you every time you enter and exit church?
Sep. 14, 2025 – What is a deacon and what does he do?
Sep. 7, 2025 – What are the Four Parts of Mass and what happens in each?
Aug. 31, 2025 – When in Mass do we sing or say the Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, and what is its significance?
August 24th, 2025 – What is the Sanctus; when and why does it occur in Mass?
August 17, 2025 – What is a paten and what is it used for?
Aug. 10th, 2025 – What does the Altar signify and what is its purpose?
Aug 3, 2025 – Why do churches have a crucifix and not a cross?
Jul. 27th, 2025 – Why do priests drop a piece of host into the chalice?
July 20th, 2025 – How do the Deacon’s vestments differ from the priest’s?
July 13, 2025 – What are the various elements of priests’ vestments?
July 6th, 2025 – How did liturgical vestments get started and which one is the Chausable?
Jun. 29th, 2025 – Why is the Lord’s prayer in Mass; when do we say it and why at that time? Is it present in all forms of Mass?
Jun. 22nd, 2025 – What is the corporal; when and why is it used?
Jun. 15th – What is an ambo; when and why is it used?
Jun. 7th – When do we say the Responsorial Psalm and what is it’s purpose?
Jun. 1st – What is the Presider’s Chair, what does it represent?
May 25th – What is a ciborium and when is it used?
May 18th – What is the Great Amen and when is it said?
May 11th, 2025 – At Mass, what book are the readings and Gospel read from?
May 4th, 2025 – What is the credence table used for and where is it?
April 26, 2025 – What is the Collect prayer and when is it prayed?
April 20th, 2024 – What is the name of the book that is on the Altar during Mass. Why is it there?
April 13th, 2025 – What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
What is an Aspergillum and when is it used?
March 30, 2024 – When do we say “the Mystery of Faith”; Why do we say it?
March 23rd, 2025 – When and why does the priest or deacon sign himself with the cross at Mass?
March 16th, 2025 – Are there candles at or near the altar during Mass; why?
March 9, 2025 – When do we hear the prayer that begins “Holy, Holy”? What does it mean?
March 2, 2024 – What are cruets used for and when are they used in Mass?
Feb. 23rd, 2024 – What is the chalice, when is it used and why?
Feb. 16th, 2025 – What is a deacon and what does he do?
February 9, 2025 – What are the Four Parts of Mass and what happens in each?
February 2, 2024 – Where is the Tabernacle & what is it for?
January 26th, 2025 – When is water used during Mass? Do you know why?
January 19, 2024 – When are bells rung during Mass? Why are they rung?
January 12, 2025 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
January 5, 2025 – What colors can the priest and deacon’s vestments be? Why these colors? What color do you see today & why?
December 29th, 2024 – When do we see bread at Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus?
December 22, 2024 – When should we bow at Mass?
December 29th, 2024 – When do we see bread at Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus?
December 15, 2024 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
December 8, 2024 – What prayers does the priest pray quietly before & after the Gospel?
December 1, 2024 – What are the elements of the Eucharistic Prayer?
November 24, 2024 – What prayer does the priest say quietly after Communion?
November 17th, 2024 – What is the difference between the priest’s ‘presidential’ and personal prayers at Mass?
November 10th, 2024 – What is Epiclesis and when does it happen in Mass?
November 3, 2024 – What is ‘doxology’ and when does it occur in Mass?
October 27th, 2024 – Why do we fast one hour before Communion?
October 19th, 2024 – What are the 5 chants in Mass?
October 13th, 2024 – What’s the difference between a Eucharistic Minister and a Communion Minister?
October 6th, 2024 – When and why is incense used in Mass?
September 29, 2024 – Why do our prayers begin with “In the name of the Father…”?
September 22, 2024 – What are the roles of an altar server?
September 15, 2024 – How does the priest prepare himself for Communion at Mass?
September 8th, 2024 – When and why do we sit, stand and kneel at Mass?
September 1st, 2024 – Why is singing so important at Mass?
