Prayer
The "Angelus" is traditionally said when?
6 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m.
Who is responsible for electing the new Pope?
College of Cardinals
How many sacraments are there?
7.
This patron saint was a wonderful musician but sadly met her demise in 280 A.D., when she was violently stabbed through the neck. Who is this patron saint of singers and poets?
St. Cecilia.
How many kinds of actual sin are there?
There are two kinds of actual sin--mortal and venial
The highest prayer we have is the Mass. What does the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the holiest part of the Mass, commemorate?
The Last Supper of Jesus
Which people can serve as Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass?
Deacon, Priest, Bishop
What is the term used for the physical symbol used in each sacrament?
Matter.
This simple man is the patron saint of animals.
St. Francis of Assisi.
What is actual sin?
Actual sin is any willful thought, word, deed or omission contrary to the law of God.
According to tradition, to whom did the Blessed Virgin appear and give the Rosary?
St. Dominic
What is the name for a layperson who has been trained to administer the Sacrament of Communion?
Eucharistic minister.
What are the three sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Astronomers have this saint for a patron.
St. Dominic.
What is mortal sin?
Mortal sin is a grievous offense against the law of God committed with sufficient reflection and full consent of the will. Thus, for a sin to be a mortal sin, by which we lose sanctifying grace, there needs to be three things: a serious matter, sufficient reflection and full consent of the will.
For many years, there were 15 Mysteries said with the Rosary. Which set of Mysteries was added by Pope John Paul II in 2002?
Luminous Mysteries
At what age are Cardinals excluded from participating in the electoral process?
80 years old.
Which are the two Sacraments of Healing?
Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation.
This very misunderstood Biblical lady is patroness of the perfume trade because of her association with fragrant ointments.
St. Mary Magdalene.
What is venial sin?
Venial sin is a slight offense against the law of God in matters of less importance; or in matters of great importance it is an offense committed without sufficient reflection or full consent of the will.
What is considered to have been the very first novena?
The nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost
What phrase does the senior cardinal deacon proclaim when announcing a new pope?
"Habemus Papam".
Who administers the sacrament of Holy Orders?
Bishop.
Who is the patroness of impossible cases?
St. Rita of Cascia.
What happened to Adam and Eve on account of their sin?
Adam and Eve on account of their sin, lost innocence and holiness, and were doomed to misery and death.