Holy Days
What is the first day of Lent?
Ash Wednesday
What are the sacraments of initiation?
Sacrament of Baptism, Sacrament of Communion, and Sacrament of Confirmation
What was St. Joseph's occupation?
The Greek word "τεκτων" (or tekton) was used to describe the trade of Jesus' father has come to be translated as carpenter, builder or artisan.
The small beads on a rosary are organized into sets of ten, called decades. What prayer is usually said on the small beads?
Hail Mary
Who was considered the wisest king of Israel in the bible, but turned away from god in his older years?
King Solomon
How long is Christmas season?
12 days or The Epiphany
In this sacrament our sins are forgiven by God and the Church. Double points: What prayer do you say to ask forgiveness? Triple points: Recite the prayer (any version)
Reconciliation
Double points: Act of Contrition |--| Triple Points: My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Saviour Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His Name, my God, have mercy. Amen
This symbol was based on the Catholic tradition of Saint Peter's death. Hint: How was Saint Peter martyred?
Inverted Cross
A large bead separates each set of ten small beads on a rosary. What prayer is usually said on the large beads?
Our Father
The ___________ are the first four books of the New Testament and contain the written memeory of the words and deeds of Jesus. Double Points: Who wrote them, and who were these people?
The Gospels, which were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, disciples of Jesus.
What Jewish feast celebrates the deliverance of their ancestors from slavery in Egypt?
What is the name of the process in which the bread and wine is transformed during mass into the blood and body of Christ.
Transubstantiation
Where was a Marian Apparition seen during the persecution of Vietnamese Catholics in Vietnam? What is the name of this apparition.
Our Lady of La Vang
When praying the Rosary, one is supposed to meditate on Mysteries: specific events in the life and death of Jesus Christ. In 2002, Pope John Paul II added which set of Mysteries?
Luminous Mystery
What is the Ark of the Covenant, and what does it hold?
The Ark of the Covenant was a wooden box built to hold/carry the Ten Commandments.
What is the name of Mary's first moment being free from original sin?
The Immaculate Conception
What is the name for the perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit. Used for consecration in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
Which Saint was the first archbishop of Canterbury and founded the Christian in the South of England?
Saint Augustine
What days do we pray the Joyful Mysteries?
Monday and Saturdays
Jesus gave us ways of living that if practiced, can help us be truly happy, and devoted disciple. What are these ways of living called? Double Points: Name at least 2 of them
The Beatitudes |--| Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Why does a priest wear vestments of different colors? Double Points: Name the colors, and when they are worn.
To Symbolize different celebrations in the liturgical year. |--| GREEN: The color of vestments used during ordinary time. |--| PURPLE or Violet: Used during Advent and Lent. WHITE and GOLD: Most appropriate for Christmas and Easter |--| RED: For on feasts of the passion of Jesus and for the Holy Spirit, representing red tongues of fire, in addition to being work for the feasts of martyred saints, who shed their red blood for Christ. |--| ROSE: On the Third Sunday of Advent and the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the color rose may be work as a sign of anticipated joy.
What are the 3 levels of ordination?
Deacon, Priest, and Bishop
Which Pope's first words to the world after being chosen by the conclave was "Peace be with you all"?
Pope Leo XIV
Name all of the Glorious Mysteries in order.
The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption, and The Coronation.
What profession of faith do we recite every mass? Double Point: Recite the entire thing
The Nicene Creed.