Sacraments
Which is the first and most important sacrament?
Baptism
What color vestments does the priest wear during Ordinary Time?
Green
Which angel appeared to Mary to tell her that she would be the mother of Jesus?
Gabriel
This saint was appointed to be the leader of all the apostles.
What is grace?
Spiritual help from God.
Which sacraments CANNOT be repeated and why?
Baptism, confirmation and Holy Orders...because they leave a permanent mark on our souls.
When is the Ascension of the Lord?
On the 40th day after Easter
How many gospels are there? Name them in order.
Four - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
This person was persecuting early Christians until he was knocked off his horse and Jesus said "why are you persecuting me?"
St. Paul
Complete this sentence. "Grace builds on ____." (Hint: God takes what we give and perfects it).
Nature
What is a sacrament (3 parts)?
1) A visible sign of 2) an invisible grace that was 3) instituted by Christ
When is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception? And what does this celebrate?
December 8 : the gift that God gave to Mother Mary by making her free from original sin
What does the word "disciple" mean?
student
This person wrote one of the Gospels, was a physician but was not one of the original 12 Apostles.
Name at least 3 out of the 5 effects that confirmation makes on your soul?
1) increase of baptismal grace; 2) strengthens our union with Christ; 3) perfects our bond with the each other (the Church); 4) increase in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and 5) special strength from the Holy Spirit to be a powerful witness (be a soldier for Christ)
What does the word Eucharist mean?
Thanksgiving
When does the priest wear violet vestments (name 3 different occasions)?
Advent, Lent and funerals.
Which book describes Israel's freedom from slavery and forming the covenant with God?
Exodus
This saint once said: “I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”
St. John the Baptist
When did the Holy Spirit come down from heaven and descend upon the Apostles?
Pentecost (50 days after Easter).
What are the three kinds of holy oils and when are they used?
Oil of catechumens: those preparing for baptism
oil of the sick: those who are sick or dying
sacred chrism: things or persons dedicated to God, e.g. baptism, ordination, consecration of altar
How many Sundays are there in Advent and what does Advent mean?
4 Sundays; Advent means "arrival" or "coming" of the Lord.
Who did Jesus take with him when he went up the mountain at the Transfiguration?
Peter, James and John
After Jesus rose from the dead, who was the first person to encounter the Risen Lord?
St. Mary Magdalene.
What are the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit
PUFWACK: Piety, Understanding, Fortitude, Wisdom, Awe, Counsel and Knowledge