The Sacraments
Initiates, cleanses from sin, and welcomes into the Church.
Baptism
How many Sacraments are there?
7
What color is Advent and Lent?
Purple: It is the color or preparation, and penance.
What is the day called that is the official start of lent?
Ash Wednesday
The actual date that Ash Wednesday starts on changes each year, but the day does not.
Who is our new Preist?
Rev. Fr. Matthew Laffey
A covenant union between a man and a woman.
Matrimony
Who instituted the 7 sacraments?
Instituted by Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry.
What are is the color of Ordinary Time?
Green. It signifies growth and new life.
How many days does lent last?
40 days. Sundays are not considered days of fasting.
What is the first day of holy week?
Palm Sunday.
It marks Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, initiating Holy Week. Celebrated the Sunday before Easter, it features church processions, the blessing of palm branches, and readings of the Passion. It symbolizes Jesus's humble, peace-bringing entry on a donkey, contrasting with a warrior king.
The Body and Blood of Christ, nurturing spiritual life.
Eucharist
Ordination of bishops, priests, and deacons.
Holy Orders
What is the color for Christmas and Easter?
White, Gold. It shows Celebration, rejoicing.
The practice of having One full meal and two smaller, meals (not equaling the full meal).No snacking, is called what?
Fasting
What special service will be held on Friday evenings during lent at the church.
The Stations of the Cross.
A 14-step Catholic devotion commemorating Jesus Christ’s passion and death, traditionally prayed on Fridays during Lent. Participants move between stations, meditating on events from the condemnation to the burial to reflect on his sacrifice.
Offers healing, strength, and comfort during serious illness.
Anointing of the Sick
Seals with the Holy Spirit and matures the faith.
Confirmation
What is the color of the scared Triduum? —from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday.
Red. It is the color for Sacrifice.
The Sacred Triduum, also known as the Paschal Triduum, is a Christian tradition that lasts for three days. The Triduum is the highlight of holy week and the Catholic Church's liturgical year. The Triduum is a time to remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, his rising from the dead.
No meat (beef, pork, chicken, etc.). Fish and seafood are permitted. This is called the practice of what?
Abstinence
Who did god first give the Ten Commandments to?
Moses
He gave them to him on Mount Sinai. According to the Book of Exodus, these laws were written by the "finger of God" on two stone tablets as a covenant with the nation of Israel, following their exodus from slavery in Egypt.
Grants forgiveness and restores grace.
Reconciliation (Confession)
What 3 Sacraments can you receive more then once?
Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession),Anointing of the Sick.
What is the color that is used twice a year on Gaudete Sunday & Laetare Sunday?
Gaudete Sunday, celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent
Laetare Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent in the Roman Catholic and other Western liturgical calendars
Rose/Pink: Signifies Joy as we approach the time of Celebration, and rejoicing that comes with Christmas and Easter.
What are Catholics required to do pertaining to food on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
Fasting & Abstinence
Who Baptized Jesus?
Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan River, an event recorded in the Bible to fulfill righteousness. Although John initially hesitated, arguing that he needed to be baptized by Jesus, he ultimately complied with Jesus' request to fulfill God's plan.