Catholic Facts You Need to Know
Whenever you enter a Catholic Church and a sanctuary lamp (candle near Tabernacle) is lit, what should you do?
Genuflect, (go on one knee and make sign of the cross) bow, (especially if going up on the altar) or genuflect on both knees if the Blessed Sacrament is exposed (adoration)
True or false: The Sign of the Cross is a prayer
True
What are days when you are expected to go to Mass as a Catholic?
Every Sunday - no exceptions really, because you can watch Mass on YouTube
Holy Days of Obligation - Unless Bishop issues a dispensation
What is a sacrament?
An outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace
What separates our faith from all other faiths?
The Eucharist - Jesus Christ is the source and summit of our faith. We believe that when the priest consecrates the bread and wine during Mass, they become the body and blood of Christ, not just a symbol.