Saints
This saint, known as the “Apostle of Ireland,” used the shamrock to teach the Trinity.
Who is St. Patrick?
In the Introductory Rites, this opening prayer asks God for mercy and is often said as “Lord, have mercy.”
What is the Penetintial Act?
This first book of the Bible begins with the creation of the world.
What is Genesis?
According to the Catechism, this sacrament is the “source and summit of the Christian life.”
What is the Eucharist?
This sacrament is the ordinary means by which a person becomes a member of the Church.
What is Baptism?
The patron saint of animals, he founded the Franciscan Order and famously preached to birds.
Who is St Francis of Assisi?
This part of the Mass includes readings from Scripture and ends with the priest’s homily.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
In the New Testament, this Gospel is symbolized by a winged lion.
What is the Gospel of Mark?
The Catechism teaches that humans are made in this “image,” giving them inherent dignity and worth.
What is the image of God?
Known as the “sacrament of healing,” this rite forgives sins through the ministry of a priest.
What is Reconciliation?
This French peasant girl led armies in the Hundred Years’ War and was later canonized in 1920.
Who is St Joan of Arc?
During the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest repeats Jesus’ words from the Last Supper in this central moment.
What is the Act of Consecration
This Old Testament book contains poetic laments over the destruction of Jerusalem.
What is Lamentations?
In the Catechism, this theological virtue enables us to believe in God and all He has revealed.
What is Faith?
This sacrament strengthens the baptized with the gifts of the Holy Spirit through anointing with chrism.
What is Confirmation
Known as the “Little Flower,” this Carmelite nun wrote Story of a Soul and inspired millions with her “Little Way.”
Who is St. Therese of Lesiux?
This chant or prayer, beginning with “Holy, Holy, Holy,” marks the transition into the Eucharistic Prayer.
What is the Sanctus?
In Acts, this event marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
What is Pentecost?
The Catechism states that this “interior voice” helps a person discern right from wrong.
What is conscience?
In this sacrament, a man is configured to Christ the High Priest and receives authority to serve the Church.
What is Holy Orders?
A scholar and Doctor of the Church, he wrote Summa Theologica and is the patron saint of students.
Who is St. Thomas Aquinas?
Occurring after Communion, this optional rite involves the priest sending the congregation forth with a blessing and dismissal.
What is the Concluding Rite?
This prophetic book includes a vision of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing Israel’s restoration.
What is the book of Ezikiel?
This section of the Catechism explains how Christ’s Paschal Mystery accomplishes redemption through His Passion, death, and Resurrection.
What is the doctrine of Justification?
This sacrament unites a baptized man and woman in a lifelong covenant that signifies Christ’s union with the Church.
What is Holy Matrimony?