Name that Saint!
Confirmation (again!)
The Catholic Church
Holy Days
The Church Calendar
100

She worked with the very, very poor in Calcutta, India. She founded the Missionaries of Charity. She even won a Nobel Peace Prize.

Mother Theresa

100

The Sacrament of Confirmation is the last Sacrament is the Christian Rites of _________________.

Initiation


Bonus Question: What are the first two?

100

From the Greek, what does Amen mean?

So be it   OR   Truly

100

True or False.  

Catholics are required to attend Mass on all Holy Days of Obligation.

Example: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was celebrated this past August 15,2024.

True.

Bonus question: Are regular Sunday Masses considered Holy Days of Obligation?

100

How many seasons are in the Church's Liturgical year?

Six

200

She was the first citizen born in the United States to be given the title of Saint. Among many things, she is the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools, educators and teachers. She is also the Patron Saint of widows, orphans and people persecuted for their faith.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

200

True or False.

When you say yes to God at your Confirmation, you are accepting a mission from God to "Baptize all nations" as a disciple of Christ.

YES!  This is what Jesus said to his disciples at Pentecost.  Confirmation is like your very own Pentecost.

200

The Sacrament where we acknowledge our sins and are granted forgiveness by Jesus through the Priest

Reconciliation

200

What is the next Holy Day of Obligation?

Hint: It's coming up very soon!

November 1st - All Saints' Day

200

What season are we in right now?

Ordinary Time

300

This Saint was a wealthy lawyer (Chancellor) and knight and advisor to the King of England, Henry VIII. When this Saint wouldn't approve of Henry VIII's divorce from his Roman Catholic wife (so he could marry Ann Boylen), Henry VIII had this Saint beheaded.

St. Thomas More

300

True or False.

Your Confirmation sponsor can be your parent.

False

300

Who did God give the 10 Commandments to on Mount Sinai?

Moses

300

On this Holy Day, we celebrate the Birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ

Christmas, December 25th

300

During what season(s) do the Priests wear purple?

Lent and Advent

400

Every October, St. Thomas More Church has a Blessing of the Animals. We do this in memory of this Saint. He founded the Franciscan Monks and is the Patrol Saint of Animals.

St. Francis of Assisi

400

What is the name of the oil the Bishop uses to place a cross on your forehead at Confirmation?

Chrism

400

What is the number one Commandment?

I, the Lord, am your God. You shall not have any other gods besides me.


Bonus question: Name some other things that could be "god" for us.


400

On this Holy Day, we celebrate Jesus going into to Heaven to sit on his heavenly throne.

The Ascension of Jesus

Bonus question:  What month is this celebrated?

400

What color do priests wear during Easter and Christmas?

White

500

He is the Patron Saint of Students and Universities. He is one of the most influential theologians of all time. He is one of the few doctors of the church.

Theologian means: Someone who studies the nature of God, religion and religious beliefs.

St. Thomas Aquinas

500

During Confirmation (if you accept them), you will receive the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Name One.

Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord.

500

Finish this prayer:

Hail Mary, Full of Grace

The Lord is with thee

Blessed are thou among women 

And blesses is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, 

Mother of God

Prayer for us sinners

Now and at the hour of our death

500

On this Holy Day, we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary being taking into heaven, body and soul after death.

The Assumption of Mary

Bonus question: What month is this celebrated?

500

What are the three holiest days on the Church's calendar?

Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter


Bonus!  What are these three days called?

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