THE SEVEN SCAREMENTS.
This first sacrament welcomes us into the Catholic Church.
Baptism
This joyful season celebrates the birth of Jesus.
Christmas
God gave the Ten Commandments to this leader on Mount Sinai.
Moses
This is the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples.
The Our Father
This is the central mystery of our faith, consisting of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Trinity
We receive the real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ during this sacrament.
Holy Communion
This 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving prepares us for Easter.
Lent
He was a young shepherd boy who defeated the giant Goliath and became king.
David
We pray this traditional prayer using a string of beads to meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary.
The Rosary
These are the two main parts of the Catholic Mass.
Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist
This sacrament seals us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation
This is the color of the vestments the priest wears during Ordinary Time.
Green
She is the mother of Jesus and the patroness of the Americas.
Mary
This statement of our core Catholic beliefs is prayed together aloud at Mass.
The Creed
This word means the free and undeserved gift of God's love and life in our souls.
Grace
This is the sacrament where we confess our sins and receive God's forgiveness.
Reconciliation
This four-week season prepares our hearts for the arrival of Christ.
Advent
This New Testament figure baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
John the Baptist
These are the physical objects or blessings, like holy water and ashes, that help us grow in holiness.
Sacramentals
These are the three Theological Virtues given to us by God at Baptism.
Faith, hope, Charity, and Love
This sacrament ordains priests, deacons, and bishops to serve the Church.
Holy Orders
This is the specific name of the three holiest days of the Church year, from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday.
The Triduum
God changed his name from Abram, making him the father of many nations.
Abraham
This traditional prayer style involves reading a Bible passage slowly and meditating on it.
Lectio Divina
This term describes the official teaching authority of the Catholic Church, held by the Pope and bishops.
The Magisterium