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The number of sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church.
***bonus if you can name them all
What is 7?
The seven sacraments are the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the sick.
The Book of Exodus tells us that Moses received the Ten Commandments here.
What is Mount Sinai?
The Holy Trinity.
Who are the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit?
The first station is called "Jesus is condemned to death". He imposes the death sentence on Jesus.
Who is Pilate?
Our parish is named after a great saint. What is his name and what is he the patron of?
Who is St. Gregory the Great: Patron of musicians, singers, students, and teachers?
This is the part of the Mass wherein the word of God is proclaimed.
What is Liturgy of the Word?
The seventh commandment of God.
What is Thou Shall Not Steal?
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit...
What is the earth?
At the second Station, Jesus receives this.
What is the cross?
Even though his classmates called him "The Dumb Ox" he became a great Doctor of the Church and Patron of Academics.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
The time of the year when Catholics wait for the coming of Jesus.
What is Advent? This is the time for preparation for Christmas. The color for this season is violet.
When Moses received the Commandments from God, this is what they were written on.
What is two tablets of stone?
Our current Pope.
Who is Pope Francis?
At the fifth station, he helps Jesus with his physical burden and carries His cross.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?
He was called by Jesus to become a fisher of men; he is also Patron of Fishermen.
Who is Saint Peter?
The part of the mass wherein the body and blood of Christ are distributed to the people.
What is Communion?
The second Commandment of God.
What is Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain?
Name the day Jesus had supper with his friends for the last time.
What is Holy Thursday?
The thirteenth station is "Jesus is taken down from the cross". He went to Pilate and obtained permission to take Jesus's body and bury it.
Who is Joseph of Arimathea?
The Grandmother of Jesus.
Who is St. Anne?
The part of the Mass where we Catholics believe that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.
What is Consecration?
It is here where the priest dedicates the bread and wine in order for them to become the blood and body of Christ.
This is the third Commandment.
What is Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day?
Name the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles. The birthday of the church.
What is Pentecost?
Bonus Points: What color will the priest wear on Pentecost?
The twelfth station is "Jesus dies on the cross". What words are recorded in the Bible as spoken by Jesus just before He died?
What is "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit"?
There are five main steps to becoming a saint. Can you name them?
What is
1. The local bishop receives the name of the candidate.
2. The Vatican declares that the cause of Sainthood should continue. The future saint is called "Servant of God"
3. The Vatican declares the person Venerable.
4. Beatification: they are now called Blessed
5. Canonization: The Pope declares a New Saint.