How many sacraments do we have?
7; Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, Anointing of the sick, and Matrimony
What is the Rosary?
Tool of prayer to honor Mary and Jesus's lives.
Why are there 40 days of lent?
Jesus prayed and fasted for 40 days in the desert.
How many readings do we have on Sunday Mass?
4 - 1st Reading; Responsorial Psalm; 2nd Reading; Gospel
What is the prayer that Jesus thought us?
Our Father
What are the 10 commandments (origin)?
The rules/laws given by God to Moses
What are the big beads in the Rosary?
Beginning of a mystery / next part of their lives
What happens after the 40 days?
Palm Sunday / Holy Week
How many times do we hear bells ring?
3 times - Beginning of mass; Consecration (2x)
Who greeted the Virgin Mary "Hail Mary full of grace"?
The angel Gabriel
Where did "Original Sin" come from?
Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit
How many Hail Mary are recited in the Rosary?
53
Why are we not to eat meat on Friday?
Honor Jesus's passing/sacrifice
What is the most sublime moment in Mass?
Consecration of bread and wine
Mary's cousin, Elizabeth, greeted her with this special greeting:
"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb."
Are the Virgin Mary and Saints God? Why?
No - Mary is an intercessor/midwoman and the saints are examples of holy life.
How many mysteries does the rosary have?
4; Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious
What is special about holy week?
Passion of Christ
Who is allowed to receive the holy communion?
Those who have received the Sacrament of the First Communion and attended the mass from the beginning.
What prayer glorifies the Holy Trinity?
The Glory Be
What do we celebrate every time we come to Mass?
The death and resurrection of Jesus
Explain at least 2 mysteries (what part of Jesus and Mary's life/timeline)?
Joyful - Jesus birth
Luminous - Jesus life on earth
Sorrowful - Jesus's passion / holy week
Glorious - Jesus's resurrection / Pentecost
On what day did Jesus resurrect?
How many liturgical cycles do we have?
3 cycles - A, B, and C
What do we ask for in the prayer "Hail Mary"?