Martyrs
This saint was martyred by being crucified upside down as he felt unworthy to die in the exact manner as Jesus.
Who is St Peter?
Final purification before entering heaven for those saved.
What is Purgatory?
The book containing the prayers and instructions for Mass.
What is the Missal?
This US colony was created as a refuge for Catholics fleeing religious persecution in England in 1632.
What is Maryland?
The greatest of the theological virtues.
What is Love (or Charity)?
St Stephen was stoned to death outside these city walls.
What is Jerusalem?
A grave violation of God's law that destroy's charity in the human heart, turning him aware from God.
What is Mortal Sin?
The metal vessel suspended from chains used for the burning of incense.
What is the thurible?
In 1884 this work was commissioned by the US Bishops was written in a question and answer format. It became the standard authoritative summary of Catholic doctrine in this country for generations.
What is the Baltimore Catechism?
The most serious penalty the church can prescribed which removes a person from communion with the Church and restricts them from receiving the sacraments.
What is excommunication?
(Note: intended not so much to punish the culprit but to correct him and bring him back to the path of righteousness)
This early Roman soldier and saint famously was tied to a tree and shot with arrows but miraculously survived and was subsequently beaten to death.
Who is St Sebastian?
Free and undeserved help that God gives us to respond to his call to become children of God.
What is Grace?
The red candle burning near the tabernacle showing Christ's presence.
What is the Sanctuary Lamp?
This beloved bishop of broadcasted the famous "Catholic Hour" on the radio from 1930-1950 before moving to television with the program "Life is Worth Living". He died in 1979 and his beatification is scheduled to occur September 24 of this year in St Louis, MO.
Who is Archbishop Fulton Sheen?
The military corps that has been responsible for the personal safety of the Pope since 1506.
What is the Pontifical Swiss Guard?
This 10th century nobleman and saint was murdered by his younger brother and is celebrated in a famous Christmas Carol.
Who is St Wenceslaus?
The Holy Spirit preserving the Pope from error in doctrine.
What is infallibility?
A rectangular white cloth used to wipe the lip of the chalice and dry sacred vessels after Holy Communion.
What is a Purificator?
This 17th century person became the first Native American to be recognized as a saint in the Church converted to Catholicism at age 19, before passing away five years later.
Who is St Kateri Tekakwitha?
This 4th century empress and mother of Constantine the Great most remembered for her pilgrimage to the Holy Land and discovery of the True Cross.
Who is St Helena?
This early Pope was martyred by being tied to an anchor and thrown into the sea.
Who is St Clement I?
Term used to describe when a sacrament or act is done in full accordance with the law governing such actions.
What is Licit?
A flat, square fabric pouch used to hold the folded corporal when it is carried to and from the altar.
What is a Burse?
This minor basilica is the largest Catholic Church Building in North America and the tallest habitable building in Washington DC.
The only "Archbasilica" in the world serves as the Cathedral for the Diocese of Rome. It is the official ecclesiastical seat of the bishop of Rome aka the pope.
What is the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran?