Liturgy & Sacraments
The number of sacraments in the Catholic Church
What is 7?
Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Annointing of the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders
The table where the bread and wine are consecrated into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ
What is the altar?
Wrote most of the books in the New Testament, including many letters to various Church communities; former persecutor and murderer of Christians
Who is Saint Paul?
One Our Father, Ten Hail Marys, and a Glory be
What is the Rosary?
This follower of Jesus famously denied Christ three times before a nearby rooster crowed. He's got something in common with Dwayne Johnson...
Who is Peter?
During this part of the Mass, Catholics hear readings from Scripture, listen to the homily, and profess the Creed.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
The receptacle used to hold the Eucharist after it has been consecrated
What is the tabernacle?
Known as "The Little Flower"; a patron saint of missionaries; joined the Carmelites at the age of 15 and died at the age of 24
Who is St. Thérèse of Lisieux?
"The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, and she conceived by the Holy Spirit..."
What is the Angelus?
Known as "the Doubter," this apostle initially refused to believe that Jesus had risen until he saw the wounds of Christ.
Who is Thomas?
This liturgical season is when Catholics eagerly await the incarnation of Jesus.
What is Advent?
The physical area of a Catholic Church where the altar and (sometimes) tabernacle are located
What is the sanctuary?
Two of the newest saints in the Church, both from Italy; one was known for climbing mountains while the other was known for playing video games (in moderation)
Who are St. Pier Giorgio Frassati & St. Carlo Acutis?
What is The Memorare?
This "beloved" disciple sat with Mary at the foot of the Cross when Jesus was dying and was the second person to see Jesus's empty tomb.
Who is John?
This part of the Mass primarily features the consecration of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
The black gown and white overgarment that altar servers wear at many churches, including St. John's (must name both garments).
What are the cassock and surplice?
Patron saint of the poor, the dying, and charitable workers; founded a religious order in India that serves the poorest of the poor; "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family."
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)?
"From the belief that I have to earn your love, deliver me, Jesus."
What is the Litany of Trust?
This apostle's calling by Jesus was painted by Caravaggio, a famous Italian painter. He worked for the Galilean version of the IRS before following Jesus.
Who is Matthew?
In the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest invokes the Holy Spirit over the bread and wine immediately before recounting Christ's words at the Last Supper.
What is the epiclesis?
The physical area of a Catholic Church between the main seating area and the front door (sometimes called the "gathering space")
What is the narthex?
Known for his books "Confessions" and "City of God"; both he and his mom are saints; Pope Leo XIV is part of the monastic order founded by him; PATRON SAINT OF SEEK 2027
Who is Saint Augustine?
What is the Surrender Novena?
After this apostle brought his brother to Jesus, they both became His disciples. The Catholic Church wouldn't be the same without this guy.
Who is Andrew?