Hal Le-lujah
How would you define "Mary, the mother of Jesus?"
The perfect model of Christian faith and love
Any deliberate offense, in thought, word, or deed, against the will of God.
What is Easter?
The day the Church celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead after his crucifixion on the Cross?
What are Holy Orders?
The Sacrament given to men who are becoming priests, bishops, or deacons
What does Vocation mean?
A call from God to all members of the Church to embrace a life of holiness, specifically, to religious life, Christian marriage, or single life.
What does "Liturgy of the Word" refer to?
The part of the Mass in which we listen to the readings from the Old Testament, New Testament, the Gospels, and the Homily
Prodigal Son
A character in a parable who Jesus told to illustrate how generous God is in forgiving sinners who repent
Define canonization
The declaration of official belief by the Catholic Church that a person is a resident of Heaven and is called "Saint"
What does Annunciation mean?
The historical event where the archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary and told her that God had selected her to be the mother of his son
Define Paschal Mystery
It refers to the Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ,
Define "deacon"
Baptized men who are not priests but are ordained to the work of service for the Church
DAILY DOUBLE: 2 PART ANSWER: What are the "Prayers of Intercession?" and when are they said during Mass?
1) A prayer on behalf of another person or group. 2) These prayers are said in the Mass after the Homily.
Define catechumanate
The formation of persons in preparation for their Christian Initiation that includes prayer and liturgy, religious instruction, and service to others
What are the Sacraments of Initiation
Baptism,
Eucharist, &
Confirmation!
What does "Assumption" mean, in context of the Bible
The feast that honors the Blessed Virgin Mary being taken up body and soul in heavenly glory when she died
Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe? When is her feast day?
Patron Saint of the Americas
December 12th
What does "Evangelization" mean
Proclaiming the Good News of Christ by what we say and do. Sharing Jesus' story with others
Define Creed
A declaration of the essential beliefs of the Church - said during mass
What are sacraments?
An effective sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life
Define Moral Life in context of the Church
The application of God's laws regarding a person's private and public behavior. We live this by listening to our conscience.
Name the Seven Sacraments
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders
What is the Book of Genesis?
The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible. It is divided into two main parts, with chapters 1-11 telling the story of God and the whole world, and chapters 12-50 focusing in on the story of God, a man, and his family
Define "Gospel" and who are the evangelists who wrote the New Testament
An account of the life and teachings of Jesus. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote the New Testament
Who is the current Pope? What is the name of the Church he lives in and in what city is it?
Pope Francis,
Vatican City, Rome, Italy
What is one thing Father Mike stated today in his Homily?
To say good morning to God,