Saints
This term refers to the whole body of the faithful, including those canonized as saints, those souls in purgatory and all of us in the church community.
What is the Communion of Saints?
This sacrament is service involves a baptized man and woman binding together in a lifelong bond of faithful love and honor.
What is Matrimony?
This is the name of the Liturgical season just before Christmas. The season lasts for about four weeks and candles are lit every Sunday to represent different reflections as we await the birth of Jesus.
What is Advent?
This is the Christmas movie that features a leg lamp and a pink bunny suit. It was filmed in Cleveland, Ohio.
What is A Christmas Story?
This is where the congregation sits during mass.
What are the pews?
I had a lot to say in my lifetime, I told anyone who would listen of the great things to come and that one far greater than me was coming soon, so be ready! I baptized many people. When this great one did come, I baptized him too. His name is Jesus and he is my cousin! My feast day is June 24th.
Who is St. John the Baptist?
This sacrament of Christian initial involves sharing in the body and blood of Christ.
What is The Eucharist?
These are the gifts the three wise men, or Magi brought to the Infant Jesus.
What are Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh?
He is the author of A Christmas Carol.
Who is Charles Dickens?
This is the box at the front of the church in which the consecrated hosts are kept. This box is often decorated with gold. When it is open during mass the congregation kneels in reverence for Eucharist that is kept inside.
What is the Tabernacle?
My name was originally Simon. My brother, Andrew, told me about Jesus and asked me to follow him. Jesus gave me this new name and called me a rock upon who he will build His church. I was crucified upside down in Rome because I said I am not worthy to die the same way as Jesus. My feast day is June 29th.
Who is St. Peter the Apostle?
This is one of the Christian rites of initiation. A symbol of this sacrament is water. Water is poured over the person's head welcoming them as a member of the Church.
What is Baptism?
This is the angel who appeared to Mary to tell her of her blessing.
Who is the Angel Gabriel?
This is the name for the glittery strings lots of people hang on their Christmas trees. Don't let your cat eat it!
What is tinsel?
A cross usually bearing the image of Christ. It usually hangs above the alter on the back wall of the sanctuary. This is the most used name for this item.
What is a Crucifix?
I was a the leader of the Roman Catholic Church from 1978-2005. That's right, I was Pope and lived in Vatican City. I'm originally from Poland. I was made a Saint in 2014. My feast day is October 22nd
Who is Saint John Paul II?
During this sacrament individuals seek forgiveness from God for their human sins and misdeeds. The Act of Contrition is said during this sacrament.
What is Reconciliation or Penance?
These people were also approached by the same Angel who had appeared to Mary. They followed the North Star to the barn in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. Hint: They did not bring expensive gifts.
Who are the Shepards?
In the animated classic Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, this is Rudolph's girlfriend. She doesn't mind his red nose one bit!
Clara, Clarice or Charlotte
Who is Clarice?
This is the vessel containing water used in Christian rites of initiation.
What is the Baptismal Font?
I was born of a Christian woman and a Celtic pagan lord in Ireland. I was told by a Druid priest that I am a link between the old world and the new. I had a vision of the Holy Family in Bethlehem. My feast day is February 1st.
Who is St. Bridget?
This sacrament of initiation completes the Baptism rite. We enter the adult body of the church.
Hint: You'll decide if you want to receive this sacrament in about 4 or 5 years.
What is Confirmation?
This man was the King of Judea at the time Jesus was born. He was suspicious of the work of a new born king.
Who was King Herod?
The German word Tannenbaum means this in English. Oh...here's a hint: This is a Christmas carol originally written in German and translated into English.
What is Christmas Tree?
This is the special candle with its own candle stand. It often is richly ornamented with symbolic designs including 5 grains of incense representing the wounds of our Savior, and the greek letters Alpha and Omega.
What is the Easter or Paschal Candle?