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Liturgical Year
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this is prepared and blessed every year at the Easter Vigil. This light stands near the altar during the Easter Season and near the baptismal font during the rest of the year. It may also stand near the casket during the funeral rites.

Paschal candle

100

What is Christmas?

recalling the Nativity of Jesus Christ and his manifestation to the peoples of the world on December 25th.

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this is done when one passes the altar during Mass and during the Creed at the words that refer directly to the incarnation "By the power of the Holy Spirit, he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man."

Profound bow

100

The process in which the Church names someone a saint

canonization

100

What is the cycle of seasons and feast celebrating the presence of the risen Christ with us always.

liturgical year
200

The vessel which holds the wine that becomes the Precious Blood of Christ.

The chalice

200

What is Lent?

six week period before Easter where we fast, pray, and sacrifice.
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done during mass at the name of Jesus, of the three Divine Persons (Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit), of Mary, and of the saint in whose honor the Mass is celebrated.

Bow of the head

200

a sign of God's loving presence with us now

Sacrament.

200

what is the official church of the bishop of the diocese

cathedral

300

Used for washing the hands of priests.

Lavabo and pitcher

300

What is Advent?

4 weeks of preparation before Christmas.

300

How many times does the bell ring during mass?

four times

300

A prayer praising or thanking God for someone or something and asking God to be present.

Blessing
300

Who receives the sacrament of Holy Orders?

Priest

400

a sign that the blessed sacrament is in the tabernacle.

lit candle
400

What is the Sacred Paschal Triduum?

the three holiest days of the year: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

400

bending of the right knee to the ground. done when entering or leaving the church

genuflection

400

Someone the Church singles out as an outstanding model of what it means to be like Jesus Christ.

Saint

400

Who is the greatest saint?

Mary

500

a small rectangular cloth used for wiping the chalice.

the purificator.
500

What and when is Ordinary Time?

Divided into two sections: 4-8 weeks after Christmas and 6 months after Easter. Where the faithful consider the fullness of Jesus' teachings and works among his people.

500

Done 3 times during the Confiteor, acknowledging our sinfulness.

striking the breast/ heart

500

The entire community of Jesus' followers, those living, those in heaven, and those who have died but have yet to enter heaven.

Communion of Saints

500

what are the main four colors of the liturgical year?

White, Green, Purple, Red