The Saints
The apostle known as the “rock” of the Church.
St. Peter
Celebrated on November 1, this day honors all the saints, known and unknown.
All Saints Day
This devotion involves meditating on 14 events from Jesus’ passion and death.
The stations of the cross
He led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Moses
Catholics dip their fingers in this and bless themselves when entering a church.
Holy Water
Patron saint of lost things; people pray to him when they misplace something.
St. Anthony
This feast on August 15 celebrates Mary being taken body and soul into heaven
The Assumption of Mary
This devotion is focused on honoring the Eucharist outside of Mass, often in a monstrance
Eucharistic adoration
He betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
Judas Iscariot
On Fridays during Lent, Catholics traditionally abstain from this type of food.
Meat
This saint is known for his “Little Way” of loving God in everyday life.
St. Thérèse
This feast celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles, marked by the visit of the Magi.
The Epiphany
This devotion involves praying for a particular need or intention over nine days.
A novena
This king of Israel was known for his wisdom and wrote many of the Psalms.
King David
On All Souls’ Day, many Catholics follow this tradition to honor the dead.
He is the “Apostle of the Americas,” a missionary who worked in Mexico in the 1500s and also saw the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Juan Diego
This feast, celebrated 60 days after Easter, honors the Holy Spirit descending on the apostles
Pentecost
This devotion, revealed to St. Faustina, focuses on the mercy of God and is often prayed at 3 p.m.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
He was a tax collector called by Jesus to follow Him, and wrote one of the four Gospels.
Matthew
On Palm Sunday, the faithful carry these blessed items to remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
Palm brances
This saint is known as the “Apostle of Ireland” and is famous for using a shamrock to teach about the Trinity.
St. Patrick
I am the holy day of obligation celebrated on December 8, honoring Mary being preserved from sin.
The Immaculate Conception
This prayer is said three times daily, often at 6 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m., calling to mind the Incarnation.
The Old Testament prophet who confronted King Ahab and called down fire from heaven.
Elijah
Catholics often kiss this during Mass or venerate it on Good Friday.
The crucifix