Holy Days of Obligation
Parish & Confirmation Facts
General Church Facts
Confirmation Test Vocab
Liturgical Seasons
100

On this day lots of people go to church to celebrate because it is Jesus' birthday

Christmas Day - December 25th

100

Who is the pastor of Resurrection Church?

Monsignor Donald Dwyer

100

Where does the Pope live?

In Vatican City, located in Rome


extra credit: True or False Vatican City is a principality?  True

100

Who were the first human beings?

Adam & Eve

100

This season is the beginning of the Church year.  The color of this season is purple.  It prepares us as well for Christmas.

Advent

200

On this day we celebrate all of those who either gave their life for the church or have given the life to God in a special way

All Saints Day - November 1st


200

In what month will Confirmation take place?

June

200

Who is the current Pope?

Pope Francis

200

During mass, after the Gospel Reading, the priest gives a talk about the scripture readings and how they relate to our lives.  What is that talk called?

The Homily

200

This is the 40 days before Easter. The priests wear purple.

Lent

300

This day is 40 days after Easter, and is the day when Jesus leaves this earth.

Ascension Thursday - the date switches each year

300

What special piece of clothing do you wear to Confirmation and what color is it?


A robe, it is red

300

True or False: Pope Benedict, who was pope before Pope Francis, has died.

False - he is 93 years old

300

This is the name for the 3 persons in one God.

The Holy Trinity

Extra Credit: Can you name the three persons? The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

300

In this season we celebrate the birth of Jesus as God became human.  The priests wear white & gold during this season.

Christmas

400

On this day the Holy Spirit visits Mary and tells her she is going to have a child

The Immaculate Conception of Mary - December 8th

400

What is the address of Resurrection Church?

910 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY

400

Who is the Archbishop of New York

Cardinal Timothy Dolan

400

This is when Jesus rose from the Dead on Easter Sunday

The Resurrection

400

This is the time in the Liturgical Season where we hear about Jesus' life and the miracles he performed and we celebrate the saints of the church.  The priests wear Green.

Ordinary Time

500

On this day we celebrate the day that Mary leaves this earth.

The Assumption of Mary - August 15th
500

Who is the Bishop who will preside over your Confirmation?

Bishop Edmund Whalen

500

How many Cardinals are there currently in the United States?

15

500

This is the most serious sin someone can commit.  It breaks your bond with God.

A Mortal Sin

500

This season takes place in the week leading up to Easter.  It includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.  The priests wear white & red.

The Triduum

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