Parts of the Mass
A word that means, "I believe!" It is said in response to many prayers at Mass
What is Amen
The container where the leftover consecrated hosts are kept secure
What is a Tabernacle
Most of the Liturgical Calendar is made up of this type of "Time" (a time of waiting)
What is Ordinary Time
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi
This ECSS school has red and white as its primary school colors
What is Saint George
A song from this Old Testament book is sung, chanted, or simply read after the First Reading
What is the Book of Psalms
The area where the priests, deacons, and altar servers get ready for Mass
What is the sacristy
The name for the weeks leading up to the celebration of Christmas
This Saint is known primarily for her work in Calcutta, where she helped the poor and sick for years
Who is Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
Mrs. Holly Morphy is Principal at this ECSS school
What is Saint Jude
This famous prayer is recited at Mass - it was taught by Jesus to us in the Sermon on the Mount
What is the Our Father
The large table where the priest consecrates the hosts into the Body and Blood of Jesus
What is the altar
Lent is roughly this many days long - the same length of time Jesus spent in the desert preparing himself for his ministry
What is 40 days
When someone loses something, they often say a prayer to this Saint asking for his assistance in finding the lost item
Who is Saint Anthony of Padua
A football field named "The Bixby Bowl" is found at this ECSS school, and is where the Erie Catholic Knights team often plays
What is Blessed Sacrament
The name for the talk that the priest gives at Mass right after the Gospel is proclaimed
What is a Homily (Sermon is also accepted)
The name for the podium where the readings are read and the homily is preached
What is a pulpit
Many people take their tree and lights down right after Christmas, but the Catholic Christmas season is celebrated for roughly 20 days - up until the Sunday after this feast day
What is the Epiphany
This powerful Archangel who fights against Satan and his demons in the Book of Revelation is the patron saint of police officers
Who is Saint Michael the Archangel
Father James McCormick is the pastor of the Church that is connected to this ECSS school
What is Saint James
The part of the Mass where we call to mind our venial sins (our small faults and failings) and ask forgiveness for them before the Mass continues
What is the Penitential Rite
The name for the container that holds the water used in Baptism
What is a font
This feast day ends the Catholic Liturgical Calendar
What is Christ the King
The Saint received visions in Lourdes, France of the Virgin Mary, and many miracles have occurred at the site of her vision
Who is Saint Bernadette
The two ECSS schools that have the Crusaders as their title and mascot
What are Our Lady of Peace and Saint Luke