Saints
The "foster father" of Jesus
Who is St. Joseph?
Our Father Who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven..
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.
An efficacious sign instituted by God that gives grace
What is a sacrament?
The first pope and one of the 12 apostles
Who is Saint Peter?
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus...
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
This is the physical part of the sacrament
What is the "matter" of the sacrament?
The woman who offered Jesus a cloth to wipe His face when He was suffering the Passion
Who is St. Veronica?
Angel of God my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here...
This is what is said (typically by the priest or the one performing the sacrament) which makes it clear that the sacrament is actually happening
What is the "form" of the sacrament?
Who is someone who dies for the faith?
A martyr
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit...
as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
These three sacraments are known as "sacraments of initiation". They are the steps that new Catholics take in order to grow their faith and become aligned to the Church
What is baptism, Eucharist/communion, and confirmation?
The wounds of Christ that some of the saints received as a gift from God
What is the stigmata?
O my Jesus forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell...
lead all souls into Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen.
These two sacraments are called the "sacraments of healing"; we come to God in pain or in sickness, and He forgives us or gives us grace to endure our suffering.
What is confession and anointing of the sick?
Are all those in Heaven saints?
YES
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host...
by the power of God, cast/thrust into Hell Satan, and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
These two sacraments are "sacraments of service"; in choosing them (usually one or the other) we listen to God's call to use our gifts and talents that He gave us to serve Him
What is marriage and holy orders?