Feast Days
The Feast of this Saint is observed the first day after Christmas.
St. Stephen, December 26
This is the central prayer of the Divine Service in which the Church prays for herself, all nations, all in need, and any for "all people according to their needs."
The Prayer of the Church
These are the most important books of the New Testament.
The Gospels
Jesus celebrates Mother's Day on August 15. Why is that?
August 15 is the Feast Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
This town was Jesus hometown after returning from the flight to another region.
Nazareth
This great event is commemorated with a feast day on March 25.
The Annunciation of Our Lord
This ancient hymn of praise was first sung by the angels of heaven at the birth of Christ. It means, "Glory to God in the highest."
The Gloria (in Excelsis)
What is the Fourth Petition of the Lord's Prayer?
Give us this day our daily bread.
When Jesus was born, the emperor of Rome was this man.
Caesar Augustus
The capital city of the Jews. The temple lived here.
Jerusalem
St. John the Baptist leaped for joy within the womb on this feast day, observed May 31.
The Visitation
Zechariah the priest "lost the rizz" when he disbelieved the angel Gabriel. When he got it back, he sang this song, commonly sung at Matins during Advent.
The Benedictus
This is the number of faithful Apostles in the New Testament.
13
When Jesus was approximately 2 years old, his parents were forced to flee to what region?
Egypt
The city to which Saul was traveling at the time of his conversion.
Jesus' blood was first shed at his circumcision on the eighth day, which the Church celebrates on what day?
January 1
The ancient prayer of the Church that God would "have mercy upon us" sinners for the sake of Jesus. It is sung at the beginning of the Divine Service.
The Kyrie
This is the number of men first chosen by the New Testament Church and ordained by the Apostles to assist with the ministry of the Church.
7
This city on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee served as a "home base" for Jesus' ministry.
Capernaum
The village in which Lazarus, Mary, and Martha lived.
Bethany
Sts. Peter and Paul share a feast day observed on this date.
June 29
The Agnus Dei confesses who Jesus is and what he comes to do. When does the Church sing this during the Divine Service?
What are the two parts of Confession?
1. Confess our sins.
2. Receive Absolution from the pastor, as from God.
Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial, crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection occur during what week?
Holy Week
The disciples were first called "Christians" at this place.
Antioch in Syria