Parts of the Church
What is the name of our church?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Demonstrate the sign of the cross and tell me what is said with each part
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
What do we call people who have set a good example as a Catholic Christian during their lives and possibly died for Jesus. We can also pray to these people (who are now in Heaven with God) and ask them to pray for us!
Saints with a capital S (examples: St. Michael the Archangel, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Mary, St. Joseph, etc).
What is the first book in the Bible?
Genesis
Who are the two main people that wear vestments (the colored gowns) during Mass and sit on the Altar?
The Priest (Father Martin) and our Deacon (Moises)
What do we dip our hand into, before making the sign of the cross, when we enter and leave the church?
Holy Water
Recite the Hail Mary prayer
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee (you), Blessed are thou among women and blessed in the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
What is the name of the sacrament that lets you eat the bread and drink the wine?
Holy Eucharist or Communion
Who was the first person God made?
Who was the second person God made?
Adam and Eve
What are the priest's helpers called that help with mass (carry the cross or candles, etc)
Altar Servers
Who is the female statue hanging over the lectern (where the readings are read from)?
Who is the male statue hanging over the baptismal font?
Mother Mary and St. Joseph
What do you call the long strand of beads that we pray many Hail Mary prayers with among other prayers
True or False: We, as Catholics, believe that the bread and wine are actually REALLY Jesus.
True
Who did Noah tell to build an ark??
Noah
What are the people called that collect offerings (money) in baskets
Ushers
What do we call the cross with Jesus hanging on it?
The Crucifix
Recite the Lord's Prayer, also known as the "Our Father."
Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. They will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
What is the name of the sacrament where you tell all of your sins (what you did wrong or did not do right) to a priest?
Reconciliation or Confession
Who did God give the 10 commandments to on Mount Sinai?
Moses
How many disciples (close followers) did Jesus have?
12
What are the 14 statues hanging on each side of the church that are made of wood?
The Stations of the Cross
Recite the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits who wonder about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
What are the two types of confessing your sins to the priest at the church?
What are the names of the 4 Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What is the name of the current Pope?
Pope Francis