Vocab
What something is. It determines how something will act and establishes a certain fulfillment of that thing.
What is nature?
The theological virtue that makes it possible for us to trust in God and His plan of love. Through this virtue, we can trust that we will receive the promise of Heaven if we remain in God's grace.
What is hope?
The priest pours this on our heads during Baptism.
What is holy water?
On this day we pray for all the souls in purgatory.
What is All Souls Day?
The Nativity, or Christmas, celebrates this event.
What is the birth of Jesus Christ?
This is the forgiveness of sins and friendship with God.
What is salvation?
The virtue whereby we follow the commands of those in rightful authority over us.
What is obedience?
Priests may not (usually) receive this sacrament.
What is matrimony?
This is the day following Halloween. (Hint: we recognize all of the people who went straight to Heaven after dying, aka ____)
What is All Saints Day?
The Feast of the Epiphany celebrates when these three individuals brought the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.
Who are the Magi (or Wise Men or Three Kings)?
This word means to become flesh.
What is incarnation?
The cardinal virtue that allows us to control and direct our desires for created goods and pleasures according to God's plan.
What is temperance?
In order to become a priest or deacon, a person receives this sacrament.
What are holy orders?
This is the season of preparation for both the birth of Christ and for the Second Coming of Christ.
What is Advent?
This person was born several months before Jesus and lept in his mother's womb whenever the pregnant Mary greeted her.
Who is John the Baptist?
A small, secure container made of precious metals where Jesus is present in the Eucharist. (Hint: In St. Joseph the Worker Church, this is the golden box placed directly under the Crucifix)
What is a tabernacle?
The virtue by which we give due honor and service to those we are indebted to.
What is piety?
In this sacrament, commonly called confession, we receive forgiveness for our sins and are reconciled with God.
What is the sacrament of reconciliation and penance?
This is the season of preparation for Jesus Death and Resurrection.
What is Lent?
This term means a manifesting or revealing.
What is epiphany?
This is the act of giving adoration and reverence.
What is worship?
The cardinal virtue that enables our minds to know what is truly good in every situation and then how to achieve it. Right reason in action.
What is prudence?
The form, or words used, during this sacrament include the priest saying: "This is my body.... this is the chalice of my blood."
What is the Holy Eucharist?
This is the majority of the year. (Hint: it's a synonym for regular)
What is ordinary time?
The Immaculate Conception is the belief that Mary was born free of _____ so that she could be the mother of Jesus.
What is original sin?