The Rosary
This decade discusses Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem where they spend the night in the manger and a miracle happens
Which of the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary is this and what is it called?
Joyful Mysteries
The Nativity/ The Birth of Jesus
When does the Catholic Church begin it's liturgical year every year
Advent - about 4 Sundays before Christmas, and ending on Christmas eve
What's the name of the Angel that came to visit Mary and tell her she will be the mother of Jesus
Gabriel
True or False: The readings during Mass are taken from the bible
True: Readings from Scripture are part of every Mass. At least 2 readings, one always from the Gospels, are part of the mass
This sacrament welcomes individuals into the Church, washing away original sin and making them children of God. It symbolizes a new beginning in faith.
Baptism
This decade of the rosary describes what is considered Jesus first public miracle where wedding guests run out of wine at the wedding and Jesus tells the servants to fill the empty jars with water and he turned them into wine
Which of the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary is this and what is it called?
The Luminous Mysteries
The Wedding at Cana
What day does Easter officially begin and how long does it last?
Easter begins on Easter Sunday and lasts 50 days until Pentecost Sunday (May 24,2026)
Pentecost Sunday- after Jesus' ascension into heaven, his disciples returned to Jerusalem and joined together in prayer in an upper room. A voilent wind filled the house and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, enabling them to communicate with Jews from "every nation under heaven" who were present in Jerusalem. This miraculous event empowered the disciples to preach the Gospel, and about 3,000 people were baptized that day, marking the beginning of the Christian Church.
How many stations of the cross are there
and name at least 3
14
Jesus is condemned to death
Jesus takes up His cross
Jesus falls the first time
Jesus meets His Blessed Mother
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross
Veronica wipes Jesus' face
Jesus falls the second time
Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
Jesus falls the third time
Jesus is stripped of His clothes
Jesus is nailed to the cross
Jesus dies on the cross
Jesus' body is taken down from the cross
True or False - Does God want all his people to attend Mass every Sunday AND on Holy Days of Obligation?
AND GUESS what's one way that the Catholic Church makes it easy on people?
TRUE - Catholics are called to order their lives around worship. By attending Mass, we obey God’s commandments and grow in holiness
MANY MASSES
List of Holy Days of Obligation in 2026 (US)
December 25 – Christmas – Celebrates the Nativity of Jesus Christ.
Notes on Other Feasts in 2026
This sacrament strengthens the grace received at Baptism, empowering individuals to live out their faith actively. It involves the Holy Spirit and deepens their commitment to God.
It will happen for you all next year, at the end of 8th grade
Confirmation
This decade of the rosary describes Jesus hanging on the cross during what is his final hours and moments before he breathed his last breath and died
Which of the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary is this and what is it called?
The Sorrowful Mysteries
The Crucifixion
What is the name of the day that happens on the Sunday before Easter and it starts holy week. It talks about Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, when crowds welcomed Him with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna”
Palm Sunday
On each bead of a rosary’s decade, Catholics pray which prayer
The Hail Mary
During mass, what are 2 things we can do as Catholics to learn more or get more out of mass
(Give me 2 strong ideas - almost any good answers will work)
If the 2 reasons are good, your team will get these points
This sacrament allows believers to receive the body and blood of Christ, fostering a deeper connection with Jesus and the community of faith.
Eucharist / Communion
This decade of the rosary describes a pregnant Mary visiting her older cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant with John the Baptist, and the baby in Elizabeth's womb leaps with joy at the recognition of the Messiah
The Joyful Mysteries
The Visitation
Potential difficult question: How long does the Liturgical season of Christmas last? (Hint, it's not just 1 day)
12 days - 12 days of Christmas
The Christmas liturgical season lasts from Christmas Eve (December 24) until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is typically celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany (January 6).
In the Bible, what is the main event that happens to break up the times described in the Old VS New Testament
THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
OLD - focuses on God’s covenant with Israel and the history of His people. NEW Testament centers on Jesus Christ, the New Covenant, and the early Christian church.
During Mass, since the priest acts in the person of Christ, representing Him especially during the consecration of the Eucharist,
what special event at every mass are we always lucky enough to be participating in? (hint: the event happened during Holy Week)
participate in the memory and meaning of the LAST SUPPER
— the final meal Jesus shared with his disciples in Jerusalem, which took place during a Passover feast
This sacrament offers forgiveness for sins, allowing individuals to reconcile with God and the Church. It emphasizes the importance of repentance and healing.
Penance (Confession)
This decade of the rosary describes the day that Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. She was the first to notice the movement of the stone and immediately ran to tell Simon Peter and the other disciple that “They have taken away the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid Him"
The Glorious Mysteries
The Resurrection of our Lord
During the Liturgical Season of Lent, what do Fasting and Abstaining mean?
Fasting = limiting food to 1 full meal and 2 smaller meals that day. Adults aged 18 - 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday & Good Friday. This is for spiritual discipline, penance, and drawing closer to Christ.
Abstinence refers to refraining from eating meat. Catholics aged 14 and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent, including Good Friday.
Who was our first pope and who is our current Pope (and what country is our current Pope from)
1st Pope - Saint Peter
Current Pope - Pope Leo the 14th elected on May 8, 2025, and the first U.S.-born pontiff. (Chicago Illinois)
Put the following parts of mass in order:
Homily. Entrance Procession. Eucharist.
Final Blessing. All 3 readings.
Preparation of the Gifts
Entrance Procession
All 3 readings (1st, 2nd and Gospel)
Homily
Preparation of the Gifts (Offertory)
Eucharist (Liturgy of the Eucharist — includes consecration and Communion)
Final Blessing
Name either
the sacrament for those called to serve the Church as priests, deacons, or bishops. It emphasizes service and leadership in the community OR
The sacrament unites a couple in marriage, reflecting God’s love and commitment. It highlights the significance of love, family, and community
Holy Orders
Matrimony