How many Sacraments are there? Name them.
Seven
Confirmation, Baptism, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Annointing of the Sick, Eucharist, Reconciliation/Penance
What/who is received in a special way at Confirmation?
What is the Holy Spirit?
A divine Person, the third person of the Holy Trinity, co-equal with the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is God, not merely a force or feeling. The Spirit is the active, personal presence of God in the world, providing spiritual life, empowering believers, and dwelling within those who are baptized and confirmed. The Spirit is also known as the "Comforter," "Counselor," or "Advocate" (the Paraclete), guiding people to goodness and truth.
What's the definition of vocation?
The universal call to holiness, which is given in Baptism, is a call to love and serve God. Further, a vocation is also the particular plan or calling that GOd has for each individual in this life and hereafter.
This is the first millenial saint who was a young Italian boy who died at the age of 15 from leukemia. “God's influencer” and the first millennial saint for his use of technology to spread the Catholic faith. He used his computer skills to create a website documenting "Eucharistic miracles" and other aspects of Catholicism to connect with others and bring them back to the Church. His life of devotion, compassion, and courage in the face of a terminal illness also made him a model for young people.
Who is St.Carlo Acutis?
Who is the current bishop of our diocese?
Bishop Michael Sis
What is the definition of a sacrament?
Christian ritual that is a visible sign of God's invisible grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church
What blessed oil is used by the bishop to confirm individuals?
What is Chrism?
Greek for "anointing," the oil is mixed with balsam, signifying the gift of the Holy Spirit.
It is also used in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
This vocation is written in the nature of man and woman. The majority of Christians are called to this vocation. It is a divine call to a specific state of life, involving a lifelong commitment to a spouse, growth in holiness, and the "domestic Church" of the family.
What is marriage or matrimony?
A canonized saint chosen as a special heavenly intercessor and advocate for a particular person, group, place, or activity. They can be our spiritual heroes but also our heavenly friends.
What are patron saints?
The popular drink _____ is named after the Capuchin monks, whose habits share the same color as the drink.
Cappuccino
What are the sacraments of healing?
Annointing of the Sick and Penance/Reconciliation
There are seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
Name one
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord
This vocation is a total gift of self in response to Christ's call, marked by a permanent state of life recognized by the Church, public vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience, and a deeper dedication to God's Kingdom and the perfection of charity. It's a radical discipleship where one lives out the evangelical counsels, making Christ's presence visible in the world.
Vocation to the Consecrated Life
Example: Religious sisters (nuns), religious brothers, monks, and consecrated virgins.
Saints are often __________.
This is a person who is killed or made to suffer because of their religious or other beliefs.
What is a martyr?
What does the word "Catholic" mean?
Universal
What are the sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
There are nine fruits of the Holy Spirit. Name one.
Charity (Love), Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Generosity, Gentleness, Faithfulness, Modesty, Self-Control, and Chastity.
The sacrament through which men are configured to Christ and entrusted with the mission to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops. It is a radical call from God to serve His Church, involving a prescribed period of formation and the laying on of a bishop's hands to receive the spiritual power and grace of their order.
What is Holy Orders?
Example: Bishops, priests, and deacons
Name this saint.
He is associated with courage, protection, and divine intervention. He is recognized in the Bible. He is the chief among angels and archangels and his name means "Who is like God?"
Who is St.Michael?
How many seminarians are in our diocese?
12
What sacraments can deacons perform?
Baptism and Matrimony
Each sacrament has a specific visible "sign" to express the special grace that is received.
What visible outward sign(s) are associated with the sacrament of Confirmation?
What is mortification?
Mortification is self-denial; giving up good things for something better. It is required in all vocations.
The practice of self-denial and self-mastery to tame the sinful nature and grow in virtue. Derived from the Latin for "to bring about death" (mori facere), it involves purposefully giving up lower appetites and desires to detach from worldly things and become more Christ-like. This can take the form of exterior mortification (like fasting or giving things up for Lent) or interior mortification (like holding your tongue or choosing to do something difficult).
Name this saint.
A Carmelite nun called the “Little Flower,” who lived a cloistered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert souls. Few saints of God are more popular than this young nun.
Who is St.Therese of Lisieux
Who is our current pastor at our parish?
Father Josh Gray