August 25th, 2024 – Why do we extend the sign of peace at Mass?
August 18th, 2024 – When is this prayer prayed and what is its focus: “Deliver us, Lord, from every evil”?
August 11th, 2024 – When and what prayer is said, on our behalf, for eternal life?
August 3, 2024 – What is the full role of the cantor?
July 28th, 2024 – Why do we say “It is right and just”?
July 21st, 2024 – What is the Kyrie Eleison prayer and why do we sing (or say) it?
July 14th, 2024 – What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass?
July 7th, 2024 – What is the formal role of the Lector?
June 30th, 2024 – What is the Final Blessing for and why is it so important?
June 23rd, 2024 – Why is the Dismissal at Mass so important?
June 16, 2024 – When do we pray the Universal Prayer and what is its purpose?
June 9th, 2024 – What ingredients are in a Communion host and why?
May 19th, 2024 – Why and how do we fold our hands in prayer?
May 12, 2024 – When and why do we genuflect?
May 5, 2024 – When and why do we make a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart during Mass?
April 28, 2024 – Before receiving Communion we pray, “Lord, I am not worthy…” where does this come from; why do we pray it?
April 21st, 2024 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?
April 14, 2024 – What are the Monstrance and Luna; when are they used?
April 7th, 2024 – What is the ‘Angelic Hymn’ that we sing (or say) at Mass?
March 31st, 2024 – Why is there an opening procession and why should we witness it?
March 24th, 2024 –
What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
March 10th, 2024 – At every Mass, cloths are on the altar, why?
March 3rd, 2024 – Where do we see a representation of the Holy Trinity at our St. John Neumann church?
February 25th, 2024 – Where is the Tabernacle & what is it for?
February 18th, 2024 – When is water used during Mass? Do you know why?
February 11th, 2024 – When are bells rung during Mass? Why are they rung?
February 4th, 2024 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
January 27, 2024 – What colors can the priest and deacon’s vestments be? Why these colors? What color do you see today & why?
January 21, 2024 – When do we see bread at Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus?
January 14th, 2023 – When should we bow at Mass?
January 7, 2024 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
December 31st, 2023 – What prayers does the priest pray quietly before & after the Gospel?
December 24th, 2023 – Why is singing so important at Mass?
December 10th, 2023 – Why do we extend the sign of peace at Mass?
December 10th, 2023 – What are the elements of the Eucharistic Prayer?
December 3rd, 2023 – What prayer does the priest say quietly after Communion?
November 26th, 2023 – What is the difference between the priest’s ‘presidential’ and personal prayers at Mass?
November 19, 2023 – What is Epiclesis and when does it happen in Mass?
November 12th, 2023 – What is ‘doxology’ and when does it occur in Mass?
November 5th, 2023 – Why do we fast one hour before Communion?
October 29th, 2023 – What are the 5 chants in Mass?
October 22, 2023 – What’s the difference between a Eucharistic Minister and a Communion Minister?
October 15th, 2023 – When and why is incense used in Mass?
October 8th, 2023 – Why do our prayers begin with “In the name of the Father…”?
October 1st, 2023 – What are the roles of an altar server?
September 24th, 2023 – How does the priest prepare himself for Communion at Mass?
September 17th, 2023 – When and why do we sit, stand and kneel at Mass?
September 3rd, 2023 – Why do we extend the sign of peace at Mass?
August 20th, 2023 – When is this prayer prayed and what is its focus: “Deliver us, Lord, from every evil”?
August 13th, 2023 – At St. John Neumann church, where can we find a Redemptorist Cross and what does it represent?
August 6th, 2023 – What is the full role of the cantor?
July 30th, 2023 – Why do we say “It is right and just”?
July 23rd, 2023 – What is the Kyrie Eleison prayer and why do we sing (or say) it?
July 16th, 2023 – What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass?
July 9th, 2021 – What is the formal role of the Lector?
