THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHURCH
The faithful should attend mass on Sundays and on these other important days.
What are Holy Days of Obligation?
This is the Old Testament figure known for building an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood.
Who is Noah?
This famous evangelist was once known as the persecutor of Christians named Saul of Tarsus.
Who is Saint Paul?
This sacrament marks the beginning of a person's life in the Catholic Church.
What is Baptism?
This saint is the patron saint of lost items.
Who is Saint Anthony (of Padua)?
Serious sin should be confessed at least this many times each year.
What is once per year?
This body of water was crossed as dry ground by the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt.
What is the Red Sea?
This Gospel author is credited with writing the Acts of the Apostles.
Who is Luke?
This sacrament involves the forgiveness of sins.
What is Reconciliation (Confession/ Penance)?
This saint is known as the "Apostle of Ireland"
Who is Saint Patrick?
The Eucharist should be received at least one time per year during this liturgical season.
What is Easter?
This prophet was swallowed by a great fish after attempting to flee from God's command.
Who is Jonah?
This Gospel begins with the famous line, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
What is the Gospel of John?
In the sacrament of Confirmation, this sign used to anoint the forehead of the candidate with holy chrism.
What is The Sign of the Cross?
This saint, known for his contributions to the Church's theology, is also called the "Angelic Doctor"
Who is Saint Thomas Aquinas?
This teaching urges the faithful to ensure that the Church can keep the lights on in the building.
What is the Precept of contributing financially to the needs of the Church, according to one's means?
This first king of Israel was anointed by the prophet Samuel.
Who is King Saul?
In this letter of the New Testament Saint Paul writes extensively about the concept of love in what is known as the "love chapter."
What is 1 Corinthians?
This is the term for the transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during the celebration of the Eucharist.
What is Transubstantiation?
This saint experienced stigmata, the wounds of Christ, and was the first person to bear them in recorded history
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
These days of Sacrifice are considered essential to staying focused on God?
What are days of fasting and abstinence?
This man became a great leader of Israel after Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Who is Joshua?
This term is used to describe the collection of three Gospels in the New Testament, which include the accounts of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
This sacrament is administered to those called to serve the Church as bishops, priests, or deacons.
What is Holy Orders?
This saint was the first native-born United States citizen to be canonized.
Who is Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton?