Order of the Mass
What is the proper way to show reverence at the beginning of Mass?
Genuflect when you enter the church.
100-point Bonus: how should we Genuflect?
What are Saints?
Followers of Christ who lived holy lives on earth and are now in Heaven, sharing eternal life with God.
God the Father, God the Son (Jesus) and God the Holy Spirit
What are the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation?
Baptism, Communion and Confirmation (Eucharist)
Recite the Glory Be
Glory be to The Father, and to The Son and to The Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen.
How can we show respect to God while in the Church and during Mass?
Be quiet, avoid interrupting others' prayers, offer peace to those near you, and exit quietly if you need to during Mass.
Name the Saint who recognized that Jesus Christ is the Son of God
Saint Peter, the first Pope
What is Jesus' Mission on Earth?
Jesus wants us to change the way we live, to love God and to love others like He does.
What happens when we are baptized?
We are freed from Original Sin
We become adoptive children of God
We are become part of the Catholic Church
Who is Mary and why is she important?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Mother of God, and she is important because she said "yes" to God's will so that we may be saved.
What kind of text will the Celebrant (Priest) read from during Mass?
The Gospel (Books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John)
What are the four marks (characteristics) of the Catholic Church?
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic.
200-point bonus: Why does each of these characteristics describe our Church?
What are some ways we can serve others' as part of Jesus' Mission?
The Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy
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What responsibilities do Godparents share?
Godparents promise to support their Godchild as they grow in faith by being good examples to the children and participating in their formation (like teaching them to pray, or bringing them to Mass)
Name two Titles of Mary
100-point bonus for each team that can share one!
What prayer is said when we Profess our Faith at Mass?
The Nicene Creed
What is the Mission of the Church?
To share the Good News of Jesus Christ and spread the Kingdom of God by telling others that:
- God loves and cares for all people
- God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to show us how to live and save us from sin
- Jesus shares the life of God with us and gives us the hope of life forever with God
- All people are invited to believe in Jesus and be baptized in the Church
What are two ways that Jesus shows us God's love?
In His ministry, Jesus...
- Taught about God the Father's love
- Fed the hungry and ate with those who were ignored
- Welcomed everyone
- Forgave the sins of those who were truly sorry
- Healed the sick
Baptism anoints us to share which of Jesus' responsibilities?
We become Prophets, Priests and Kings
Recite the Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth
What should you do when the Celebrant holds up the Body and Blood of Christ?
Say "My Lord and my God" or "My Jesus, mercy"
How can you be a Steward of Creation
Use the gifts (talent, time or money) you have been given by God to serve others.
Definition: Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ
Evangelization
Name two Corporal Works of Mercy
- Feed the Hungry
- Give drink to the Thirsty
- Clothe the Naked
- Visit the Imprisoned
- Shelter the Homeless
- Visit the Sick
- Bury the Dead
Name all of the prayers we pray during the Rosary.
The Apostles' Creed
The Our Father
The Hail Mary
The Glory Be
The Fatima Prayer
The Hail Holy Queen