Prayers & Practices
What is the Rosary?
The Rosary is a meditation of Christ's life on earth. When we pray the rosary, we reflect on the miracles, events and suffering that Christ experienced on earth for our salvation.
What happens when we are baptized?
We are washed of original sin.
We become adopted sons and daughters of God the Father.
We become part of the Catholic Church's family.
How do we know that Jesus is the Son of God?
When John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, the skies opened up and a voice said "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased". The Holy Spirit also appeared in the form of a Dove.
(Matthew 3:13-17)
Why do we use Holy Water when we enter the Church?
As a reminder of what we have received at Baptism.
What prayer did Jesus teach us to pray daily?
The Our Father
Let's recite it together!
Recite the Act of Contrition
Let's all recite it together!
Which are the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation & Communion (Eucharist)
How does Jesus show us God's love?
While on earth, Jesus:
- Taught about the love of God the Father
- Welcomed all people into His life
- Healed the sick
- Fed the hungry and shared His meals with the people others ignored
- Forgave the sins of those who were truly sorry
What is the proper way to Genuflect?
Kneel with your right knee, facing the Altar or bow from the waist.
Your knee must touch the ground.
What are the four marks of the Catholic Church?
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic
What is the Fourth Commandment?
Honor your father and your mother.
(200 point bonus: what are commandments 6 & 7?)
What is the correct way to receive Communion?
You may receive on the tongue or in your hands (left over right if you're right-handed). Make sure you have consumed all of the Host.
Do not make the sign of the cross at the altar, instead return to your seat and pray silently or sing with the choir.
What mission do we share with Jesus as His faithful?
To spread the good news (Gospel/Evangelio) of Christ and to take care of one another as the Body of Christ.
What do we listen to during the Liturgy at Sunday Mass?
A reading from the Old Testament, a Psalm, a reading from the New Testament and the Gospel of the Lord.
Name the Seven Sacraments
Baptism, Confirmation, Communion (Eucharist), Penance and Reconciliation (Confession), Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony and Holy Orders
Let's recite it together!
How often should you receive the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation?
The Church suggests going to confession at minimum once a year during Easter, but recommends the best practice of once a month.
What three characteristics do we share with Christ when we receive new life at Baptism?
We become Priestly (we pray), Prophetic (when we share the Gospel) and Royal (we serve the people of God's kingdom) people because Jesus is Priest, Prophet and King.
What should we do when the Priest holds up the Eucharist and the Chalice?
We should look at the Eucharist and the Chalice, and we may say "My Lord, and My God" or "My Jesus, have mercy".
Why does the Catholic Church remember and honor Mary?
We remember and honor Mary because she is the Mother of God, the greatest of all saints and the most pure person (because she was born without sin).
100-point bonus for each title of Mary you can name.
Recite the Nicene Creed.
Let's all recite it together!
What are Holy Orders, and how many types of orders are there?
Holy Orders is the sacrament in which baptized men are ordained to serve the church. There are three types of orders:
Bishops: successors of the Apostles
Priests: responsible for leading the Christian faithful and celebrating Mass
Deacons: men who work in service for the Church.
What are ways we can serve God's people?
The Spiritual and Corporal Acts of Mercy.
(100-point bonus for each act named)
What should we say when the Priest holds up the Eucharist and says "Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world; blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb"?
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
(300-point Bonus: how do we say this in Spanish?)
What color vestments will the Priest wear at the Easter Vigil?
White