The Sacraments
The three Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist (Holy Communion)
The first book of the Bible and the Old Testament.
Genesis
The prayer that begins with "Hail Mary, full of grace..."
Hail Mary
The current leader of the Catholic Church and Bishop of Rome.
Pope Leo
This traditional color is worn by priests during ordinary time, representing hope, growth, and life.
Green
The sacrament that cleanses us from Original Sin and makes us children of God.
Baptism
The first four books of the New Testament that tell the life and teachings of Jesus
The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
The term for the central mystery that God is three persons in one.
Trinity
Known as the patron saint of students and scholars.
St. Thomas Aquinas
This independent city-state, entirely surrounded by Rome, Italy, is the smallest country in the world and the headquarters of the Catholic Church.
Vatican City
The total number of Catholic Sacraments
Seven
The number of testaments that make up the Christian Bible
The first day of Lent, when ashes are placed on the forehead.
Ash Wednesday
The founder of the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus)
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
This word refers to a holy object—such as a piece of a saint's clothing or a bone fragment—that is kept and honored by the Church.
Relic
Another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Penance where sins are forgiven.
Confession
The language that most of the Old Testament was originally written in
Hebrew
The official public prayer and worship of the Church, which includes the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
Mass
The first Pope chosen by Jesus
Saint Peter
This insect, often found in gardens, is traditionally named after the Virgin Mary because its spots represent her joys and sorrows.
Ladybug
The sacrament through which a man is ordained to the episcopate, priesthood, or diaconate.
Holy Orders
The prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
Moses
The major feast day that marks the "birthday of the Church" when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles.
Pentecost
The young French saint who led the French army to victory and was later martyred at age 19.
St. Joan of Arc
White smoke rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signifies that this specific event has just taken place.