Advent
How many candles are on an advent wreath including the Christ candle in the middle?
5
How many Gospels are there in the New Testament?
4
Who is the Pastor of our church?
Father Chris
What is the title of the leader of the Catholic Church?
What is the most famous prayer to the Blessed Mother?
The Hail Mary
What are the colors of the candles on an Advent wreath (how many of each color)?
3 purple
1 rose
1 white
What are the names of the 4 Gospels?
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Who is the statue of in the gathering plaza outside our church?
St. Therese (The Little Flower)
What is the name of our current Pope?
Pope Francis
What is the most famous prayer to God the Father?
The Our Father
What period of time begins the Liturgical Calendar?
Advent!
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament?
Saint Paul
Where does the priest stand when he is saying the prayers to turn bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus during Mass?
At the Altar
Where does the Pope reside (live)?
In Vatican City, an independent city within the city of Rome, Italy
What is a short prayer that Catholics do, often before and after saying a longer prayer that honors all 3 persons of the Holy Trinity?
The Sign of the Cross AND/OR The Glory Be
How many weeks does Advent last?
4 weeks
What are the New Testament stories about?
The life and teachings of Jesus Christ
What is a way that someone your age (5th/6th grade) can contribute to our parish of St. Therese of Carmel?
Serve as an Altar Server
Serve as a Minister of Hospitality
Donate money that you earn
Say thank you to the priests and deacons
What is the definition of a Holy Day of Obligation?
A day when Catholics are supposed to attend Mass.
What prayer TOOL is used to honor the Blessed Mother and her son Jesus? We hold it while praying many Hail Marys, Our Fathers, Glory Be, and other prayers
The Rosary
What is the point of Advent?
To prepare our hearts for the birth of Christ!
What is the official name of the type of letters that Saint Paul often wrote to people after leaving to go preach at the next place?
Epistle
Who was the first Pastor of St. Therese of Carmel?
Father Nick Dempsey (our Hall is named after him)
Name 2 Holy Days of Obligation
Every Sunday, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Ascension of Jesus, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, All Saints' Day, The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Christmas, Easter (but it always falls on a Sunday)
What type of prayer experience can we participate in to spend time with Jesus in a church?
Adoration