The Promises
This is the number of "standard" Beatitudes listed in the Gospel of Matthew.
What is eight?
Blessed are the______, for they will receive mercy.
what is "merciful"
The Beatitudes are found in the first book of this section of the Bible, which tells the story of Jesus and the early Church.
What is the New Testament?
This is the specific set of Rosary mysteries focused on during the season of Lent.
What are the Sorrowful Mysteries?
This pillar involves talking and listening to God, whether you use a rosary, a journal, or just quiet time.
What is Prayer?
Blessed are the _____, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
what is "poor in spirit"
Blessed are the _____ , for they will see God.
What is "pure in heart"?
Every one of the Beatitudes begins with this same 7-letter word in English, which can also be translated as "happy."
What is Blessed?
In this second mystery, Jesus is tied to a stone pillar and whipped by Roman soldiers.
What is the Scourging at the Pillar?
This pillar involves giving up something you enjoy—like candy or video games—to make more room for God in your life.
What is Fasting?
Blessed are those who ______, for they will be comforted,
what is "mourn"
Blessed are the______, for they will be called children of God.
What is "peacemakers"?
This is the name of the "Old Testament" set of rules that the Beatitudes are often compared to.
What are the Ten Commandments?
This third mystery describes when soldiers placed a painful circle of branches on Jesus' head to mock Him.
What is the Crowning with Thorns?
This pillar comes from an old word meaning "mercy" and involves giving money, food, or time to people in need.
What is Almsgiving?
Blessed are the _____, for they will inherit the earth.
what is "meek"
Blessed are those who are _______ for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
what is "persecuted"?
This famous mountain-based sermon, found in the Gospel of Matthew, is where Jesus first delivered the Beatitudes.
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
This is the first Sorrowful Mystery, taking place in a garden while the disciples fell asleep.
What is the Agony in the Garden?
In the Catholic Church, these are the two specific days of the year when both Fasting (one full meal) and Abstinence (no meat) are required by law.
What are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
Blessed are those who ______ and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
what is "hunger"
Blessed are those who are ___________, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
what is "persecuted for righteousness’ sake"?
Because Jesus delivers these laws from a mountain, he is often being compared to this Old Testament figure who received the 10 Commandments on Mt. Sinai.
Who is Moses?
In art, this specific type of "Skull" symbol is often shown at the base of the Cross to represent the place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "The Place of the Skull."
What is Golgotha? (Acceptable: Calvary)
During Lent, we often add this specific type of prayer that involves walking through 14 different moments of Jesus' Passion.
What are the Stations of the Cross?