The Old Testament
The night before the Israelites left Egypt, they celebrated this feast for the first time, which is still practiced by Jewish people today.
What is Passover?
Although it is the second book of the New Testament, this was actually the first of the four Gospels to be written.
What is Mark's Gospel?
This liturgical color is used during Ordinary Time.
What is green?
The gateway to the other sacraments, this one removes original sin and fills us with sanctifying grace.
What is Baptism?
Born in medieval Italy, this saint used to throw parties and had dreams of being a noble knight before God called him to a life of poverty, prayer, and preaching. (He also cared for animals!)
Who was St. Francis of Assisi?
This future king of Israel was first a shepherd boy, then a giant-slayer, then a fugitive.
Who was David?
What is Nazareth?
The Mass consists of two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and this.
What is the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Jesus Christ is truly present in this sacrament.
What is the Eucharist?
A 15th century peasant girl, she led the French army to victory against the English before being captured and burned at the stake.
Who was Joan of Arc?
This prophet had the courage to challenge King Ahab and Queen Jezebel for encouraging their people to worship false gods.
Who was Elijah?
During this event, the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, which appeared as tongues of fire over them.
What is Pentecost?
Though purple/violet is the liturgical color of Advent, the priest has the option of wearing vestments of this color on the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
What is rose/pink?
This is the number of sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church.
What is seven?
A Roman soldier who became Christian at a time when it was illegal to do so, he was tied to a tree and shot with arrows, but survived.
Who was St. Sebastian?
This man, from the tribe of Benjamin, was Israel's first king.
Who was Saul?
This former enemy of Christianity became a Christian himself, traveling far and wide to spread the Word of God, and writing many letters that became part of the New Testament.
Who was Paul?
This penitential season in the liturgical calendar is a time of spiritual preparation, where we re-orient our hearts towards God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
What is Lent?
In this sacrament, we receive God's forgiveness and heal our relationship with him that is damaged by sin.
What is Reconciliation/Confession/Penance?
This archangel, whose name means "Who is like God?" defeated the fallen angel Lucifer and cast him into hell.
Who is St. Michael?
This man trusted God to grant him a son, even though he was 100 years old (and his wife was 90).
Who was Abraham?
This was the only one of the twelve Apostles to remain with Jesus during the Crucifixion. (The others ran away and hid.)
Who was John?
What is a monstrance?
Formerly known as Extreme Unction or Last Rites, this sacrament provides spiritual (and sometimes physical) healing, and gives us the strength to endure suffering.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
This Albanian-born saint became a nun, moved to India, and spent many years caring for the poor and sick who had nowhere else to turn.
Who is St. Teresa of Calcutta?