Sacraments & Teachings
The first Sacrament of Christian Initiation a person celebrates.
Baptism
During this part of the Mass, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The first three of the Ten Commandments teach us to do this.
Love God
The day on which the disciples first received the Holy Spirit, who Jesus promised to send them
Pentecost
He was a doctor who cared for sick people in Africa.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Through this sacrament, the grace of our Baptism is strengthened and we become full members of the Church.
Confirmation
After reading the Gospel, the priest preaches to the congregation to help us understand God's message.
The Homily
When we honor and respect these important people, we are living the Fourth Commandment.
Our mother and father.
The season when we prepare to celebrate Jesus' coming again into our lives.
Advent
She is the mother of God and a model of Christian faith.
Mary
Jesus combined the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes into this important teaching.
The New Commandment: The law of love
A prayer in which we ask for God's forgiveness and help.
Petition
This commandment teaches us to respect and protect all human life.
The Fifth Commandment: Thou shall not kill.
A special devotion, also called the Way of the Cross, when we remember Jesus' journey to Calvary.
Stations of the Cross
He was pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church, and forgave the man who tried to kill him.
Pope Saint John Paul II
These two Sacraments are called the Sacraments of Healing.
Anointing of the Sick, Penance and Reconciliation
When Jesus shared a meal with his disciples known as the First Eucharist.
The Last Supper
This gives us the ability to know what is right and what is wrong, and make the best decision.
Our conscience
The days of the Easter Triduum, celebrating Jesus' Passion, death, and Resurrection.
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday.
He is the light of the world.
Jesus
These are Jesus' teachings about how to live and how to find real happiness.
The Beatitudes
A reading from the New Testament about the life and teachings of Jesus.
The Gospel
This commandment teaches us to be honest and truthful.
The Eighth Commandment: Thou shall not lie
Special Days when we honor Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the saints. These days include: Immaculate Conception of Mary (Dec. 8); Nativity of the Lord (Dec. 25); Mary, Holy Mother of God (Jan. 1); Ascension of the Lord (40 days after Easter); Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15); and All Saints Day (Nov. 1).
Holy Days of Obligation
The founder of a religious community that takes care of cancer patients.
Rose Hawthorn