Jesus
Saints
Lent
Holy Spirit
Catholic Stuff
100

The four books of the Bible that recount the ministry of Jesus.

The Gospels

100

This saint appeared to Juan Diego near Mexico City in 1531.

the Virgin of Guadalupe

100
The holy day of obligation that begins the season of Lent.

Ash Wednesday

100

The animal representation of the Holy Spirit. He took this form during the Baptism of Jesus.

a Dove

100

The leader of the Catholic Church.

The Pope/ Pope Francis

200

Something every Christian can relate with, this event at the river Jordan marked the beginning of Jesus' ministry.

Baptism by John the Baptist

200

The four books that recount the life and ministry of Jesus.

The Gospels

200

Fish doesn't count; this type of food is off limits to Catholics on Fridays in Lent.

Meat

200

The name we give to the community of three persons who make up the one Godhead.

the Trinity

200

The profession of faith we say at every mass.

the Nicene Creed

300

The name of the Apostle (and first Pope), Peter, before he met Jesus.

Simon

300

This patron saint of Ireland used a three-leaf clover (shamrock) to teach about the Trinity.

St. Patrick

300

The three spiritual tools the Church recommends we use during the season of Lent.

Prayer, fasting, almsgiving

300

The Biblical event in which the Holy Spirit descended as fire onto the Apostles and the Virgin Mary.

Pentecost

300

The term used to for someone who dies in defense of their faith.

Martyr

400

The name of the Roman governor who condemned Jesus to death.

Pontius Pilate

400

No, not an MD; this is the title given to saints whose teaching (doctrine) greatly improves the way we understand God.

Doctor of the Church

400

The number of feet that a Lady of Lent doll/ calendar starts out with. Each foot represents one Sunday in Lent.

Seven

400

The English translation for the word used to describe the Holy Spirit in the Bible, "the ... of God". In Hebrew the word is "ruah," and in Latin the word is "spiritus." This Latin root also gives us the words "aspirate," and "respiratory."

Breath

400

The Sacrament we share in common with all other Christians.

Baptism

500
Bring your climbing gear, this body of teachings delivered in the Gospel of Mathew (ch 5-7) forms a core part of the Christian faith.

the Sermon on the Mount

500

Icons of the martyrs from the Roman persecution often include this symbol of victory over death.

Palm frond

500

The special prayer that involves meditating on the 14 scenes of Jesus' passion. The numbered icons for it can be seen in most Catholic churches.

The stations of the cross

500

The English translation of "Paraclete," this is someone who speaks on our behalf and represents us (like before a judge).

Advocate

500

The shortest liturgical season.

The Triduum