July 2, 2023 – What is the Final Blessing for and why is it so important?
June 25th, 2023 – Why is the Dismissal at Mass so important?
June 18th, 2023 – When do we pray the Universal Prayer and what is its purpose?
June 11th, 2023 – What ingredients are in a Communion host and why?
June 4th, 2023 – How is sacramental wine different from other wines?
May 28th, 2023 – What is the Sanctuary in a Catholic church and where is it?
May 21st, 2023 – Why and how do we fold our hands in prayer?
May 14th, 2023 – When and why do we genuflect?
May 7th, 2023 – When and why do we make a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart during Mass?
April 23rd, 2023 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?
April 30, 2022 – Before receiving Communion we pray, “Lord, I am not worthy…” where does this come from; why do we pray it?
April 23rd, 2023 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?
April 16th, 2023 – What are the Monstrance and Luna; when are they used?
April 9th, 2023 –
What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
HOLY WEEK SPECIAL: April 2nd, 2023
What is the Kyrie Eleison prayer and why do we sing (or say) it?
The Kyrie Eleison / Click Here
What is an Aspergillum and when is it used?
March 26, 2023 – What is the ‘Angelic Hymn’ that we sing (or say) at Mass?
Mar. 19th, 2023 – Why is there an opening procession and why should we witness it?
Mar. 12th, 2023 – Where can we find the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our church throughout the year?
Mar. 5th, 2023 – At every Mass, cloths are on the altar, why?
Feb. 26th, 2023 – What is available to you every time you enter and exit church?
Feb. 19th, 2023 – What is a deacon and what does he do?
Feb. 12th, 2023 – What are the Four Parts of Mass and what happens in each?
Feb. 5th, 2023 – When in Mass do we sing or say the Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, and what is its significance?
Jan. 29th, 2023 – What is the Sanctus; when and why does it occur in Mass?
Jan. 22nd, 2023 – What is a paten and what is it used for?
Jan 15th, 2023 – What does the Altar signify and what is its purpose?
Jan. 8th, 2023 – Why do churches have a crucifix and not a cross?
Jan. 1st, 2023 – Why do priests drop a piece of host into the chalice?
Dec. 25th, 2022 – How do the Deacon’s vestments differ from the priest’s?
Dec. 18th, 2022 – What are the various elements of priests’ vestments?
Dec. 11th, 2022 – How did liturgical vestments get started and which one is the Chausable?
Dec. 4th, 2022 – What is an Aspergillum and when is it used?
Nov. 27th, 2022 – Why is the Lord’s prayer in Mass; when do we say it and why at that time? Is it present in all forms of Mass?
Nov. 20th, 2022 – What is the corporal; when and why is it used?
What is an ambo; when and why is it used?
Nov. 6th – When do we say the Responsorial Psalm and what is it’s purpose?
Oct. 30th – What is the Presider’s Chair, what does it represent?
Oct. 23rd – What is a ciborium and when is it used?
Oct. 16th – What is the Great Amen and when is it said?
Oct. 9th – At Mass, what book are the readings and Gospel read from?
Oct. 2nd- What is the credence table used for and where is it?
Sept. 25th – When do we confess venial sins at Mass?
Sept. 18th – What is the credence table used for and where is it?
Sept. 11th, 2022 – What is the Collect prayer and when is it prayed?
Sept. 4th, 2022 – What is the name of the book that is on the Altar during Mass. Why is it there?
August 28, 2022 – When do we say “the Mystery of Faith”; Why do we say it?
August 21st, 2022 – When and why does the priest or deacon sign himself with the cross at Mass?
August 14th, 2022 – Are there candles at or near the altar during Mass; why?
August 7th, 2022 – When do we hear the prayer that begins “Holy, Holy”? What does it mean?
July 31, 2022 – What are cruets used for and when are they used in Mass?
July 10th, 2022 – What is the chalice, when is it used and why?
July 3rd, 2022 – What are the Four Parts of Mass and what happens in each?
