The Paschal Mystery
The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus that brought about our Salvation
What is the Paschal Mystery
Wisdom, understanding and counsel are just a few of these, though you probably won't find them under your Christmas tree.
What are gifts of the Holy Spirit.
One, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
What are the four Marks of the Church.
The conception of the Virgin Mary free from original sin by virtue of the merits of her son Jesus.
What is the immaculate conception.
The canceling of punishment through certain good works and prayers.
What is an indulgence.
”Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”
What is Its a Wonderful Life.
The mystery of Jesus rising from the dead three days after his death on the cross.
What is the Resurrection.
Charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity....As Jackie Gleason would say, "How sweet it is"
What are the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Another word for catholic (note the small "c")
What is Universal?
A solemnly defined teaching of the Church to be believed by all.
What is Dogma.
Those who die in God's grace and friendship and are perfectly purified go here when they die.
What is Heaven.
“Rats. Nobody sent me a Christmas card today. I almost wish there weren’t a holiday season. I know nobody likes me. Why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize it?”
What is A Charlie Brown Christmas.
Calvary
Where was Jesus Crucified.
The Third Divine Person of the Holy Trinity, the bond of love between the Father and the Son.
What is the Holy Spirit.
This type of succession is one of the differences between the Catholic Church and Protestant Churches.
What is Apostolic Succession.
The announcement by the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would conceive and become the mother of Jesus.
What is the Annunciation.
Not quite Hell... but it is still on the warm side, fortunately, its a dry heat.
What is Purgatory.
No! No! I want an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!
What is A Christmas Story.
The word meaning "Dawn" or "From the East".
What is Easter.
The continuing change worked by God in us, freeing us from sinful habits and forming in us Christlike affections, dispositions, and virtues.
What is Sanctification.
The two dimensions that come together in perfect unity which make the Catholic Church unique.
What is Human and Divine.
The action of saying a prayer on behalf of another person.
What is intercession.
This Judgment occurs at the moment of death, when you will know if you deserve punishment in Hell, happiness in Heaven, or purification in Purgatory
What is the Particular Judgment.
"Of course you’re not an elf. You’re 6-foot-3 and had a beard since you were 15."
What is Elf.
The combination of divine and human natures in the single person of Christ.
What is Hypostatic Union.
The process of becoming right with God, or holy.
What is Justification.
1. A human leadership,
2. Common worship and
3. Common beliefs.
What are the 3 earthly/visible elements of the Catholic Church.
1) Her Immaculate Conception, 2) Her Perpetual Virginity, 3) Her Divine Maternity, and 4) Her Glorious Assumption.
What are the Marian Dogmas.
The point at which the truth of each man's relationship with God will be laid bare.
The General Judgment.
“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.”
What is The Polar Express.