Sacraments
The Sacrament washes away Original Sin and gives us New Life in Christ
What is Baptism?
This is the moment during Mass when the bread and wine become the actual Body and Blood Christ.
What is the Consecration?
This is the cup that holds the Blood of Christ during the Eucharist.
What is the Chalice?
Jesus' return to the Father in heaven forty days after his Resurrection.
What is the Ascension?
This response at Mass means 'Yes, I agree' and 'I believe.'
What is Amen?
This sacrament seals our friendship with Christ and pours out the gifts of the Holy Spirit
What is Confirmation?
This is the first part of Mass, when we listen to readings from Scripture and the homily.
This beautiful locked box in a Catholic church keeps the Blessed Sacrament safe.
What is the Tabernacle?
Jesus rose from the dead on this day, which we celebrate as Easter Sunday.
What is the Resurrection?
This is a solemn agreement between God and his people.
What is a Covenant?
This is the sacrament of God's Mercy, also called Confession, where God forgives our sins
What is Reconciliation?
This prayer, which means 'I confess to almighty God,' is said together at the start of Mass.
What is the Confiteor?
This sacred vessel holds and displays the Blessed Sacrament for Adoration.
What is the Monstrance?
This term refers to Jesus' suffering, death, Resurrection, and Ascension together.
What is the Paschal Mystery?
This is true sorrow for our sins and a strong desire to avoid sinning in the future.
What is Contrition?
This Sacrament joins a baptized man & woman together in a lifelong marriage
What is Matrimony?
This is considered the heart of the Mass, when the priest joins our gifts to Jesus' perfect sacrifice.
What is the Eucharistic Prayer?
This metal plate holds the bread during the Eucharist.
What is the Paten?
At this Passover meal, Jesus gave us the Eucharist for the first time.
What is the Last Supper?
The statement of our Faith, which we recite at Mass on Sundays
What is the Creed?
This sacrament gives special graces to those who are sick or in danger of death, bringing spiritual healing and comfort.
What is Anointing of the Sick?
At Mass, we make this gesture — bending one knee — as a sign of reverence.
What is genuflecting?
This lamp, often red, is kept lit to show that the Blessed Sacrament is present in the tabernacle.
What is the Sanctuary Lamp?
Jesus commanded his followers to 'make disciples of all nations' in this famous command.
What is the Great Commission?
This is the change in substance of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ.
What is Transubstantiation?