The Saints
Catholic Vocabulary
Mary
Vestments
Misc.
100

This patron saint of France is famous for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronation of Charles VII of France during the Hundred Years' War. 

What is Saint Joan of Arc

100

A small, saucer-like metal disk that holds the Eucharistic bread.

What is the paten,

100

She appeared in Mexico to Juan Diego under this title.

What is Our Lady of Guadalupe.

100

The cord used as a belt to gird the Alb. It symbolizes the virtues of chastity and continence.

What is the cincture.

100

Mother Angelica founded this organization in Irondale, Alabama. 

What is EWN or the Eternal Word Network. 

200

According to Christian tradition, Emperor Diocletian ordered this saint and Roman soilder to be executed by archers for his Christian faith. He was tied to a post, shot multiple times, and left for dead.

What is Saint Sebastian. 
200

Word meaning "universal".

What is Catholic.

200

She appeared under this title when she said "I am the immaculate conception"

What is Our Lady of Lourdes.

200

A garment put on over all others that symbolizes the virtue of charity and the yoke of unselfish service for the Lord. It aligns with the liturgical calendar. 

What is the chasuble.

200

During the Sacrament of Baptism, the priest asks the godparent or the catechumen “What do you ask of The Church of God?”

What is "Faith".

300

This saint translated the bible into Latin and famously pulled a thorn from the paw of a lion.

What is Saint Jerome. 

300

The three days commemorating the paschal suffering and death of Jesus.

What is the Triduum.

300

Mary appeared to these three children under the title Our Lady of Fatima.

What is Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta.

300

Also known as a soutane, it comes in a number of styles or cuts, though no particular symbolism attaches to these. It usually has 33 buttons.

What is the cassock.

300

St. Bernard of Clairvaux famously excommunicated this creature in 1121 at the Abbey of Foigny in France. 

What are flies. 

400

This saint famously said "turn me over, I'm done on this side". 

What is Saint Lawrence.

400

Christ's work of redemption accomplished through his passion, death, resurrection, and ascension.

What is the Pascal Mystery. 

400

An ancient title symbolizing guidance for sailors and believers.

What is Stella Maris or Star of the Sea.

400

An oblong, white linen cloth worn around the neck and shoulders by Christian priests and clergy under the alb

What is the Amice.
400

What Pope declared himself a prisoner of the Vatican?

What is Pope Pius IX

500
The patron saint of science who argued science and religion do not contradict one another but complement one another.

What is Saint Albert the Great.

500

Church term for the Vatican ambassador to another country and the papal liaison with the church in that country

What is the apostolic nuncio.

500

A title highlighting her role in the bearing of Christ, the Wisdom of God.

What is Seat of Wisdom.

500

A long white vestment worn by the priest during Mass that symbolizes innocence and purity.

What is the alb.

500

The council that established the Son of God is true God, begotten of God the Father before all ages. 

What is the First Ecumenical Council, Nicea, 325 A.D.

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