The Sacraments
Liturgical Calendar
Parts of the Mass
The Bible
The Early Church
100
This Sacrament frees us from our sins and challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.
What is Reconciliation/Confession?
100
Like January in the calendar, the Liturgical Year begins with this season.
What is Advent?
100
The First Reading is taken from this part of the Bible.
What is the Old Testament?
100
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are these important guys from the New Testament.
Who are the Gospel writers?
100
The Apostle who took Judas' place
Who is Matthias?
200
Holy Matrimony and Holy Orders
What are the sacraments of service/vocation?
200
The seasons of Advent and Lent share this colour, often associated with the royalty of Jesus.
What is purple?
200
Before concluding the celebration Mass, the priest gives us this:
What is the Final Blessing?
200
The number of books in the Catholic Bible.
What is 73?
200
The Church's birthday is more officially known as this, a word coming from Old English, Latin, and Greek meaning ‘fiftieth (day)’.
What is Pentecost?
300
The term “Eucharist” originates from this Greek word, meaning thanksgiving
What is eucharistia?
300
This number Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday, or "Rejoice" Sunday and is symbolized with the colour rose, not pink!
What is the third Sunday of Advent?
300
These words of reflection from priest after the Gospel are named from the Greek word meaning, ‘discourse, conversation’, and ‘crowd’.
What is the homily?
300
This story from the book of Genesis follows this man, his family, and two of every animal all on a big boat.
Who is Noah?
300
The 12 Apostles were given this ability by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Speaking in many languages.
400
This Sacrament was instituted, or began, at the Last Supper.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
400
This season in the Liturgical Year has two parts, the second being the longest season.
What is Ordinary Time?
400
If you are not suited to receive the Holy Eucharist, you may position your arms this way.
What is crossed over your chest?
400
Many Examinations of Conscience that we use before receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation are based on these rules given to Moses by God in the book of Exodus.
What are the 10 Commandments?
400
Two of the 12 Apostles share this name--and are told apart by the titles of "The Greater" and "The Lesser"
Who is James?
500
The word "sacrament" comes from sacramentum, meaning solemn oath in this language.
What is Latin?
500
Halloween is derived from "All Hallow's Eve," the day before this November celebration.
What is All Saints/Hallows Day?
500
During the Liturgy of the Word, the congregation comes together in the Profession of Faith, which is often this prayer that begins with "I believe in God..."
What is the Apostle's Creed?
500
The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy are shared with this sacred text of our Jewish brothers and sisters.
What is the Torah?
500
Pope Leo XIV is the 267th successor of the first Pope, this Saint and one of the 12 Apostles.
Who is St. Peter?