St. Patrick
What happened to St. Patrick when he was 14 years old?
He was captured by Irish pirates
How many times are you required to go to Reconciliation each year?
At least once
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, what did the crowds wave and lay on the ground before him?
Palms
At what Mass does the Priest wash the feet of the 12 parishioners?
Holy Thursday
What two institutions did Jesus give us at the Last Supper?
The Eucharist and the Priesthood
What kind of "religion(s)" were the Irish people practicing when St. Patrick was brought to Ireland?
Paganism and Druidry
When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, what kind of of animal was he riding on?
Donkey
What does the word "Triduum" mean?
A period of three day of prayer preceding a Catholic Feast
What does the Deacon carry into the church on Easter Vigil?
The Pachal (Easter) Candle
Why does the priest sprinkle us with Holy Water at the Easter Vigil?
To remind us of our Baptism
How did St. Patrick escape from slavery in Ireland?
God told him in a dream to flee to the coast where some sailors agreed to take him home
What event is remembered on Holy Thursday?
The Last Supper
On Good Friday, we venerate the cross. What does that mean?
The whole congregation goes forth to the altar and kisses (or in some way shows love for) the cross
What are the palms from last year used for this year?
They are burned to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday
What are the only two Masses that we ring the bells while we sing the Gloria?
Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday)
What did St. Patrick use to teach the Irish people about the Holy Trinity?
The Shamrock ☘
What do we remember on Good Friday?
The day that Jesus died for our sins on the Cross
Which Mass starts outside with a fire pit?
What day do adults get baptized?
Easter Vigil
Why is Good Friday called good?
It is called good because it is the day that Jesus fulfilled his purpose - he died so that we all could be forgiven
And that, my dear students, is the GOOD news!
Why is St. Patrick the Patron Saint of Engineers?
Because he built churches all over Ireland
Good Friday
Name the days of the Triduum?
Holy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Vigil (or Holy Saturday)
What does 4 things does priest cut into the Paschal Candle?
1. a cross
2. Alpha symbol
3. Omega Symbol
4. Roman numerals for the year (MMXXIV)
Why is Holy Thursday sometimes called Maundy Thursday?
Maundy (Latin for Command) reminds us of the commands that Jesus gave his disciples (and us) at the Last Supper