Saints
The brother of Simon Peter.
Who is St. Andrew?
These people stand with the parents at Baptism and promise to help raise the child in the faith.
Who are godparents (or sponsors)?
God sent this prophet to Nineveh. When he ran the other way, a great fish swallowed him.
Who is Jonah?
This English colony, founded in 1634 in New England, was originally meant as a place where Catholics could practice the faith.
What is Maryland?
The Scripture readings at Mass are proclaimed from this stand.
What is the ambo?
Patron saint of charitable societies for whom a charity dedicated to taking care of the poor is named.
Who is St. Vincent de Paul?
Only a priest or bishop may celebrate this sacrament of healing for someone who is seriously ill or weak from old age.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
God shut the mouths of the lions when this man was thrown into their den.
Who is Daniel?
This pope called the Second Vatican Council, which opened in 1962.
Who is Pope St. John XXIII?
The book that contains the prayers of the Masses (usually a big red book) is called this.
What is the Roman Missal?
This humble parish priest of Ars spent long hours hearing confessions and is the patron of parish priests.
Who is St. John Vianney?
This scented holy oil is used at Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
What is sacred chrism?
This short tax collector climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus, then welcomed him into his home.
Who is Zacchaeus?
In 1917 Mary appeared to three shepherd children in this Portuguese town.
What is Fatima?
This small flame near the tabernacle shows that the Blessed Sacrament is present.
What is the sanctuary lamp?
This priest founded schools for poor boys in Turin and is a patron of young people.
Who is St. John Bosco?
The sacrament anyone can minister.
What is Baptism?
On a mountain, Peter, James, and John saw Jesus’ face shine like the sun, and Moses and Elijah appeared with him.
What is the Transfiguration?
In 1858 Mary appeared to St. Bernadette at a grotto in this French town, and a spring of healing water followed.
What is Lourdes?
The book that contains the Mass readings arranged for the liturgical year is called this.
What is the Lectionary?
This Dominican brother of Lima, Peru, served the poor and the sick and is often shown with a broom. He is the first Black saint of the Americas.
Who is St. Martin de Porres?
The three holy oils used by the Church.
What are sacred chrism, the oil of the sick, and the oil of the catechumens?
The Old Testament book in which the Archangel Raphael appears by name.
Which Council was intended to mend the Great Schism between the Eastern Orthodox and the Catholic Church?
What is the council of Florence?
Rose vestments are (can be) worn on these two Sundays.
What are Gaudete Sunday (3rd of Advent) and Laetare Sunday (4th of Lent)?