Prayers
Traditionally said at 6:00am, 12:00pm, and 6:00pm, this prayer recalls the angel Gabriel's visit to the Blessed Mother.
What is the Angelus.
Another name for the Bible, it is the inspired Word of God written by humans.
What is Sacred Scripture.
This is the name of the book used by the priest for all the prayers of the Mass.
This church is the largest in the world and named after the "rock" of the Church.
What is St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Leo the Great met with this Hun and asked for mercy on the city of Rome in the face of imminent destruction. When the barbarian saw a vision of Peter and Paul with flaming swords next to the Pope, he retreated.
Who is Attila the Hun.
What is the Act of Contrition.
The Ascension is celebrated this many days after Easter.
What is 40.
During the Easter Season, the First Reading on Sundays and during weekday Masses come exclusively from this book of the Bible.
What is Acts of the Apostles.
This Parisian church suffered a fire in 2019 and was formally reopened on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in 2024.
What is Notre Dame.
This is what bodies of saints are called that are discovered to not decompose.
What is incorruptible.
The Our Father is given to the disciples by Jesus in two Gospels. The Gospel according to Matthew has the version closest to the one we use today. This other Gospel as a slightly shorter version.
God's free, loving gift of his own life and help to do what He calls us to do. It is the participation in the life of the Holy Trinity.
What is Grace.
During these two seasons, the Gloria is NOT sung on Sundays.
What are Advent and Lent.
This church has been under construction in Barcelona, Spain since 1882. The final tower is scheduled to be completed in 2026.
What is the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.
This modern Italian Franciscan saint, was partially known for bearing the stigmata, or the wounds of Christ.
Who is St. Padre Pio.
This Pope authored the St. Michael Prayer, apparently in response to a vision about the world.
Who is Pope Leo XIII.
The four Cardinal Virtues.
What are Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude.
In each Mass, with few exceptions, there is a Penitential Rite (i.e. "I confess...", "Lord have mercy..."). One of these exceptions is Ash Wednesday. During Mass on Ash Wednesday, this takes the place of the Penitential Rite.
What is the distribution of ashes.
This church in Jerusalem, initially built in the 4th Century, is built around the spot where Jesus was crucified and the tomb where we was buried.
What is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
This saint and mother of Emperor Constantine, is credited with finding the True Cross in the Holy Land in the 4th Century. She discovered the True Cross amidst the other ones by bringing a sick woman to touch the different crosses. When the woman touched the True Cross she was miraculously healed.
Who is St. Helena.
Often said during Benediction at the end of a Solemn Holy Hour, this prayer addresses the three persons of the Trinity, Mary, Joseph and the angels.
What are the Divine Praises.
The four marks of the Church.
This action during a Mass can take the place of reciting the Creed.
What is the Renewal of Baptismal Promises.
This cathedral is the first built in the United States. It was constructed in the colony that was founded as a refuge for Catholics.
What is the Baltimore Basilica.
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (previously Our Lady of Victory) celebrates the intercession of Our Lady in this battle, where the Christians prayed the Rosary and asked Mary to deliver them.
What is the Battle of Lepanto.