SAINTS 1
This Christian feast day, celebrated on November 1st, honours all saints, known and unknown, in the Christian tradition.
When is All Saints' Day?
This is the liturgical colour for All Saints Day
What is white?
Jesus used this story of a lost farm animal to teach about God’s love for sinners.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
In the celebration of the Eucharist, the bread represents this part of Jesus.
What is the body of Christ?
This is the name of our current parish priest, who leads our Maronite community in worship and spiritual guidance.
Who is Msgr. Pierre Azzi?
These are two of the most important requirements that must be met before a person can be recognized as a Saint by the Catholic Church.
What is two miracles and evidence that the person lived a life of "heroic virtue"?
I was the first Christian Martyr
Who is Saint Stephen?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own ___.”
What is understanding? (Proverbs 3:5)
This raised platform in the church is where the priest or pastor leads the service and gives the sermon.
What is the altar?
This country is home to the largest population of Maronite Christians.
What is Lebanon?
This is the least number of years that have to pass after a person's death before the person can be considered for declaration of formal sainthood.
What is five years?
This saint from Lebanon is venerated for her piety and is considered a martyr, celebrated for her unwavering faith.
Who is Saint Barbara?
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
What is John 3:16?
Traditional churches are often built facing this direction to represent the rising sun and symbolize Christ's resurrection.
What is east?
This ancient hymn, often sung during the Divine Liturgy, includes the phrase "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal," and is a central part of the Maronite worship, reflecting the sanctity of God.
Qadishat Aloho
This young Italian beatified in 2020 is known for his deep faith in the Eucharist and for creating a website documenting miracles related to the Holy Eucharist.
Who is Carlo Acutis?
This French saint is best known for her visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at a grotto in Lourdes, which has become a major pilgrimage site.
Who is Saint Bernadette Soubirous?
Jesus taught to turn the other cheek and love these people, even if they do us harm.
Who are our enemies?
This term refers to a church official responsible for assisting with the service, helping with the sacrament, and maintaining church order.
What is a deacon?
Maronites primarily speak this language in their liturgy, which is a dialect of Arabic with significant historical roots.
What is Syriac?
This saint, originally a soldier, underwent a profound conversion after being struck by an arrow, leading him to dedicate his life to God and become one of the Church's most influential theologians, known for his works on the nature of faith and grace.
Who is Saint Augustine of Hippo?
This Italian saint, canonized in 2002, was a Capuchin friar known for his extraordinary spiritual gifts, including the ability to read hearts, and he bore the stigmata for most of his life. He established a hospital for the poor and was deeply devoted to the Eucharist, offering countless Masses and encouraging a strong prayer life.
Who is Saint Padre Pio?
In Matthew 16, Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say I am?" This disciple responds, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
Who is Peter?
In the hierarchy of the Catholic Church, this group ranks just below the Pope and helps elect his successor.
Who are the Cardinals?
This prayer is chanted in the Maronite tradition during funerals and memorial services, asking God to grant mercy and eternal rest to those who have passed away.
What is the "Prayer of Incense for the Departed"?