Sacraments
The Sacrament in which we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ
What is the Eucharist? or What is Holy Communion?
The number of Bible readings at Sunday Mass.
What is four?
Usually and Old Testament Reading, a Psalm, a New Testament Reading, and a Gospel selection.
Often found in small fonts located at the entrance of churches and is meant to remind us that we were purified in baptism and to seek forgiveness of our post-baptismal sins.
What is Holy Water?
Moses received the Commandments from God written on this.
What are two tablets of stone?
A gesture of ancient Christian origin by which people bless themselves, others, or objects is also known as 'the sign of the Lord.'
What is the Sign of the Cross
This saint is symbolized by a rooster, a fish, and an upside down cross
Who is St. Peter?
This popular Feast Day marks the beginning of Lent.
What is Ash Wednesday?
The Sacrament that completes Baptism
What is Confirmation?
The correct posture of the faithful during the Bible readings before the proclamation of the Gospel
What is sitting?
A meditative prayer that tells the story of Jesus and Mary, and is recited with the help of a string of beads or a knotted cord.
What is the Rosary?
The second commandment
What is you shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain?
We show respect and reverence to the Blessed Sacrament by facing the tabernacle and bending our right knee to the floor during this gesture.
What is Genuflection?
This saint is known as the the "Little Flower" and is often depicted carrying a bouquet of roses
Who is St. Therese of Lisieux?
This feast day is as much a cultural feast day as a religious one and celebrates the patron saint of Ireland
What is St. Patrick's Day?
The two Sacraments of Healing
What are the Sacraments of Reconcilliation and Annointing of the Sick?
The gesture you ought to make just before receiving the Eucharist if you are not kneeling.
What is a bow?
This prayer, asking for divine protection or favor, prepares people to receive the grace of the sacraments and grow closer to Christ.
What is a blessing?
The third commandment
What is remember to keep holy the Sabbath day?
This brief, prayerful greeting is usually exchanged between parishioners and family members during Mass.
What is the Sign of Peace?
This teenage soon-to-be-saint documented Eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions, and catalogued both on a website he designed before his death from leukemia in 2006. His is often pictured holding a monstrance.
Who is Blessed Carlo Acutis?
This feast day marks the end of the Christmas season.
What is the Baptism of the Lord?
The three Sacraments of Initiation
What are the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation?
The Mass is divided into these two parts
The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist
Traditionally used in exorcisms, this sacramental can also be used to bless homes. It can be sprinkled or laid down in a line to act as a spiritual line of protection against evil spirits. Some people even use it in cooking.
What is Blessed Salt?
The seventh commandment
What is thou shall not steal?
This gesture of signing ourselves with the Cross is a way of praying, “May the Lord be in my mind, on my lips, and in my heart" is made before this reading at Mass.
What is the Gospel?
This popular saint is symbolized by a bishop's miter, three gold balls, and gold coins.
Who is St. Nicholas?
These two Marian feast days are Holy Days of Obligation.
What are the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1 and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8?
The two Sacraments of Vocation
What are Matrimony and Holy Orders
This sacred music takes a place of pride in the Roman liturgy.
What is Gregorian Chant?
This small piece of brown cloth is typically worn under clothing and symbolizes a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is associated with the Carmelite Order, signifying a special relationship with Mary as their spiritual mother and a commitment to her protection.
What is a brown scapular?
According to the Book of Exodus, Moses received the Ten Commandments here.
Where is Mount Sinai?
When the priest makes this gesture at mass, he is calling down the Holy Spirit to bless the bread and wine.
What is the gesture of epiclesis?
This saint was one of the 12 disciples of Jesus and is the brother of the Apostle Peter. He was crucified in Greece on a x-shaped cross, which is now his symbol.
Who is St. Andrew?
This is the number of Holy Days of Obligation the US Catholic Church celebrates.
What is 6?