Bible Basics
How often should we read the Bible?
Every Day
What are the seven sacraments?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony
What saint used the shamrock to teach about the Blessed Trinity?
St. Patrick
Sacramentals include three things. What are these?
Blessings, Sacred Objects and Sacred Actions
This is a symbol of Baptism. It is a symbol of purification and new spiritual life, representing washing away Original Sin and being born into the Church.
Water
How many Old Testament readings do we hear at Sunday Mass?
1
What three sacraments are considered Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
What two saints were recently canonized? Name at least one.
Saint Carlo Acutis and Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
This is a sacred action completed on Holy Thursday.
Washing of the Feet
This is used in Holy Orders, Confirmation and Baptism. It is used to anoint.
Chrism Oil
How many New Testament readings do we hear at Sunday Mass?
2
What do we receive through the sacraments? We can only receive this through sacraments. This fills us with God’s own life and helps us to live as faithful disciples of Christ.
Sanctifying Grace
What saint is a doctor of the church and the patron saint of musicians, singers, students and teachers? He is known for the creation of Gregorian chant.
Saint Gregory the Great
This is a sacred object that is a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice, often carried or displayed in homes.
Crucifix
This is a symbol of Confirmation. It represents the fervor of the Holy Spirit which is given to the confirmand.
Fire
What does Jeremiah 29:11 say?
Open your Bible and find the reading. :)
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
What two sacraments are considered Sacraments of Healing?
Anointing of the Sick & Reconciliation
What two saints are twin brothers and martyrs? They are known as physicians who ministered to the sick without charge. They are the patron saints of doctors, surgeons and pharmacists.
Saint Cosmas & Saint Damian
This is a prayer or blessing typically completed three times/day before breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Saying Grace
This is a symbol of Holy Orders. It is the special clothing worn by newly ordained priests and deacons, symbolizing their new office and service.
Vestments
What is the last book of the Bible? It contains visions of heaven from the disciple John.
Revelation
What two sacraments are considered Sacraments of Service?
Holy Orders & Matrimony
What 5 saints are our parishes names after?
St. Henry, St. Wendelin, St. Bernard, St. Francis & St. Aloysius
This sacred object is a popular form of devotion to Mary. It is a medal with an image of Mary typically worn on a necklace or chain.
Miraculous Medal
During reconciliation, the priest pronounces this, which are words of forgiveness granted to the penitent.
Absolution