What is connected spiritually with God and dedicated to a profound religious purpose, like the Scriptures or the chrism used in our sacraments, is called “_________.”
What is sacred?
The word ________ comes from a Greek word meaning "fiftieth."
What is Pentecost?
We are sealed with the Gift of the _____ in Confirmation.
What is Holy Spirit?
Our _____ vocation is our call from God to holiness and to evangelization.
What is common?
What feast day is celebrated on March 25?
What is The Annunciation of the Lord?
The commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood.
What is Holy Thursday?
"...O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria..."
What is the Salve Regina?
St. Thomas Aquinas, the great scholastic theologian of the thirteenth century, devised the following five arguments (or “proofs”) for the _______.
What is Existence of God?
________ is perfumed oil consecrated, or blessed, by a bishop.
What is Sacred Chrism?
A love and respect for all that God has created.
What is piety or reverence?
________ is the state of those who have chosen to remain single, promising to devote themselves to the work of God and the Church for the sake of the Kingdom.
What is celibacy?
What feast day is celebrated on July 16?
What is Our Lady of Mount Carmel?
The observation of the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
What is Good Friday?
"...that I have greatly sinned through my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do..."
What is the Penitential Act?
A man or woman whose personal holiness, theological orthodoxy, and intellectual and spiritual insight have made a significant contribution to the Church’s treasury of wisdom. Thirty-two men and four women have received this title. Some of the more recent ones include St. Gregory of Narek, St. Hildegard of Bingen (shoutout Amalia!), and St. John of Avila).
What is Doctor of the Church?
One must be in a state of ________ to be fully open to the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
What is grace?
The ability to make good choices.
What is counsel?
It takes many years for most people to discover their particular _______– their call to a specific way of life.
What is vocation?
What feast day is celebrated on September 8?
What is The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
The day after Jesus was greeted with palm leaves and the day before Judas decided to betray him.
What is Holy Monday?
"O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in thy mercy hear and answer me."
What is the Memorare?
__________ refers to the human power to figure something out, as opposed to “revelation”, which is what we know because God has told us.
What is natural reason?
Those preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are called ________.
What is candidates?
The ability to love others as Jesus calls us to.
What is understanding?
Men and women who take a vow of _____________ choose to live a life of loving service to God, the Church, and their community while remaining single, and living a life of celibacy.
What is chastity?
What feast day is celebrated on December 12?
This day commemorates the day Jesus returned to Jerusalem from Bethany, passing a barren fig tree on the way, which he used as an example to teach his disciples." The passages discussing this are found in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark.
What is Holy Tuesday?
What are the FIVE Joyful Mysteries in order?
What are 1) The Annunciation, 2) The Visitation, 3) The Nativity, 4) The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, and 5) The Finding of Jesus in the Temple?
__________ refers to the living authority of the Catholic Church, carried out by the pope union with the bishops, to teach on all questions of faith and morals and to interpret with fidelity all practices of prayer and worship. (See CCC 85-87).
What is Magisterium?
At Confirmation, ________ present the candidates to the bishop for anointing.
What is sponsors?
The knowledge and ability to recognize and follow God's will in our lives.
What is wisdom?
Men and women who take a vow of _________ promise to live simply as Jesus did, to share their belongings, and to own no personal property.
What is poverty?
When is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
What is December 8?
The commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
What is Palm Sunday?
What are the FIVE Sorrowful Mysteries in order?
What are: 1) The Agony in the Garden, 2) The Scourging at the Pillar, 3) The Crowning with Thorns, 4) The Carrying of the Cross, and 5) The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord?
_______ is derived from an ancient Hebrew word that means “to unveil or uncover” and refers to the ways God makes himself and the mysteries of the faith known to us through Scripture and Tradition.
What is Revelation?
A ________ is a local area of the Church led by a bishop.
What is diocese?
Wonder and awe; a recognition that God's presence and love fill all creation.
What is fear of the Lord?
Men and women who take a vow of _________ promise to listen carefully to God's direction in their lives by obeying the leaders of the Church and of their communities.
What is obedience?
When is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes?
What is February 11?
The day we recall Judas' betrayal of Jesus.
What is Spy Wednesday?
What are the FIVE Luminous Mysteries in order?
What are: 1) The Baptism of the Lord, 2) The Wedding Feast at Cana, 3) The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, 4) The Transfiguration, and 5) The Institution of the Eucharist?
_______ refers to the living transmission of the Word of God. The teachings of the apostles and all that was entrusted to them by the Lord are transmitted to us through the Church’s doctrine, life, and worship). (See CCC 75-78, 81).
What is Sacred Tradition?
From the very beginning of the Church, there was a connection between Baptism and the ________ by the Apostles.
What is laying on of hands?
The strength to give witness to our faith in Jesus Christ.
What is fortitude or courage?
____________ are called to a specific religious order or congregation, such as the Franciscans, Dominicans, or Jesuits.
What is religious priests?
When is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
What is August 15?
This day marks a time of waiting and preparation. It is an interesting day because it links the sadness of the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday with his joyful resurrection of Easter Sunday. On this day, the sorrow of Jesus dying is replaced by a quiet hope.
What is Holy Saturday?
What are the FIVE Glorious Mysteries in order?
What are: 1) The Resurrection, 2) The Ascension, 3) The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 4) The Assumption, and 5) The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth?
The books of the Bible are divinely “inspired,” which means that their human authors—writing freely using their own intellects and talents under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit—wrote down only the truth. (CCC 107).
What is Divine Inspiration?
In Confirmation, the ________ and ________ are signs of the Holy Spirit's presence.
What is laying on of hands and anointing?
The ability to learn more about God and his plan.
What is knowledge?
True or False? Only those who follow God's call to the ordained ministry share in the priesthood of the faithful.
What is False; all people are called to this life of sacrifice and worship?
When is the Feast of the Visitation?
What is May 31?
The day that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ!
What is Easter Sunday?
What prayer do we pray at the end of the rosary?
What is the Hail, Holy Queen?