Old Testament Roots
At the Passover, the Hebrews ate this animal and marked their doors with its blood.
What is a Lamb?
When others left Jesus because of his teaching on the Eucharist, this Apostle said, "Lord, to whom shall we go?"
Who is Saint Peter?
This word means the "total offering of a victim or gift" in a sacrifice.
What is Oblation?
When we pray for our "Daily Bread" in the Our Father, we are praying for physical food but also for this.
What is Jesus / The Eucharist?
"Do this in..."
"...remembrance of me."
This is the golden "house" or container where the Eucharist is kept after Mass.
What is the Tabernacle?
Jesus performed this miracle of feeding 5,000 people right before he taught them about the Bread of Life.
What is Multiplying the loaves and fish?
This young Italian girl is a saint of purity because she died resisting an attack rather than commit a sin.
Who is Saint Maria Goretti?
This implies lying while under oath in a courtroom.
What is Perjury?
To show reverence at Mass, we do this physical action (bending the knee) towards the Tabernacle.
What is Genuflection?
"You cannot serve God and..."
...mammon (or money)."
This red light burns near the Tabernacle to tell us that Jesus is present.
What is the Sanctuary Lamp?
The "Angel of Death" passed over the Hebrew houses because of the blood of the lamb; this foreshadows Jesus saving us from this spiritual death.
What is Sin (or Hell)?
This saint, the son of a rich merchant, gave up everything to be "married to Lady Poverty."
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
This is the sin of pretending to be better than you really are.
What is Hypocrisy?
The Mass is called a "Sacred Banquet" because we don't just offer the gift to God, we also do this.
What is Eat it (Receive Communion)?
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall..."
"...obtain mercy."
This is the holy table where the Sacrifice of the Mass takes place.
What is the Altar?
Sacrifices in the Old Testament (like goats or fruit) could adore and thank God, but they lacked the power to do this one thing.
What is Atone for sins?
This Roman governor asked Jesus, "What is truth?" but then condemned Him to death anyway.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This is the unjust practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, taking advantage of others' needs.
What is Usury?
Giving money or goods to the poor is an act of justice and charity called this.
What is Almsgiving?
"My flesh is food indeed, and my blood is..."
"...drink indeed."
This beautiful golden vessel is used to display the Blessed Sacrament during Adoration.
What is the Monstrance?
The Sacrifice of the New Covenant was established by Jesus at the Last Supper, replacing this Jewish festival.
What is the Passover?
The "Rich Young Man" in the Gospel went away sad because he was too attached to this.
What are His possessions (or money)?
This word (starting with R) means judging another person’s character without enough evidence.
What is Rash Judgment?
We are encouraged to receive Communion often, even daily, to strengthen us against this.
What is Temptation (or Bad Habits)?
"Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of..."
"...eternal life."
These are the small glass pitchers that hold the water and wine before they are consecrated.
What are Cruets?