Jesus
The four books of the Bible that recount the ministry of Jesus.
The Gospels
This saint appeared to Juan Diego near Mexico City in 1531.
the Virgin of Guadalupe
Ash Wednesday
The animal representation of the Holy Spirit. He took this form during the Baptism of Jesus.
a Dove
The leader of the Catholic Church.
The Pope/ Pope Francis
Something every Christian can relate with, this event at the river Jordan marked the beginning of Jesus' ministry.
Baptism by John the Baptist
The four books that recount the life and ministry of Jesus.
The Gospels
Fish doesn't count; this type of food is off limits to Catholics on Fridays in Lent.
Meat
The name we give to the community of three persons who make up the one Godhead.
the Trinity
The profession of faith we say at every mass.
the Nicene Creed
The name of the Apostle (and first Pope), Peter, before he met Jesus.
Simon
This patron saint of Ireland used a three-leaf clover (shamrock) to teach about the Trinity.
St. Patrick
The three spiritual tools the Church recommends we use during the season of Lent.
Prayer, fasting, almsgiving
The Biblical event in which the Holy Spirit descended as fire onto the Apostles and the Virgin Mary.
Pentecost
The term used to for someone who dies in defense of their faith.
Martyr
The name of the Roman governor who condemned Jesus to death.
Pontius Pilate
No, not an MD; this is the title given to saints whose teaching (doctrine) greatly improves the way we understand God.
Doctor of the Church
The number of feet that a Lady of Lent doll/ calendar starts out with. Each foot represents one Sunday in Lent.
Seven
The English translation for the word used to describe the Holy Spirit in the Bible, "the ... of God". In Hebrew the word is "ruah," and in Latin the word is "spiritus." This Latin root also gives us the words "aspirate," and "respiratory."
Breath
The Sacrament we share in common with all other Christians.
Baptism
the Sermon on the Mount
Icons of the martyrs from the Roman persecution often include this symbol of victory over death.
Palm frond
The special prayer that involves meditating on the 14 scenes of Jesus' passion. The numbered icons for it can be seen in most Catholic churches.
The stations of the cross
The English translation of "Paraclete," this is someone who speaks on our behalf and represents us (like before a judge).
Advocate
The shortest liturgical season.
The Triduum