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.
Who is Pope Leo?
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
What is 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
During Mass, what reading is from the New Testament.
The Second Reading
The day that the Three Wisemen arrived in Bethlehem.
The Epiphany or Three Kings' Day
Used to meditate on life of Christ and his mother.
The Rosary
The reading from the Old Testament during Mass.
What is the First Reading?