Church
The main gathering of Catholic worship held every Sunday.
What is the Mass?
He built an ark to survive the great flood.
Who is Noah?
The day that officially begins Holy Week, remembering Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
What is Palm Sunday?
This iconic Trini street food is made with two baras and curried channa.
What is Doubles?
The long, white garment worn by altar servers during Mass.
What is an alb?
The leader of the worldwide Catholic Church who lives in the Vatican.
Who is the Pope?
There are exactly this many books in the New Testament.
Jesus performed this humble act of service for his disciples at the Last Supper.
What is washing their feet?
Invented in T&T, it is the only new acoustic musical instrument of the 20th century.
What is the Steelpan? (or Pan)
These are rung during the Eucharistic Prayer to highlight the importance of the Consecration.
What are the bells?
The two main parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the...
What is the Eucharist?
This apostle wrote the majority of the Epistles (letters) in the New Testament.
Who is St. Paul?
The solemn day we commemorate Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross.
What is Good Friday?
In local folklore, this female spirit hides her cloven hoof under a long, beautiful dress.
Who is La Diablesse?
The two small pitchers used to hold the water and wine for the Mass.
What are the cruets?
The sacred oil used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
What is Chrism?
The longest book in the Bible, containing 150 sacred songs and prayers.
What are the Psalms? (or Book of Psalms)
The name of the garden where Jesus prayed in agony before his arrest.
What is Gethsemane?
Located in the Northern Range, this is the highest peak in Trinidad.
What is El Cerro del Aripo?
The metal vessel on a chain in which incense is burned during special liturgies.
What is a thurible? (Accept censer)
The official teaching authority of the Church, made up of the Pope and the bishops.
What is the Magisterium?
The Old Testament prophet who was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire.
Who is Elijah?
The collective name for the three holiest days from Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday evening.
What is the Triduum? (or Paschal Triduum)
This bright red woodland flower is the national flower of Trinidad and Tobago.
What is the Chaconia? (or Double Chaconia)
The square white cloth placed on the altar, upon which the chalice and paten rest.
What is the corporal?