Our Parish
The name of our parish priest?
(Bonus points for his full name)
Who is:
Father Scott Duarte
This person first prayed the Our Father?
Jesus
The truth is that reading the Bible is one of the best ways for me to figure out what is true and what's a lie!
So what is the lie?
Lie:
That the Bible is too complicated for me to understand.
The world tells us the lie that our physical appearance is the measure of our beauty. What is the truth?
Truth:
True beauty is found inside.
This Saint worked with the poorest of the poor in the slums of Calcutta mostly at the end of their lives. She understood what it meant to “speak the truth, even if your voice shakes”.
Who is:
St (Mother) Teresa of Calcutta
This person is the patron Saint of our parish.
Who is:
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
This is one of the shortest prayers and the most frequently used; it reminds us of the Holy Trinity and Jesus death on the Cross and His resurrection?
The Sign of the Cross
The truth is that the Holy Spirit lives inside me and gives me strength to change – so what is the lie?
Lie:
I can’t change my bad habits.
It is a lie that God only loves us when we are perfect – so what’s the truth?
Truth:
God loves us just as we are. Nothing can separate me from God’s love.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen said:
“The truth is the truth even if no one believes it, and a lie is a lie even if _________ believes it.”
Even if “everyone” believes it.
Where are the Stations of the Cross located at SEAS?
Inside the Sanctuary and along the wood line near the parking lot.
This is the Latin name for the Hail Mary?
Ave Maria
In Philippians 4:8 we read the Truth and it says - “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.” This Scripture tell us about how God feels about our thoughts – what is the lie?
Lie:
What I think doesn’t matter.
The world tells us the lie that what I think about doesn't matter. What is the truth?
Truth:
God cares about all my thoughts.
St Edith Stein said “Do not accept anything as truth if it lacks love. And do not accept anything as _____ that lacks truth.
Do not accept anything as LOVE that lacks truth.
How long should someone receiving the Eucharist at SEAS fast before receiving Communion?
One Hour
This prayer is said at the end of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and we also say it at every Mass.
The Act of Contrition
Romans 5:8 tells us "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" and tells us that I am worth everything to Jesus and He died on the cross for me. So what is the lie?
Lie:
I am not worth fighting for.
The world tells us the lie that we can’t change our bad habits. At Pentecost the Lord sent a very special helper. Which person of the trinity helps us make positive change?
Truth:
The Holy Spirit lives inside me and gives me strength to change.
Saint Therese of Liseuex said; “True love begins when nothings is looked for in return.” What nickname do we also know her by?
Who is:
The Little Flower
Name one order of religious sisters from our parish.
Who are:
Little Sister’s of St. Francis or The Poor Clares.
How many mysteries are there in the Rosary?
Twenty (20)
Ephesians 4:29 says, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up” This Scripture verse tells us that “I am called to speak the truth, even if my voice shakes.” So what is the lie?
Lie:
I can’t help what I say.
1 Timothy 4:12 tells us "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity". This verse tells us that it is a lie that we are too young to make important decisions. What is the truth AND how are we called to act on it?
Truth:
I’m not too young to make important decisions and there is no better time than right now to trust Jesus with my heart.
What Saint said: “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”?
Who is:
St. Catherine of Siena