Who the Saint?
Blessed Mother appeared to him in the 16th century. Pope John Paul II celebrated the ceremony at which the poor Indian peasant became the Church’s first saint indigenous to the Americas.
The Holy Father called the new saint “a simple, humble Indian” who accepted Christianity without giving up his identity as an Indian.
Who is Saint Juan Diego?
A Greek word that means "invocation" or "calling upon." The epiclesis during the liturgy occurs when the priest calls upon the Holy Spirit.
What is epiclesis?
One of two major parts of Mass. It includes the Presentation and preparation of the Gifts, the Eucharistic Prayer, and the Communion Rite.
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Another name for the Our Father, the prayer Jesus taught his disciples.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
Perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which is used for special anointings in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It signifies the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Who is Sacred Chrism?
His writings profoundly shaped Western Christianity and philosophy. Originally from Roman Africa (modern-day Algeria), he is famous for his profound spiritual and intellectual journey, which he documented in works like The Confessions
Who is Saint Augustine?
The first of the Seven Sacraments of the Church.
What is Baptism?
The Church's great prayer of thanksgiving to the Father. It includes the consecration of the bread and wine.
What is the Eucharistic Prayer?
A prayer posture of raising one's eyes and extending both hands upward. It resembles the stance of a young child wanting to be picked up.
What is orans?
Translated from Greek as "word", it means 'thought," "logic," or "meaning."
What is Logos?
heroism of earlier virgin martyrs. She remained faithful to their example and to the example of the carpenter, whom she knew to be the Son of God. She is the patroness of eyesight.
Who is Saint Lucy?
Perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which is used for special anointings in the sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. It signifies the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
What is a Sacred Chrism?
The age when a young person is old enough to understand the difference between right and wrong. This is generally regarded to be the age of seven.
What is age of reason?
The part of Mass when the people are invited to share a sign of Christ's peace with another.
What is The Sign of Peace?
The book that contains the readings that have been selected for proclamation during the Church's liturgies throughout the year. All the readings are from the Bible.
What is Lectionary?
Allegedly the first bishop of Paris and an early Christian martyr. He is a patron saint of France and Paris and is also invoked by people suffering from headache
Who is Saint Denis of Paris?
The sharing of Christ's Body and Blood in the liturgy
What is the communion?
The change that takes place when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during Mass.
What is Transubstantiation?
A form of prayer, spoken or sung, involving a dialogue between a leader and the people assembled. The people respond to each phrase said or sung by the leader with a constant refrain or acclamation.
What is Litany?
The reading and where Scripture is proclaimed during the liturgy.
What is ambo?
spent several years leading a sinful life, but through the great mercy of God he repented, left his band of robbers and went to one of the desert monasteries. Here he wept for a long time, begging to be admitted as one of the brethren.
Who is Saint Moses the Black?
The change that takes place when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during Mass.
What is Transubstantiation?
Freeing from guilt. Take place during the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, when the priest pardons sins in the name of God and the Church.
What is absolution?
The process through which unbaptized adults and children who have reached the age of reason are initiated into the Church.
What is catechumenate?
Saint that first recognized Jesus as the Messiah even before his birth. Announced that Mary and her unborn child were blessed.
Who is Saint Elizabeth?