Senior Acolyte Practice Test

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AC1 at Low Mass (with AC2) *

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1. When switching the Chalice Veil, should the emblem face the server or the congregation?

1 point

Server

Congregation

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2. During a Requiem Mass, what sentence in the Sequence "Dies Irae" is the cue for the Acolytes to stand and switch the Missal for the Gospel?

1 point

3. The bells should be rung

1 point

Hard and loud

Jerkily and blending the rings together

Clearly and lightly

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4A GIve the order of the "solita oscula" (the customary kisses) given to the Biretta and the Celebrant's hand when RECEIVING the Biretta:

1 point

Hand then Biretta

Biretta then hand

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4B GIve the order of the "solita oscula" (the customary kisses) given to the Biretta and the Celebrant's hand when GIVING the Biretta:

1 point

Hand then Biretta

Biretta then hand

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5. During the Offertory of a Requiem Mass, what do the servers do differently in presenting the cruets?

1 point

Serving Low Mass alone

1. When serving Mass alone, the server kneels on what side of the Altar:

1 point

On the same side of the Altar that has the Missal

In the center of the first Altar step

On the opposite side of the Altar that has the Missal

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2. During the Elevations, does the server raise the Chasuble even while ringing the bell?

1 point

Yes

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3. When serving alone, what is switched first, the Chalice Veil or Missal?

1 point

Chalice Veil

Missal

Clear selection

4. Explain how all the items for the Lavabo are held by a single server: Water cruet, dish, finger towel

3 points

AC1 and AC2 during a High Mass

1. Whenever the Acyoltes are with the Crossbearer (carrying the Cross), do they make any form of a reverence to the Altar (i.e. bow or genuflection) and explain the reason:

1 point

2. Explain how the Acolytes should hold the Processional Candles:

1 point

3. Where are the Processional Candles kept during Mass, when not being held by the Acolytes?

1 point

4. When the Acolytes are not with the Crossbearer (carrying the Cross), what kind of reverence do they make to the Altar?

1 point

5. When the Acolytes are next to each other, which way do they turn?

1 point

Away from each other (outward turn)

Towards each other (inward turn)

Both turn to the right

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6. When the Acolytes are walking together they should walk:

1 point

Shoulder to shoulder

Very crookedly

In single file

At a slight angle

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Crossbearer at High Mass

1. True or false: When the Crossbearer is carrying the Processional Cross, he does not make any form of a reverence to the Altar, as he is carrying the Figure of Our Lord.

1 point

True

False

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Where is the position of the Crossbearer in the servers’ formation for the Processional and the Recessional?

1 point

Thurifer at High Mass

1. At what point of Mass, does the Thurifer lead the Torchbearers (carrying their torches) into the Sanctuary?

1 point

2. When the Thurifer incenses someone, what does he always do before and after doing so?

1 point

3. With how many sets of swings does the Thurifer incense the Sacred Host and the Precious Blood?

1 point

4. Where is the position of the Thurifer in the servers’ formation during the Procession and the Recessional?

1 point

5. When the MC incenses the Celebrant, on what side of the MC does the Thurifer stand, to the MC’s left or right?

1 point

To the MC's left

To the MC's right

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6A. At the Offertory, what is the order of incensations? (People: Celebrant, Congregation, three or more servers on one side, AC's, MC)

4 points

6B. At the Offertory, how many sets of swings do they receive? (People: Celebrant, Congregation, three or more servers on one side, AC's, MC)

4 points

True or False: The Thurifer signals the Torchbearers when to genuflect and kneel upon leading them into the Sanctuary with their torches:

1 point

True

False

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True or False: It is the Thurifer’s duty to ensure that the charcoals are kept white hot and ready for the imposing of incense:

1 point

True

False

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