June 26, 2022 – What colors can the priest and deacon’s vestments be? Why these colors? What color do you see today & why?
June 19th, 2022 – Where do we see the hand of God during Mass at St. John Neumann Church?
June 19th, 2022 – Where do we see a representation of the Holy Trinity at our St. John Neumann church?
June 5th, 2022 – Where is the Tabernacle & what is it for?
May 29th, 2022 – When is water used during Mass? Do you know why?
May 22, 2022 – When are bells rung during Mass? Why are they rung?
May 15, 2022 – When do we see bread during Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus?
May 1, 2022 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
May 8, 2022 – What colors can the priest and deacon’s vestments be? Why these colors? What color do you see today & why?
April 17th & 24th, 2022 – What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
What is an Aspergillum and when is it used?
April 10th, 2022 – When do we see bread at Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus?
April 3rd, 2022 – When should we bow at Mass?
March 27th, 2022 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?)
March 20th, 2022 – What prayers does the priest pray quietly before & after the Gospel?
March 13th, 2022 – What are the elements of the Eucharistic Prayer?
March 6th, 2022 – What prayer does the priest say quietly after Communion?
February 27th, 2022 – What is the difference between the priest’s ‘presidential’ and personal prayers at Mass?
February 20th, 2022 – What is Epiclesis and when does it happen in Mass?
February 13th, 2022 – What is ‘doxology’ and when does it occur in Mass?
February 6th, 2022 – Why do we fast one hour before Communion?
January 30th, 2022 – What are the 5 chants in Mass?
January 23rd, 2022 – What’s the difference between a Eucharistic Minister and a Communion Minister?
January 16th, 2022 – When and why is incense used in Mass?
January 9th, 2022 – Why do our prayers begin with “In the name of the Father…”?
January 2nd, 2022 – What are the roles of an altar server?
December 26th, 2021 – How does the priest prepare himself for Communion at Mass?
December 19th, 2021 – When and why do we sit, stand and kneel at Mass?
December 12th, 2021 – Why is singing so important at Mass?
December 5th, 2021 – Why do we extend the sign of peace at Mass?
November 28th, 2021 – When is this prayer prayed and what is its focus: “Deliver us, Lord, from every evil”?
November 21st, 2021 – When and what prayer is said, on our behalf, for eternal life?
November 14th, 2021 – At St. John Neumann church, where can we find a Redemptorist Cross and what does it represent?
November 7th, 2021 – What is the full role of the cantor?
October 31st, 2021 – Why do we say “It is right and just”?
October 24th, 2021 – What is the Kyrie Eleison prayer and why do we sing (or say) it?
October 17th, 2021 – What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass?
October 10th, 2021 – What is the formal role of the Lector?
October 3rd, 2021 – What is the Final Blessinga for and why is it so important?
September 26th, 2021 – Why is the Dismissal at Mass so important?
September 19th, 2021 – When do we pray the Universal Prayer and what is its purpose?
September 12th, 2021 – What ingredients are in a Communion host and why?
September 5th, 2021 – How is sacramental wine different from other wines?
August 29nd, 2021 – What is the Sanctuary in a Catholic church and where is it?
August 15th, 2021 – Why and how do we fold our hands in prayer?
August 8th, 2021 – When and why do we genuflect?
August 1st, 2021 – When and why do we make a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart during Mass?
July 25th, 2021 – Before receiving Communion we pray, “Lord, I am not worthy…” where does this come from; why do we pray it?
July 18th, 2021 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?
July 11th, 2021 – What are the Monstrance and Luna; when are they used?
July 4th, 2021 – What is the ‘Angelic Hymn’ that we sing (or say) at Mass?
June 27th, 2021 – Why is there an opening procession and why should we witness it?
June 20th, 2021 – Where can we find the Sacred Heart of Jesus in our church throughout the year?
June 13th, 2021 – At every Mass, cloths are on the altar, why?
May 30th, 2021 –
Where do we see a representation of the Holy Trinity at our St. John Neumann church?
May 23rd, 2021 –
Where do we see the ‘Descent of the Holy Spirit’ every day at St. John Neumann church?
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May 2nd, 2021 –
What is the Paschal Candle; When is it lit and where is it found in church?
Apr. 25th, 2021 – When in Mass do we sing or say the Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, and what is its significance?
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pr. 18th, 2021 – What is the Sanctus; when and why does it occur in Mass?
Apr. 11th, 2021 – What is a paten and what is it used for?
Apr. 4th, 2021 – What does the Altar signify and what is its purpose?
Mar. 28th, 2021 – Why do churches have a crucifix and not a cross?
Mar. 21st, 2021 – Why do priests drop a piece of host into the chalice?
Mar. 14th, 2021 – How do the Deacon’s vestments differ from the priest’s?
Mar. 7th, 2021 – What are the various elements of priests’ vestments?
Feb. 28th, 2021 – How did liturgical vestments get started and which one is the Chausable?
Feb. 14th, 2021 – Why is the Lord’s prayer in Mass; when do we say it and why at that time? Is it present in all forms of Mass?
Jan. 31st, 2021 – What is an ambo; when and why is it used?
Jan. 24th, 2021 – When do we say the Responsorial Psalm and what is it’s purpose?
Jan. 17th, 2021 – What is the Presider’s Chair, what does it represent?
Jan. 10th, 2021 – When do we say, “And with your spirit” and why?
Jan. 3rd, 2021 – What is a ciborium and when is it used?
Dec. 13th, 2020 – What is the Great Amen and when is it said?
Dec. 6th, 2020 – At Mass, what book are the readings and Gospel read from?
Nov. 29th, 2020 – What is the credence table used for and where is it?
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v. 22nd, 2020 – When do we confess venial sins at Mass?
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v. 15th, 2020 – What is the Collect prayer and when is it prayed?
Nov. 8th, 2020 – What is the name of the book that is on the Altar during Mass. Why is it there?
Nov. 1st, 2020 – When do we say “the Mystery of Faith”; Why do we say it?
Oct. 25th, 2020 – When and why does the priest or deacon sign himself with the cross at Mass?
Oct. 18th, 2020 – Are there candles at or near the altar during Mass; why?
October 11th, 2020 – When do we hear the prayer that begins “Holy, Holy”? What does it mean? Holy, Holy, Holy / CLICK HERE
Oct. 4th, 2020 – What are cruets used for and when are they used in Mass? CLICK HERE/Cruets at Mass
Sept. 27th, 2020 – What colors can the priest and deacon’s vestments be? Why these colors? What color do you see today & why? CLICK HERE/Vestment Colors
Sept. 20th, 2020 – What is a purificator and when is it used in Mass? CLICK HERE/The Purificator
Sept 13th, 2020 – Where do we see the hand of God during Mass at St. John Neumann Church? CLICK HERE/The Hand of God
Sept 6th, 2020 – Where do we see the initials “INRI” and what do they mean? CLICK HERE/I N R I
Aug 30th, 2020 – What is the chalice, when is it used and why? CLICK HERE/Chalice
Aug 23rd, 2020 – When are bells rung during Mass? Why are they rung? CLICK HERE/Bells
Aug 16th, 2020 – Where is the Tabernacle & what is it for? CLICK HERE/Tabernacle
Aug 9th, 2020 – When is water used during Mass? Do you know why? CLICK HERE/Water at Mass
Aug 2nd, 2020 – When do we see bread during Mass and when does it become the Real Presence of Jesus? CLICK HERE/Bread at Mass
July 26th, 2020 – Where is the red candle in the St. John Neumann church sanctuary? (What is it and what does it signify?) CLICK HERE/The Sanctuary Lamp
July 19th, 2020 – How many kisses in Mass and what is being kissed? CLICK HERE/Kisses at Mass
April 23rd, 2023 – When do we hear “Behold the Lamb of God…” and where does it come from?