How Much Do You Really Know About Catholicism?

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What Is The Central Act Of Worship In The Catholic Church?

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On Which Day Of The Week Are Catholics Normally Obliged To Attend Mass?

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Who Is Considered The Mother Of Jesus In Catholic Faith?

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What Do Catholics Call The Sacred Book Containing God’s Word?

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Which Prayer Did Jesus Teach His Disciples As A Model For All Prayer?

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What Do Catholics Call The Meal Jesus Shared With His Disciples Before His Death?

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Which Feast Celebrates The Birth Of Jesus?

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Which Feast Celebrates Jesus Rising From The Dead?

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What Simple Gesture Do Catholics Make When Beginning And Ending Most Prayers?

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Which Sacrament First Washes Away Original Sin And Makes A Person A Child Of God?

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In Which Sacrament Do Bread And Wine Become The Body And Blood Of Christ?

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Who Is The Visible Head Of The Catholic Church On Earth?

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How Many Persons Are In One God According To Catholic Belief?

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What Do Catholics Call The List Of Basic Moral Laws Given To Moses?

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Which Prayer Especially Honors Mary With Repeated Hail Marys And Meditations On Jesus’ Life?

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What Do Catholics Call The Church Community They Belong To Locally?

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What Do Catholics Receive In The Sacrament Of Confirmation?

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What Is The Name Of The Place Where Catholics Gather To Celebrate Mass?

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Which Sacrament Allows Catholics To Confess Their Sins And Receive Forgiveness After Baptism?

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What Do Catholics Call The Day That Begins The Season Of Lent With Ashes On The Forehead?

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Which Color Vestments Does The Priest Most Often Wear During Lent And Advent?

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What Do Catholics Call The Sacred Host Kept In The Tabernacle After Mass?

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Which Prayer Honors Mary With The Words “Full Of Grace, The Lord Is With Thee”?

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What Do Catholics Call The Special Meal Shared After Mass In Many Parishes?

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Which Sacrament Joins A Man And A Woman In Lifelong Covenant Before God?

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What Name Is Traditionally Given To A Priest Responsible For A Parish?

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What Do Catholics Call The Belief That Bread And Wine Become Christ’s Body And Blood?

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Which Books In The New Testament Tell The Story Of Jesus’ Life And Ministry?

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Which Day Commemorates Jesus’ Entry Into Jerusalem Before His Passion?

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Which Day Of Holy Week Commemorates The Last Supper And The Institution Of The Eucharist And Priesthood?

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How Many Sacraments Does The Catholic Church Officially Recognize?

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Which Event Is Often Called The “Birthday Of The Church”?

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Where Does The Pope Live And Serve As Bishop?

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What Is The Name For The Teaching Authority Of The Pope And Bishops Together?

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Which Creed Is Most Commonly Recited At Sunday Mass?

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What Is The Name Of The Large Church That Is The Bishop’s Main Church In A Diocese?

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Which Sacrament Is Given To The Seriously Ill For Spiritual Strength And Healing?

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According To Catholic Teaching, Which Virtue Is Considered The Greatest Of The Three Theological Virtues?

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Which Of These Is One Of The Spiritual Works Of Mercy?

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Which Of These Is A Corporal Work Of Mercy?

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What Is The Catholic Term For Bread Used At Mass Before It Is Consecrated?

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What Do Catholics Call The Practice Of Praying Before The Exposed Blessed Sacrament?

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Which Title For Mary Proclaims That She Was Conceived Without Original Sin?

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Which Dogma States That Mary Was Taken Body And Soul Into Heaven At The End Of Her Earthly Life?

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Which Apostle Denied Knowing Jesus Three Times Before The Crucifixion But Was Later Made Leader Of The Apostles?

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Which Liturgical Season Focuses On Preparation For Christmas Through Prayer, Penance, And Hopeful Expectation?

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Which Liturgical Season Especially Emphasizes Repentance And Preparation For Easter?

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What Is The Name Of The Official Summary Of Catholic Beliefs Published In Book Form?

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What Is The Holy Oil Used In Several Sacraments, Especially Baptism, Confirmation, And Holy Orders, Called?

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Which Sacrament Ordains Men As Bishops, Priests, Or Deacons?

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What Is The Catholic Term For God’s Free, Undeserved Help That Strengthens Us To Live As His Children?

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Which Apostle Is Traditionally Considered The “Beloved Disciple” And Author Of A Gospel And Revelation?

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Which City Was The Site Of The First Ecumenical Council In 325 AD, Defending Christ’s Divinity?

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Which Council Responded To The Protestant Reformation And Clarified Catholic Teaching On Scripture, Sacraments, And Justification?

