The Sacraments
The first sacrament Catholics usually receive?
What is Baptism?
The table used during the Eucharist.
What is the altar?
The first book of the Bible.
What is Genesis?
This symbol of Christianity represents the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.
What is the cross/crucifix?
The season of four weeks before Christmas.
What is Advent?
This sacrament strengthens the grace of Baptism through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is Confirmation?
The part of Mass where we proclaim what we believe.
What is the Nicene Creed?
The Old Testament figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
This small container holds the consecrated hosts in the tabernacle.
What is a ciborium?
Catholics abstain from eating this on Fridays during Lent.
What is meat?
The sacrament in which sins are forgiven.
What is Confession/Reconciliation?
The liturgical season of preparation before Easter.
What is Lent?
The disciple who denied Jesus three times.
Who is Peter?
This symbol of the Holy Spirit appeared at Jesus’ baptism.
What is a dove?
The Catholic practice of praying before Jesus in the Eucharist.
What is Adoration?
The sacrament of healing that uses oil.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
The official language of the Roman Catholic Church for centuries.
What is Latin?
This Gospel is symbolized by an eagle.
What is the Gospel of John?
These liturgical colors—purple, white, green, red, and sometimes rose—are worn by priests during Mass to represent different seasons.
What are vestment colors?
This prayer is called “the perfect prayer” and was taught by Jesus himself.
What is the Our Father?
The Council of Trent defined that this sacrament leaves an indelible spiritual mark or “character” on the soul, which can never be removed.
What are the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders?
This ancient hymn, sung at the beginning of Sunday Masses outside of Lent and Advent, begins with the words “Glory to God in the highest…”
What is the Gloria?
In the Old Testament, this priest-king of Salem offered bread and wine and is seen as a foreshadowing of Christ in the Eucharist.
Who is Melchizedek?
The letters IHS, often seen on altars and vestments, are a Christogram derived from the first three letters of Jesus’ name in this language.
What is Greek (ΙΗΣ = Iēsous)?
This Hebrew word, inscribed on the Paschal Candle, means “Praise the Lord” and is often paired with symbols of the Alpha and the Omega.
What is Alleluia?