Liturgical Times of the Year
The Season leading up to Christmas
Advent
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning
Is now
And ever shall be
World without end
The Glory Be
How many sacraments are there?
7
He was a precursor to Christ. He was also Jesus' cousin. He baptized Jesus in the Jordan.
John the Baptist
He is the patron Saint of animals, the environment, and ecology . His Feast Day is October 4th.
St. Francis of Assisi
This season leads up to Easter
Lent
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are though amongst women and blessed is the fruit of they womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
Hail Mary
A sacrament of healing for those who are ill.
Anointing of the Sick
A pivotal figure in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. He was a great King of Israel. He killed Goliath and wrote the Psalms. Jesus is his direct descendant.
King David
He is the Patrol Saint of Ireland and engineers
St. Patrick
The periods of the liturgical year that are not part of the major seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter. The liturgical color is green.
Ordinary Time
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who are all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen
The Act of Contrition
This sacrament initiates someone into the Catholic Church.
Baptism
He led the Israelites out of Egypt. God gave him the Ten Commandments.
Moses
He is the Patrol Saint of lost things and people (also the poor, the sick, travelers, and animals, among many other causes)
St. Anthony
What color does the priest wear for Advent and Lent?
Purple
Who gave us the The Lord's Prayer?
Jesus
The sacrament of Communion, receiving the body and blood of Christ.
Eucharist
Even though he didn't want to, he sentenced Jesus to die on the cross.
Pontius Pilate
He is is the patron saint of soldiers, police officers, doctors, and anyone in a profession that requires them to protect others, such as firefighters. He is also an Archangel.
St. Michael the Archangel
The three-day period of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, leading into Easter Sunday
Easter Triuduum
This prayer is said at every Mass and begins with "I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible."
The Nicene Creed
This sacrament seals the grace of Baptism.
Confirmation
He denied knowing Jesus three times after Jesus was arrested. He is traditionally thought of as the first Pope.
Peter
She is the patron saint of France and soldiers. She is also considered a patron saint of prisoners and is sometimes called the patron of New Orleans. She was burned at the stake at the age of 19.
St. Joan of Arc