Sacraments
This sacrament is the first sacrament a catholic receives. You must receive this sacrament before all others.
What is baptism?
This saint is very important to the Catholic faith. She has many names. (Hint: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Holy Mother of God, etc.) An angel came to her and told her that she would be the mother of the Messiah.
Who is Saint Mary?
This is the first season of the liturgical year. It begins four Sundays before Christmas. Serves as a time of preperation for Christ's arrival at Christmas. Some symbols of Advent are the wreath and the four candles. The color of advent is violet/purple.
What is Advent?
This holiday is preceded by the season of Advent. It takes place within Christmastide which is twelve days long. (Hint: Jesus and the Nativity are important during this time.)
What is Christmas?
This is the amount of days God took to create everything.
What is seven days?
This sacrament is one that we receive every Sunday. It reminds us of Jesus' sacrifice.
What is the Eucharist?
This saint is one of the twelve apostles. He persecuted, which means that he hunted down and killed, early Christians. Later, Jesus converted him and was given a new name. This saint was the one who Jesus told to tell people about the good news of the lord. Also, he denied that he knew Jesus three times before the rooster crowed.
Who is Saint Paul?
This time of the liturgical year does not have anything special in it. The main focus in the readings of the Mass is Christ's earthly ministry, rather than any one particular event. This seasons color is green.
What is Ordinary Time?
This holiday is preceded by holy week. Associated with spring. A three hour long service/vigil is held before this time. (Hint: A big bunny brings eggs.)
What is Easter?
This is what the currency of the Hebrews was made of. Judas betrayed Jesus for this kind of precious metal.
Bonus: This is how much Judas betrayed Jesus for.
What is silver? Bonus: What is 30 pieces of silver?
This sacrament brings us closer to God when we stray away from him. It cleans our souls of sin.
What is Penance/ Reconciliation?
This saint is Christ's step father. He was the husband of Saint Mary. He raised Jesus to be a carpenter just as he was.
Who is Saint Joseph?
This season usually lasts 40 days, includes "Passion Sunday" and "Palm Sunday", and leads into Easter. A tradition of this time is to give up something for 40 days. The crucifix and the saints are covered by purple cloth. This seasons color is violet/purple and on some days is rose colored.
What is Lent?
This is the day when the washing of the feet is done. During Gloria in Excelsis Deo, all of the church bells may be rung and the instruments played. After this song no music is played until the Easter Vigil. (Hint: Think about your time at church last year. Were there any times when you noticed the lack of music? Did your parents bring it up at all?)
What is Holy Thursday?
This woman is Saint Mary's cousin. She is also the mother of John the Baptist.
Who is Saint Elizabeth?
This sacrament is what most of us are called to do. When you accept this sacrament you promise to bring children into the world.
What is Marriage?
This saint got his start by dropping money down a chimney for three poor girls so they could get married. Now, he drops presents down the chimney and puts them under the Christmas tree. (Hint: It is Santa Claus.)
Who is Saint Nickolas?
This season extends from the Easter Vigil through Pentecost Sunday. This season is a time of sorrow and respect towards Jesus' sacrifice. This season's color is white, but red on the feast of Pentecost.
What is Eastertide?
This day is when we remember Christ's passion, or sacrifice, and crucifixion. The crucifix is unveiled. Priests will wear red.
What is Good Friday?
This is the man who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Who is John the Baptist?
Those of us who aren't called to marry are called to do this. Generally speaking, when accepting this sacrament, you forfeit the sacrament of marriage in order to better serve God and his people.
What is Holy Orders?
This married couple was ordained saints because of their dedication to taking care of the land they worked on. (Hint: The female saint's name is Spanish for Mary)
Who are Saint Isidore and Saint Maria?
This season consists of Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Footwashing takes place during this time. With no liturgical celebration, there is no color.
What is the Easter Tridium?
This service is held before the sun rises after Good Friday. The lights will be off at the beginning of the service. Light is used to signify Jesus rising from hell and death. If statues and images are still covered then they will be uncovered without ceremony before the Easter Vigil service.
What is Holy Saturday?
This is the angel that told Saint Mary that she would be the mother of Christ.