Don't Forget to Pray
This gesture is how we begin and end each prayer.
What is the sign of the cross?
Hopefully you'll all be preparing for this sacrament in the next two years and you'll be ready to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon you!
What is confirmation?
True or False. The Eucharist is a great symbol of Jesus' body and blood that we receive when we go to Mass.
What is FALSE. DURING MASS, THE BREAD AND WINE BECOME THE ACTUAL BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST. IT IS NOT A SYMBOL.
This holiday is what Lent is leading us to and a celebration of what is the center of our beliefs as Catholics. That Jesus rose from the dead and ascended into heaven on this day.
What is Easter?
In this season, we prepare for the resurection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
What is Lent?
Also known as The Lord's Prayers, this prayer was originally taught by Jesus to his disciples. In part of this prayer is His name is "Hallowed".
What is the Our Father?
Don't remember this sacrament? It's probably because you were just a baby when you received this sacrament which rid you of Original Sin.
What is Baptism?
These are the three readings done in the first part of Mass.
What are the first reading, the second reading and the gospel?
This is the number of days in lent.
What is 40?
Despite the name, there's nothing plain about this season of the church where we normally see the priest wearing green.
What is ordinary time?
In this short prayer, we praise God in all his "Glory" and his "World Without End"
What is the Glory Be?
No matter what sins you've committed, God will always forgive you in this sacrament.
What is Reconciliation or Confession?
These are the two parts that the mass is broken into.
What are the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist?
Don't wash your forehead too quickly! This marks the first day of Lent.
What is Ash Wednesday?
We light 4 candles that represent each week of this season, where we prepare for our dear Savior's birth.
What is Advent?
This prayer is also called the Ave Maria and asks for help from our Blessed Mother who happens to be "full of grace".
What is the Hail Mary?
It is very rare that an individual completes both of these two sacraments. It usually comes down to God calling us to one or the other.
What is Holy Orders and Marriage?
Although they are long, we can't help but love every word of Father Jim's interpretation of the Gospel when he says this right after the completion of the Gospel.
What is the homily?
This is the final week of Lent that begins with Palm Sunday, and finishes out with Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
What is Holy Week?
You'll see Fr. Jim wear a lot of purple which represents waiting and preparation during these two seasons of the church.
What are Advent and Lent?
"I Believe" that this prayer is said in Mass on Sundays after the priest's homily.
What is the Nicene Creed?
One would receive this sacrament if he or she seems to be seriously ill, facing surgery or nearing death.
What is Anointing of the Sick
These are just two of the many types of people who help out the priest in many ways during the mass.
What are Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers, Altar Servers, Deacons, etc.
The first is prayer, the second is fasting, and this is the third Pillar of Lent which is a sign of our care for those in need and our gratitude for what our God has given us.
What is Almsgiving?
These are just two examples of times that a priest will be dressed in White.
What are baptism, funerals, Easter and Sundays during the Easter season, Feast of the Virgin Mary, feasts of angels and non-martyred saints, etc.