Catholic Vocabulary
A representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus on it.
Crucifix
What liturgical color does a priest wear most often?
green
The day we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus
Easter
How many sacraments does the Church have?
7
The principle day of the week for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Sunday
Another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confession or Penance
The name of our current Pope.
Pope Francis
The 40 days of fasting before Easter are called...
Lent
Sacraments of Initiation are?....
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist
Fasting, Praying, Almsgiving are all what?
The three pillars of Lent
The book of teachings of the Catholic Church.
Catechism
Father, Son, Holy Spirit are also called...
The Holy Trinity
The 28 day period leading up to Christmas is called...
Advent
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What is in a state of grace?
To be in a “state of grace” means to be free from mortal sin.
The name of the place where the Eucharist is stored?
Tabernacle
The change of bread and wine into the real Body and Blood of Christ during the Mass is called
Transubstantiation
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil collectively are called
The Triduum
The names of the 7 sacraments.
Baptism, Confession, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick
When should you genuflect?
Before entering the pew and anytime you pass in front of the Tabernacle.
What is the action where we bend one knee towards the Tabernacle?
genuflecting
What reading is normally excluded from our Friday masses?
Second Reading
The day that the Holy Spirit came down to Earth.
Pentecost
Used to meditate on life of Christ and his mother.
The Rosary
What is the Apostles Creed Prayer?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Amen.