Let's Make a Match

• Large index cards
• Pens or pencils

• Distribute materials to the children.
• Read the following to the children:

You may hear some parts of the Mass referred to by their Latin names: the Gloria is the hymn of praise in the introductory rite; the Sanctus is the Holy, Holy, Holy after the preface; and the Agnus Dei is the Lamb of God. Kyrie eleison are Greek wrods for "Lord have mercy." Hosanna is a hebrew acclamation for "save, we ask."

• Assign each child either a word or a definition to write on the index card. (Depending on the size of the group, it might be necessary to have two of each word or definition.)
• Collect the index cards.
• Mix the cards and distribute them face down so that the children cannot see the words or definitions.
• As soon as the children have their cards, instruct them to look at their cards and then hold them so everyone can see them.
• Tell the children this is a race to find the children whose words and definitions go together.
• Explain that as soon as you say go, each child is to find his or her match and to sit down next to him or her.