Prayer
This prayer is also known as the "Lord's Prayer" because Jesus Himself taught it to the Disciples when they asked Him, "Lord, teach us to pray."
What is the Our Father?
This parish motto invites everyone to worship with us at St. Frances Cabrini Church.
What is "All are welcome."?
After the homily, the entire congregation stands up together to profess what we believe using this ancient summary of our faith.
What is the Creed? (or Apostles Creed or Nicene Creed)?
This large, usually red book sits on the altar, and contains all the prayers and blessings used by the priest during Mass.
What is the Roman Missal?
The Bible is divided into these two main sections, one before Jesus’s birth and one after.
What are the Old Testament and the New Testament?
This 4-step Latin method of praying with Scripture translates to "Divine Reading" and involves listening to God's voice in the Bible.
What is Lectio Divina?
This priest serves as the pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church.
Who is Fr. Mike (or Fr. Mike Krenik)?
During this part of the Mass, the congregation listens to specific needs of the congregation and Church, and responds together, "Lord, hear our prayer."
What are Prayers of the Faithful (or Intercessions)?
This official book contains the essential teachings of the Catholic Church and is often referred to as the "CCC."
What is the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
These four writers wrote the Gospels.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
This is the total number of "Hail Marys" said during the five decades of a standard Rosary.
What is 50?
Cabrini is one of many parishes in the Twin Cities that makes up this group overseen by Archbishop Bernard Hebda?
What is the Archidocese (of Saint Paul and Minneapolis)?
The Catholic Mass is divided into these two parts.
What are the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Celebrated on March 25th, this feast day honors the Angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would be the Mother of God.
What is the Annunciation?
This first book of the Bible contains the stories of Creation, Noah's Ark, and Abraham.
What is the Book of Genesis?
Named for a monastic community in France, this ecumenical form of prayer is known for its candlelight, silence, and short, repetitive chants like "Jesus, Remember Me."
What is Taizé?
This circular maze provides Cabrini parishoners with an opportunity for prayer.
What is the Labyrinth?
Named for a Greek word meaning "thanksgiving," this major prayer at Mass is when the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
What is the Eucharistic Prayer?
Based in Vatican City, he is the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the global Catholic Church.
Who is Pope Leo?
This book of the Old Testament is actually a collection of 150 sacred songs and poems that the Church still uses as prayer every single day.
What are the Psalms?
The four traditional steps of Lectio Divina are Lectio (Read), Meditatio (Reflect), Oratio (Pray), and this final step, which means "to rest in God's presence."
What is Contemplation (Contemplatio)?
This country is where St. Frances Xavier Cabrini was born.
What is Italy?
This part of the Liturgy of the Word is usually sung between the First and Second Readings, and the congregation repeats a specific refrain.
What is the Responsorial Psalm?
Lasting for 40 days, this liturgical season is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to prepare for Easter.
What is the liturgical season of Lent?
Written by St. John, this final book of the Bible uses vivid imagery to describe the ultimate victory of God over evil.
What is the Book of Revelation?