Catholic Vocabulary
A representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus on it.
Crucifix
What liturgical color does a priest wear most often?
Green
The day we commemorate the resurrection of Jesus
Easter
How many sacraments does the Church have?
7
The principle day of the week for the celebration of the Eucharist.
Sunday
Another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confession or Penance
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The 40 days of fasting before Easter are called...
Lent
The grade where children typically receive their first Holy Communion.
2nd Grade.
The prayer that was given to us by Jesus and that we pray during every Mass.
The Our Father prayer.
What we call the mystery where Jesus rose into heaven after His Resurrection.
The Ascension.
Father, Son, Holy Spirit are also called...
The Holy Trinity
The 28 day period leading up to Christmas is called...
Advent
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What is in a state of grace?
To be in a “state of grace” means to be free from mortal sin.
The name of the place where the Eucharist is stored?
Tabernacle
The name of the angel who came to Mary to tell her she will be the mother of God.
Gabriel
What do we call the birth of Jesus in a manger at Christmas?
The Nativity.
The names of the 7 sacraments.
Baptism, Confession, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick
When should you genuflect?
Before entering the pew and anytime you pass in front of the Tabernacle.
What is the action where we bend one knee towards the Tabernacle?
Genuflecting
After Jesus' Resurrection, which came first, the Ascension or the decent of the Holy Spirit?
The Ascension.
The day that the Holy Spirit came down to Earth.
Pentecost
Used to meditate on life of Christ and his mother.
The Rosary
The name for the Sacrament of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus? It is the most important and most blessed of all the sacraments.
The Eucharist.