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| Sacraments of Initiation | Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist |
| Patroness of the U.S. | Immaculate Conception of Mary |
| How many Sundays in Lent | Five plus Palm (Passion) Sunday |
| How many Sundays in Advent | Four Sundays |
| Steps to become a Saint. | Introduction, Investigte, Compile, Miracles Submit to Rome, Beatification, Saint |
| Holy Days of Obligation | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Assumption of Virgin Mary, All Saints, Immaculate Concept, Christmas, Ascension of the Lord |
| Diocese | Group of Catholic churches in a region under the jurisdiction of a bishop. |
| Archdiocese | Regional cluster of dioceses, headed by Archbishop |
| Duties of a Deacon | Assist during mass. Preside at baptisms and weddings held without a Mass. May not preside on his own or hear confessions |
| Why lighted cancle placed beside tabernacle. | Vigil light indicates Blessed Sacrament, the eucharistic presence of Christ. |
| 3 Oils in Sacraments | Oils of the Sick, Catechumens, Sacred Chrism |
| Words of Absolution in Reconciliation | I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit |
| Why Holy Water at doors of Church | Dip hands and reminds us of our Baptism. |
| 12 Apostles | Simon Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James, Thaddeus, Simon and Judas |
| What is mortal sin? | Sin that is serious, person has full knowledge, and is committed with full consent of the will and with no coercion. |
| Two major parts of Mass | Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist. |
| Why does Church take stand on abortion, birth control and death penalty? | Catholic teachings hold to sacredness of human life and teach that it must be respected from conception to death. |
| Can you be Catholic and cremated? | Yes, Since 1963, now can be at Catholic funerals. |
| What articles, items are in every Catholic Church. | Cross, Paschal Candle, candles, altar, Presider's Chair, Holy Water, Pews, Ambo/Lecturn |
| What is a Chasuble | Outer vestment that a priest wears |
| What is a Cincture | Rope like cord tied around waist to hold the priest's or deacons alb in place. |
| Most significant outcome of the Council of Nicaea | The Nicene Creed we recite at Sunday mass. |
| When does the liturgical year begin | The First Sunday of Advent |
| How many days does the Season of Easter have? | 50 days begining the Monday after Easter. |
| What is the Triduum. | The Three Days. Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday. |
| What is the Pentateuch | First 5 books of the Old Testament: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy |
| Who wrote Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians | All letters (Epistles) written by St. Paul and are New Testament |
| Which gospel was written first? | Mark - 70 A.D. |
| Which gospel writer was a physician? | Luke |
| Joseph was from the house and linage of | David |
| 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit | Wisdom, Understanding , Right judgement, Courage, Knowledge, Reverence, Fear of the Lord |
| Vatican II | What is the importance of it? |
| How is Pope elected? | Explain |
| What is the meaning of the Trinity | Refers to 3 persons in one God, God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit |
| Why did Jesus die on the cross? | So that our sins would be forgiven. |
| What is the greatest of all the commandments. | The Lord our God is Lord alone. Second, Love your neighbor as yourself. |
| What is penance, as given in Reconciliation? | Outward sign that they want to repent or make up for any hurt. Given by priest it may be prayers or other action. |
| When does Lent officially end? | Just before Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday. |
| How is the date of Easter calculated. | Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox. |
| What are the words of Baptism | I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. |
| What is a sacrament? | Sacred signs and actions of Jesus' love and salvation. |
| 7 Sacraments | Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Marriage, Holy Orders, Reconliation, Anointing of the Sick |
| What is a relic? | Any part of the physical remains of a saint, or items that have touched the body of a saint. |
| 10 Commandments | Name them |
| What is a vocation | A call from God to follow Christ |
| List 3 vocations | Priesthood, Religious life, Husband or wife |
| What does the word Catholic mean? | With a small "c" means universal. |
| How old was Jesus when he died? | 33 |
| What is venerate the cross? | Devotional practice. Cross is unveiled for the gathered assembly and invited forward to show some sign of respect. Participants often bow or kiss the cross. |
