Liturgical calendar
The liturgical year begins on which Sunday?
What is the First Sunday of Advent
Patron saint of the Americas
who is St. Juan Diego
“The Eucharist is the highway to heaven.”
Who is St Carlo Acutis
What's it called when the priest or deacon reflects on the readings and applies them to daily life?
What is the Homily
Founded by St. Benedict around 529 AD. Motto: Ora et labora (Pray and work). Known for liturgical prayer, stability, and preserving classical learning.
What is the Benedictines
In the weeks following the Christmas season, leading up to Lent, what color vestments do priests wear?
What is green vestments
Patron saint of police officers, soldiers, and protection.
Who is St. Michael the Archangel
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless, God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
Who is St. Padre Pio
These rites help the congregation gather, unite in prayer, and prepare to listen to God’s Word and celebrate the Eucharist
What is Introductory Rites
founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. It is known for education, global missions, and a special fourth vow of obedience to the Pope.
What is The Society of Jesus (Jesuits)
What is the name of the 50 days of joyful celebration concluding with Pentecost Sunday
What is the Easter Season
Patron saint of those with blindness and eye disorders
Who is St. Lucy
"If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.”
Who is St. Maximilian Kolbe
The ______ is sung or recited during the fraction rite (when the Eucharistic bread is broken)
What is the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
Formally, the Order of Preachers, known for theological study, intellectual rigor, preaching, and combating heresy
What is the Dominicans
On which days must priests wear pink vestments?
What are Gaudete Sunday (The Third Sunday of Advent) and Laetare Sunday (The Fourth Sunday of Lent)
Patron saint of doctors and artists.
Who is St. Luke
“Preach the Gospel at all times and, if necessary, use words.”
Who is St. Francis of Assisi
What is the name of the posture only the priest should take during the Our Father?
What is the orans posture (orans position)
One of the most austere and reclusive orders in the Catholic Church, founded by St. Bruno, who balance individual monastic cells, strict silence, fasting, and manual labor—famously self-funding through the production of liqueur
What is the Carthusians
What is The Paschal Triduum?
What is Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil
Patron saint of firefighters.
Who is St. Florian
“There are not one hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church, but there are millions who hate what they wrongly perceive the Catholic Church to be.”
Who is Blessed fulton j. sheen
What is the name for the solemn moment in the Mass when the priest extends his hands palms-down over the bread and wine to invoke the Holy Spirit
what is the epiclesis
A congregation of the Benedictine confederation founded in Italy, recognized historically for their white habits and dedication to strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict.
What is the Olivetans