Latin of the Mass
What is the Latin translation for, “The Lord be with you?”
“Dominus Vobiscum”
There are 4 sets of these spread throughout the Church year. They mark the different seasons of the year. What are they?
Ember Days
List the ancient order of the sacraments of initiation.
Baptism, Conformation, Eucharist
Christian tradition has always considered these two saints to be inseparable. According to Pope Benedict XVI, “together, they represent the whole Gospel of Christ.” They even share a feast day on June 29th!
Saint Peter
and
Saint Paul
Who came to Cantius on a vocational visit and never left?
Fr. Joshua
Over the altar is the Latin phrase,
“Domus Mea Domus Orationis Est.”
What is the translation to English that comes from scripture?
“My house is a house of prayer.”
What is the name of the special hymns sung at Vespers during the octave leading up to Christmas Eve?
O Antiphons
Who is the proper minister of the sacrament of Confirmation?
The Bishop
Who is the only saint whose birth and death are celebrated feast days in the Catholic Church?
Saint John the Baptist:
*Entrance into the world (June 24th)
*Entrance into heaven (August 29th).
Who is the newest saint added to that stained glass window in the Cantius Stairwell?
Saint Michael the Archangel
What was the motto of Pope John Paul II’s papacy, which he took from St. Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary? It signifies our desire to give ourselves entirely to Jesus Christ through Mary.
”Totus Tuus”
Meaning
“Totally Yours”
What feast day did Pope John Paul II establish in 2002? This feast is the fulfillment of the mystic revelations to his fellow Polish pal, Saint Faustina Kowalska.
Divine Mercy Sunday
What is the Matter of the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The Oil of Chrism and the laying on of hands.
In the second century, Emperor Claudius II outlawed marriage to keep men available as soldiers for the Roman army. However, this priest turned saint refused to accept this and continued to marry young couples, leading to this his martyrdom by beheading.
Saint Valentine
This October, Cantius will be hosting its first overnight adoration vigil following the First Friday Mass and concluding at the First Saturday Mass. This vigil will be called the “Night of ___”
What is “Love?”
Translate into English “Et Verbum caro factum est.”
"And the Word was made Flesh."
Starting on the Third Sunday before the First Sunday in Lent, what is the ancient period of time observed for two and a half weeks before the start of Lent?
Septuagesima
(informally called “Pre-Lent”)
By virtue of our Baptism, every Catholic is anointed to serve in these three roles.
Priest,
Prophet,
and King
When she was too sick to attend Christmas Eve Mass, the Holy Spirit projected the Mass on a wall for this 13th century saint, who later became the Patron Saint of Television.
Saint Clare of Assisi
Every Memorial Day, the Canons play against one another in Wiffle Ball. Name the two teams that the Canons break into for this competitive scrimmage.
The Blue Bandits
and
The Red Rascals
During the Preface of the Mass, what is the meaning of "Dignum et justum est"?
"It is meet and just."
*Meet means "suitable, fit, or proper."
Armistice Day is kept in honor of the ending of World War I which concluded on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. However, to the Catholic, November 11th traditionally celebrated this saint feast day for the fall harvest with a traditional roast goose.
Feast of Saint Martin of Tours
(Martinmas)
Finish the sentence. During the Bread of Life Discourse, Jesus said to his disciples, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, _ _ _ _ _ _ _” (John 6:53)
“you do not have life within you.”
August 10th is “National S’mores Day.” It is also the feast day of this martyr, who is known for saying “Turn me over, I am done on this side,” when being slow-roasted to death.
Saint Lawrence
On which Marian Feast Day do we celebrate the founding of the Canons Regular?
The Assumption of Mary - August 15th