Sacraments
This sacrament is described as the “gateway to life in the Spirit” and allows access to all other sacraments.
What is Baptism?
These gifts “complete and perfect the virtues” and make us docile to God’s inspirations.
What are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit?
This season not only prepares for Christ’s birth but also reminds us of His second coming.
What is Advent?
This term refers to the “three holiest days” that form one unified celebration.
What is the Triduum?
This sacrament completes baptismal grace and deepens our union with Christ and the Church.
What is Confirmation?
This sacrament is not only symbolic but makes present Christ’s Body and Blood.
What is the Eucharist?
This gift helps a person see life from God’s perspective rather than a human one.
What is Wisdom?
This liturgical season mirrors Jesus’ 40 days in the desert and calls us to conversion.
What is Lent?
During this day, the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood is remembered.
What is Holy Thursday?
This effect of Confirmation strengthens us to spread and defend the faith by word and action.
What is the special strength of the Holy Spirit (to be witnesses)?
Often called the “second plank after shipwreck,” this sacrament restores grace lost through sin.
What is Reconciliation?
This fruit reflects enduring difficulties with trust and perseverance.
What is Patience?
This feast celebrates the central truth of the Christian faith: Christ’s victory over death.
What is Easter?
This day commemorates Christ’s Passion and death, when He said, “It is finished.”
What is Good Friday?
This visible sign involves sacred oil and symbolizes being sealed with the Holy Spirit.
What is anointing with Chrism?
This sacrament imprints an indelible spiritual character and strengthens us to be witnesses of Christ.
What is Confirmation?
According to Church teaching, these are described as “perfections” formed in us as first fruits of eternal glory.
What are the Fruits of the Holy Spirit?
This season emphasizes daily discipleship and spiritual growth outside major feast seasons.
What is Ordinary Time?
This day includes the Easter Vigil, marking the transition from death to Resurrection.
What is Holy Saturday?
These virtues are infused by God and orient us directly toward Him.
What are the Theological Virtues?
These sacraments are directed toward the salvation of others and the building up of the Church.
What are the Sacraments of Service (Holy Orders and Matrimony)?
Explain the relationship: Gifts are given at Confirmation to do this, while fruits show this result in our lives.
Gifts help us follow the Holy Spirit; fruits are the visible result of living by the Spirit.
This term refers to the Church’s yearly cycle that unfolds the entire mystery of Christ.
What is the Liturgical Calendar (or Liturgical Year)?
The Triduum is considered one continuous liturgical event because it celebrates this single mystery.
What is the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
This virtue is considered the greatest and is defined as loving others as God loves.
What is Charity?