Saints
This archangel is a patron of healing the sick and appears in the Book of Tobit.
Who is St. Raphael?
The term for prayerfully reflecting on our sins before we go to confession.
What is an Examination of Conscience?
Jesus compared the Kingdom of God to this tiny seed that grows into a large plant.
What is a mustard seed?
On Christmas Day in the year 800 the pope crowned this king Emperor of the Romans.
Who is Charlemagne?
These small glass or metal vessels hold the water and wine brought to the altar.
What are cruets?
This young Roman girl was martyred for her faith and is often shown with a lamb.
Who is St. Agnes?
In Confession we pray this prayer of sorrow that often begins “O my God, I am heartily sorry.”
What is the Act of Contrition?
The person who Jesus saw donate to the Temple two small coins, and who He then taught had given more than a rich man who had donated many.
Who is the widow?
The disciples were first called “Christians” in this city.
What is Antioch?
This side table holds the cruets, the lavabo bowl, and other items used at Mass.
What is the credence table?
This princess of Hungary gave bread to the poor; legend says the bread turned to roses.
Who is St. Elizabeth of Hungary?
Often around the age of seven, when children make their First Confession, when someone is old enough to know right from wrong.
What is the age of reason?
At Joshua’s command the walls of this city fell down.
What is Jericho?
In 1597 St. Paul Miki and his companions were martyred for the faith in this country.
What is Japan?
At the start of Mass many parishes pray this prayer that begins “I confess to almighty God.”
What is the Confiteor?
This pope sent missionaries to England, helped shape Church music, and is called “the Great.”
Who is St. Gregory the Great?
The Church teaches that a person who dies wanting Baptism but without receiving the water may be saved through this.
What is baptism of desire?
This prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, and fire from heaven consumed his sacrifice.
Who is Elijah?
The annual Catholic celebration especially intended for young people, established by Pope John Paul II.
What is World Youth Day?
Incense is burned in this metal vessel on a chain.
What is a thurible (censer)?
Jesus revealed the Sacred Heart devotion to this Visitation sister in France.
(We've talked about her before)
Who is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque?
What is the laying on of hands?
This Jewish queen risked her life to save her people from destruction.
Who is Esther?
These two brother saints brought the faith to the Slavic peoples and created an alphabet for their language.
Who are Sts. Cyril and Methodius?
At noon and 6 p.m. many Catholics pray this devotion that recalls the Annunciation.
What is the Angelus?