Patrons
Called the Parton of Workers he was also the husband of Mary
Who is St. Joseph?
Moses turned Egyptian magicians' staff into these
What are snakes?
On the first day of Lent, Christians are marked with these as a sign that they are mortal
What are ashes?
Alternate word for mass that means 'Thanksgiving"
What is eternity?
This city is considered holy by Christians, Jews and Muslims
What is Jerusalm?
The patron of England and Russia he is also a dragon slayer
Who is St George?
Isaiah said that those who trust in God will soar on the wings of this magestic bird.
What is an eagle?
Going without meat on Fridays is one way of practicing this custom of Lenten penance
What is abstinence?
The priest or deacon delivers this to his people to help them understand the scripture readings
What is a homily/sermon?
What is heaven?
The Church of the Annunciation is in this town
What is Nazareth?
Known as the finder of lost articles he was also a gifted preacher
Who is St Anthony?
These two small animals are shown in Christmas pictures as sharing the stable in Bethlehem
Who are the ox and the donkey?
Christians eaten these sweet bread treats marked with signs of faith during Lent and Holy Week
What are Hot Cross buns?
Name for all those who gather in the Church to participate in the Liturgy
Who are the congregation?
This is the state of one of purification from sin and preparation for eternal life with God
What is Purgatory?
Ill people go to this shrine seeking healing in this French town
What is Lourdes?
Under this title Mary is honored as the Patron of the United States and there is a Basilica to her honor in Washington DC
Who is the Immaculate Conception?
One of the plagues God sent to Egypt was an invasion of these hopping creatures
What are frogs?
This popular salty snack food began as a symbol of Lenten prayer
What is a pretzel?
These prayers are offered for the needs of others at Mass
What are the intercessions?
This term refers to the return of Jesus Christ at the end of time
What is the Second Coming?
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located in this city
What is Mexico City?
She saw a vision of her friend St Francis of Assisi and is the patroness of Television
Who is St Clare?
What is a lion?
During Lent Catechumens make their final preparations for these three sacraments
What are the sacraments of initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist?
During this part of the Mass we ask for God's forgiveness
What is the Penitential Rite?
This term includes all belivers living and dead
What is the Communion of Saints?
The grave of the first Pope is located under the altar of this church in Rome
What is St Peter's Basilica?