CREED
The collection of books that relate God’s revelation to the human race. It is the inspired word of God written by men and comprises the Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Bible
An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace
Sacrament
A grievous offense against the law of God that deprives us of grace and leads to eternal death
mortal sin
The worship given to God alone
ADORATION
The season of four weeks before Christmas
ADVENT
The teaching authority of the Church
Magisterium
Sacraments can be received only once
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders
Faith, Hope and Charity
Theological virtues
Day marks the beginning of Lent when ashes are put on one’s forehead.
ASH WEDNESDAY
The moment in the Mass when the priest changes bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
CONSECRATION
The oral, unwritten message that Jesus gave the Apostles. Some of it was written down and is found in apostolic documents that are not part of the Bible.
Sacred Tradition
A mixture of olive oil and balm, blessed by the bishop on Holy Thursday
Chrism
What kind of sin is it to miss Mass on Sunday (or Saturday evening) through one’s own fault?
mortal sin
Two days of the year are obligatory fast days for those between the ages of 18-59
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
Sacred vessel in which the host is held and displayed for the purpose of exposition and adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Monstrance
Who has been assigned to each one of us by God to watch over, lead, guide, and protect each of us in all we do.
Guardian angel
The change of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
Transubstantiation
All Fridays and Ash Wednesday are days of
abstinence
Each month is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and people are encouraged to receive Holy Communion on that day to make up for sin.
FIRST FRIDAY
The obligation of every Catholic to receive Holy Communion worthily at least once a year, during the Easter season.
EASTER DUTY
The special privilege granted by God to the Blessed Virgin Mary whereby she was free from original sin from the first moment of her life.
Immaculate Conception
The sacrifice of the New Law in which Christ, through the ministry of the priest, offers Himself to God in an unbloody manner under the appearances of bread and wine.
the Mass
What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
A prayer usually said at noon and six o’clock.
The Angelus
The months dedicated to the honor of the Virgin Mary.