Sacraments
This sacrament should not be received if you are not in a state of grace.
What is communion?
This prayer, said at Sunday Mass, begins with “I believe in one God” and summarizes what Catholics believe about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What is the Nicene Creed?
This Holy Day celebrates the moment when Jesus, truly God and truly man, entered the world as a baby to save us.
What is the Nativity of Jesus Christ?
This is the large table at the front of the church where the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
What is the altar?
Before receiving Holy Communion at Mass, Catholics are asked to do this for one hour as a sign of reverence.
What is fasting?
After we confess our sins, the priest gives us this action—such as a prayer or good deed—to help us grow closer to God.
What is penance?
This special type of prayer is repeated for nine days in a row and is often prayed when we are asking God for a particular help or blessing.
What is a novena?
This feast celebrates Jesus’ victory over death and is the most important day of the Church year, even though its date changes every spring.
What is the Resurrection of the Lord?
This large, often decorative bowl of holy water is used for baptisms.
What is the baptismal font?
Before entering a pew, Catholics show respect for Jesus in the tabernacle by bending one knee to the ground in this action.
What is genuflect?
This Sacrament strengthens us with the Holy Spirit and is usually celebrated by a Bishop.
What is Confirmation?
This prayer expresses sorrow for sins and is prayed during Reconciliation.
What is the Act of Contrition?
This Catholic holiday celebrates that all those who are in heaven - famous or not - are united with God forever.
What is All Saints Day?
This small room near the sanctuary is where the priest prepares for Mass and keeps vestments.
What is the sacristy?
This is the name of the place souls go to be purified before entering Heaven.
What is purgatory?
The process that allows unbaptized non-Catholic adults to receive their sacraments.
What is the Order of Christian Initiation?
This special prayer asks many holy men and women by name to pray for us and is often sung at big Church celebrations like Easter and baptisms.
What is the Litany of Saints?
This Holy Day reminds us that Mary was taken into Heaven at the end of her earthly life, not by her own power, but by God’s.
What is the Assumption of Mary?
This section of the church, usually slightly raised, contains the altar and is considered the most sacred area.
What is the sanctuary?
This is the name of the holy oil used in Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
What is chrism?
The number of sacraments a Catholic woman can receive in her lifetime.
The number of sacraments a Catholic Man can receive in his lifetime.
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This prayer was taught to us by Jesus during his Sermon on the Mount.
What is the Lord's Prayer/Our Father?
Celebrated on January 1, this solemnity honors Mary with the Church’s highest title because she is the mother of Jesus.
What is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God?
This main seating area of the church is where the congregation sits during Mass.
What is the nave?
This sacred container, often made of gold and shaped like a sunburst, is used to display the consecrated Host during Adoration.
What is a monstrance?