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What Is The Name Of The 20th-Century Council That Renewed The Liturgy And Encouraged Engagement With The Modern World?

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Which Term Refers To The Pope Speaking With Full Authority “From The Chair” On Faith Or Morals?

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Which Council Formally Defined The Dogma Of Papal Infallibility In 1870?

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Which Title Is Given To Certain Saints Recognized For Outstanding Teaching That Deepens The Church’s Understanding Of Faith?

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Which Famous Dominican Theologian Wrote The “Summa Theologiae”?

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Which Ancient Statement Of Faith Begins “I Believe In God, The Father Almighty, Creator Of Heaven And Earth”?

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What Is The Official Daily Prayer Of The Church, Consisting Of Psalms, Readings, And Hymns Throughout The Day?

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Which Latin Phrase Used At Mass Means “Lord, Have Mercy”?

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Which Saint Is Known For Hearing Confessions In Ars, France, And Is Patron Saint Of Parish Priests?

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Which Saint Founded The Society Of Jesus (Jesuits)?

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Which Mendicant Order Was Founded By A Saint Famous For His Love Of Poverty And Creation?

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Which Catholic Teaching Summarizes Principles Like Human Dignity, Solidarity, And The Common Good In Social Life?

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Which Sacramental Is Often Worn Around The Neck As A Sign Of Devotion, Particularly Associated With Our Lady Of Mount Carmel?

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Which Prayer Devotion Focuses On Fourteen Images Reflecting Jesus’ Journey To Calvary?

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Which Marian Apparition Took Place In 1858 To A Young Girl Named Bernadette Soubirous?

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Which Marian Apparition Is Associated With 1917 Visions To Children In Portugal And A Message Of Prayer And Conversion?

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Which Early Christian Writers Are Especially Important For Explaining And Defending The Faith In The First Centuries?

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Which Term Refers To The Community Of All The Faithful, Living And Dead, United In Christ?

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Which Doctrine Teaches That The Eucharistic Presence Continues As Long As The Appearances Of Bread And Wine Remain?

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Which Term Refers To The Practice Of Bowing On One Knee Before The Tabernacle To Honor Christ’s Presence?

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Which Feast Celebrates The Real Presence Of Christ In The Eucharist With Processions And Adoration?

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Which Term Describes A Serious Sin That Destroys Charity In The Heart And Breaks Friendship With God?

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Which Sacrament Can Restore Grace Lost Through Mortal Sin?

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Which Medieval Event Led To A Major Division Between The Western (Catholic) And Eastern (Orthodox) Churches?

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Which 16th-Century Movement Led Some Christians To Separate From The Catholic Church, Prompting The Counter-Reformation?

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Which Pope Is Known For Calling The Second Vatican Council?

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Which Title Refers To Mary’s Ongoing Spiritual Motherhood Of All Christians?

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Which Term Describes The Church’s Belief That Faith And Reason Work Together Rather Than Oppose Each Other?

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Which Catholic Concept Refers To Moral Principles Discoverable By Human Reason In The Nature Of The Human Person?

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Which Prayer To Mary Begins “Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary, That Never Was It Known”?

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Which Feast Honors Jesus’ Heart As A Symbol Of His Merciful Love For Humanity?

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Which Visionary Polish Saint Promoted Devotion To Divine Mercy In The 20th Century?

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Which Sacrament Is Required Before Receiving Holy Communion If One Is Aware Of Having Committed Mortal Sin?

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Which Group Of Men Advises The Pope And Elects A New Pope In A Conclave?

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Which Term Refers To A Visible Sign Instituted By Christ That Gives Grace?

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Which Part Of The Mass Includes The Bread And Wine Being Offered And Consecrated As Christ’s Body And Blood?

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Private Silent Prayer Only

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The Celebration Of The Eucharist (Mass)

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Reading The Bible Alone

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Fasting Every Friday

The Eucharist is the Church’s central worship, making present Christ’s sacrifice and uniting believers intimately with him.

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Saturday Morning

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Wednesday

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Sunday

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Monday

Sunday, the Lord’s Day, commemorates Jesus’ Resurrection and is the primary weekly obligation for Catholic worship.

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Mary

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Martha

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Sarah

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Elizabeth

Mary is honored as the Mother of Jesus and therefore called the Mother of God in Catholic teaching.

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The Breviary

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The Bible

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The Catechism

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The Missal

Catholics venerate the Bible as God’s inspired Word, comprising the Old and New Testaments together.

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The Glory Be

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The Apostles’ Creed

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The Our Father (Lord’s Prayer)

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The Hail Mary

The Our Father is Jesus’ own prayer, summarizing praise, trust, forgiveness, and dependence on God the Father.

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The Last Supper

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The Wedding At Cana

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The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

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The Breakfast By The Sea

At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and priesthood, giving his Body and Blood sacramentally.

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Ascension

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Christmas

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Pentecost

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Epiphany

Christmas celebrates the Incarnation, when the Son of God took on human nature and was born in Bethlehem.

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All Saints’ Day

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Corpus Christi

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Advent

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Easter

Easter celebrates Jesus’ Resurrection from the dead, the central Christian mystery and victory over sin and death.

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A Bow At The Waist

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Kneeling On One Knee Only

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Folding Hands Behind The Back

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The Sign Of The Cross

The Sign of the Cross recalls the Trinity and Christ’s sacrifice, marking every prayer with his saving power.

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Anointing Of The Sick

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Baptism

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Matrimony

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Confirmation

Baptism removes original sin, incorporates the person into Christ, and begins their life as a member of the Church.

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Holy Orders

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Matrimony

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The Eucharist

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Reconciliation

In the Eucharist, bread and wine are changed into Christ’s Body and Blood, truly and substantially present sacramentally.

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The Local Bishop

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The Parish Priest

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The Deacon

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The Pope

The Pope, Bishop of Rome, is the visible head of the Church and successor of the Apostle Peter.

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Three Persons In One God

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Two Persons In One God

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One Person In One God

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Many Persons In One God

Catholics believe in the Trinity: one God in three divine Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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The Ten Commandments

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The Precepts Of The Church

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The Works Of Mercy

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The Beatitudes

The Ten Commandments are foundational moral laws from God guiding love of God and neighbor.

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The Rosary

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The Angelus

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The Divine Mercy Chaplet

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The Nicene Creed

The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation on mysteries from Jesus’ and Mary’s lives, deepening contemplation of salvation history.

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Monastery

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Synagogue

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Parish

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Convent

A parish is a local Catholic community under a pastor, gathering regularly for Mass, sacraments, and catechesis.

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A Special Strengthening By The Holy Spirit

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A New Baptism

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Ordination As A Priest

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A Marriage Vow

Confirmation deepens baptismal grace and strengthens Catholics with the Holy Spirit to witness and live the faith courageously.

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Mosque

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Church

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Temple Of Athena

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Synagogue

Catholics gather in a church building, consecrated for worship and housing the altar, ambo, and tabernacle.

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Holy Orders

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Confirmation

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Matrimony

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Reconciliation (Confession, Penance)

In Reconciliation, Catholics confess sins to a priest, receive absolution, and are reconciled with God and the Church.

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Good Friday

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Palm Sunday

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Holy Thursday

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Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday opens Lent, calling Catholics to repentance with ashes that remind them of mortality and conversion.

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Blue

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Rose

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Purple (Violet)

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Gold

Purple symbolizes penance and preparation, so it is worn during Lent and Advent as Catholics await Christ.

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The Book Of Gospels

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The Holy Relic

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The Sacred Oil

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The Blessed Sacrament

The Blessed Sacrament is the consecrated Eucharist reserved in the tabernacle for adoration and Communion for the sick.

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The Hail Mary

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The Our Father

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The Glory Be

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The Memorare

The Hail Mary joins Gabriel’s greeting and Elizabeth’s words, honoring Mary as favored and Mother of the Lord.

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The Stations Of The Cross

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The Divine Office

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The Eucharist Itself

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Parish Fellowship Or Coffee Hour

Many parishes hold fellowship or coffee hour after Mass, encouraging community, friendship, and support among parishioners.

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Baptism

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Holy Orders

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Anointing Of The Sick

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Matrimony

Matrimony is the sacrament in which a baptized man and woman freely exchange vows of lifelong, faithful union.

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Abbot

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Deacon

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Pastor

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Brother

A pastor is the priest with spiritual responsibility for a parish, guiding worship, teaching, and pastoral care.

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Symbolic Representation

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Sacred Reminder

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Transubstantiation

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Spiritual Memory

Transubstantiation means the substance of bread and wine changes into Christ’s Body and Blood, while appearances remain.

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The Psalms

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The Letters Of Paul Only

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The Acts Of The Apostles Only

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The Four Gospels

The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—present Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and Resurrection.

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Palm Sunday

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Ascension Thursday

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Holy Saturday

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Corpus Christi

Palm Sunday recalls Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him with palms and shouts of “Hosanna.”

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Good Friday

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Holy Thursday

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Holy Saturday

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Easter Monday

Holy Thursday memorializes the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the Eucharist and entrusted priestly ministry to the apostles.

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Seven

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Ten

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Two

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Five

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments as outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace.

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Christmas

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All Souls’ Day

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Pentecost

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Epiphany

Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit’s descent on the apostles, empowering their preaching and marking the Church’s public beginning.

