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On March 5, 2025, the Priest's vestment will be this color.

What is purple?

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This Saint is often depicted in art and literature tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows. He is the patron saint of Archers as well as the patron saint of athletes.

Who is St. Sebastian?

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Previously known as "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" this class is taught every Sunday by Andrew after mass and dinner. It is a process for adults who want to join the Catholic Church or learn more about it.

What is OCIA?

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The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on this Mountain.

What is Mount Sinai?

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In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, this character says: 

"Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”

Who is Master Yoda?

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Matthias replaced this apostle.

Who is Judas?

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Beheaded for defending the sanctity of marriage, this saint was a counselor to King Henry VIII. 


Who is St. Thomas More? 


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This dance is held at Besler's Caddillac Ranch in the spring, last year the theme was "Through the Dcades"

What is the Spring Soirée?

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This disciple denied Jesus three times.

Who is Peter?

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This athlete is the only person to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series.

Who is Deion Sanders?

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This will be held under the mouth of receiving communion at mass. 

What is a paten?

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This man welcomed the baby Jesus when his parents brought him to the Temple; he told Mary and Joseph that "this child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel." 

Who is Saint Simeon?

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This is from 4-6 pm every Thursday at the Newman Center and is when the Eucharistic Host is displayed in a monstrance on the altar.

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

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This disciple wrote two books in the Bible, one being Acts.

Who is Luke?

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This law states that the pressure and volume of a gas are inversely proportional when temperature is constant.

What is Boyle's Law?


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This prayer containing three Hail Marys is prayed in honor of the Incarnation.

What is The Angelus?

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This saint was the first Native American to be canonized, often called the "Lilly of Mohawks." 

Who is St. Kateri Tekakwitha?

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After attending this event, you might be able to dance to "American Kids," "Footloose," and "Copperhead Road.

What is Country Dance Night?

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This man had to climb a sycamore tree to see Jesus.

Zacchaeus

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This Italian coach received a base salary of $400,000 (in 2024) and has 11 National Championships for NCAA Women's basketball

Who is Geno Auriemma?

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This Holy Day of Obligation is not listed: 

Solemnity of Mary 

Ascension of Jesus

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 

Solemnity of All Saints

Christmas

*hint: it is often referred to as Mary's Birthday*

What is the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

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Saint Lawrence became the patron saint of these people because as he was being roasted alive by the Romans, he is said to have cheerfully commented, "This side is well done; turn me over!"

Who are Cooks?

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Last Spring (2024) the JacketCatholic Organization recieved two awards, the first award was Outstanding Student Organization, what was the second award?

What is the Outstanding Social Event award? 


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This New Testament book contains the famous "Armor of God" passage.

What is Ephesians?


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The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 78. What is the largest number of the set of three?

What is 28?

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