Sacraments
Name the three sacraments that you have received.
1. Baptism
2. Holy Eucharist
3. Reconciliation
After we die, we hope to go where?
heaven
What do we call the 12 men who Jesus chose to be his close companions, to preach the Good News, and to lead His Church after He ascended into heaven?
The Apostles
What does the Church celebrate on Easter?
Jesus' resurrection from the dead
The Word of God and His teachings is contained in what sacred book?
The Bible
This happens to my sins when receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
They are forgiven.
Who is the mother of God, mother of our Church, and spiritual mother to all of us?
Mary
Who is our current pope?
Pope Francis
On what day do we celebrate Jesus' death on the cross?
Good Friday
What is the name of our pastor here at Holy Apostles?
Father Ledoux
In this sacrament, a person is welcomed as a member of the Church.
Baptism
True or False: God loves some people more than others.
False. He loves ALL people very, very much. He loves us all unconditionally.
Who was the first pope, as appointed by Jesus?
Peter
What do we call the season that prepares us for Christmas?
Advent
What is it called when we talk and listen to God, praise Him, thank Him, and ask Him for help?
praying
True or False: The Eucharist is a symbol that represents the body of Christ.
False. The Eucharist is the real presence of Jesus Christ--body and blood, soul and divinity--while under the appearance of bread and wine.
At every Mass, bread and wine are transformed into what?
The body and blood of Jesus Christ
Followers of Jesus Christ who lived lives of great holiness on earth and now share in eternal life with God in heaven are called _______.
saints
During this season, we pray, fast, and give alms.
Lent
Jesus has taught us that we must love God, love our self, and love __________________.
our neighbor (others).
A _______________ is an outward sign, instituted by Christ, and entrusted to the Church, to give grace.
sacrament
The three persons of the Blessed Trinity. Hint: We acknowledge this whenever we make the sign of the cross.
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
What is the most sacred and highest form of prayer in the Catholic Church?
The Mass
Besides every Sunday, Catholics are expected to go to Mass on the Holy Days of Obligation. There are 6 of them. Can you name at least 3 of them? Hint: They occur on January 1, 40 days after Easter, August 15, November 1, December 8, and December 25.
January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter, the solemnity of the Ascension
August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1, the solemnity of All Saints
December 8, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 25, the solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Whenever January 1, the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, or August 15, the solemnity of the Assumption, or November 1, the solemnity of All Saints, falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated.
There are Ten Commandments. Say at least five of them.