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Lourdes

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Vatican City

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Fatima

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Assisi

Vatican City is an independent city-state in Rome where the Pope resides and governs the universal Church.

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The Curia

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The Magisterium

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The Laity

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The Synod

The Magisterium is the Church’s teaching office, interpreting Scripture and Tradition authentically for believers.

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The Nicene Creed

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The Te Deum

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The Apostles’ Creed Alone

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The Athanasian Creed

The Nicene Creed summarizes essential Christian beliefs about the Trinity, Christ, and the Church.

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Basilica Minor

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Cathedral

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Oratory

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Chapel

A cathedral is the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop’s chair, symbolizing his teaching authority.

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Confirmation

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Matrimony

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Anointing Of The Sick

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Baptism

Anointing of the Sick gives grace, spiritual strength, and sometimes physical healing to those seriously ill or near death.

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Charity (Love)

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Hope

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Prudence

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Faith

Charity is the greatest virtue because it unites us most directly with God and neighbor in self-giving love.

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Instructing The Ignorant

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Feeding The Hungry

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Clothing The Naked

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Sheltering The Homeless

Instructing the ignorant is a spiritual work of mercy, helping others know God’s truth and grow in faith.

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Counseling The Doubtful

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Forgiving Offenses

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Visiting The Sick

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Praying For The Living And Dead

Visiting the sick is a corporal work of mercy, expressing Christ’s compassion for people’s physical suffering.

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Relic

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Host

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Icon

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Chrism

Before consecration, the round unleavened bread used at Mass is called a host.

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Eucharistic Adoration

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Lectio Divina

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Marian Consecration

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Benediction Of Relics

Eucharistic adoration is prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, adoring Christ truly present under the appearance of bread.

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Our Lady Of Sorrows

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The Assumption

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Our Lady Of Lourdes

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The Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception.

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The Visitation

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The Immaculate Conception

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The Annunciation

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The Assumption

The Assumption holds that Mary was taken body and soul into heavenly glory by God at life’s end.

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John

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Peter

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James

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Thomas

Peter denied Jesus three times, repented, and was entrusted by Christ with leadership of the Church.

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Easter

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Advent

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Ordinary Time

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Lent

Advent is a four-week season of preparation, focusing on Christ’s coming in history, grace, and glory.

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Advent

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Ordinary Time

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Lent

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Easter

Lent is a forty-day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that prepares Catholics spiritually for Easter.

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The Summa Theologiae

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The Roman Missal

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The Code Of Canon Law

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The Catechism Of The Catholic Church

The Catechism of the Catholic Church systematically presents Catholic doctrine on faith, sacraments, morality, and prayer.

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Oil Of The Sick

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Chrism

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Catechumen Oil

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Myrrh Water

Sacred chrism is perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop, used to signify the Holy Spirit’s anointing.

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Holy Orders

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Matrimony

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Reconciliation

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Baptism

Holy Orders is the sacrament through which men are ordained to serve the Church as deacons, priests, or bishops.

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Karma

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Grace

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Destiny

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Enlightenment

Grace is God’s free gift, enabling people to share in divine life and act beyond natural abilities.

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Bartholomew

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Philip

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Andrew

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John

John is traditionally identified as the beloved disciple and author of a Gospel, three letters, and Revelation.

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Nicaea

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Chalcedon

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Trent

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Constantinople

The Council of Nicaea affirmed that Jesus is truly God, consubstantial with the Father, against Arianism.

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The Council Of Trent

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The Lateran Council

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The Council Of Florence

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The First Vatican Council

The Council of Trent clarified Catholic doctrine on Scripture, sacraments, and justification, and reformed Church discipline.

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The Council Of Ephesus

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The Council Of Trent

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The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II)

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The First Vatican Council

Vatican II renewed the liturgy, emphasized Scripture, and encouraged dialogue with the modern world while reaffirming doctrine.

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Ex Officio

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Ex Oriente

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Ex Nihilo

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Ex Cathedra

Ex cathedra refers to the Pope teaching infallibly on faith or morals as universal pastor of the Church.

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The First Vatican Council

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The Council Of Trent

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The Second Vatican Council

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The Council Of Lyons

The First Vatican Council defined papal infallibility under specific conditions, clarifying the Pope’s teaching role.

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Canon Lawyer

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Patriarch

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Hermit

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Doctor Of The Church

A Doctor of the Church is a saint whose writings greatly clarify doctrine and nourish Christian understanding.

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St. Vincent Ferrer

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St. Dominic

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St. Thomas Aquinas

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St. Albert The Great

St. Thomas Aquinas wrote the Summa Theologiae, a foundational theological work uniting faith and reason.

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The Apostles’ Creed

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The Nicene Creed

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The Athanasian Creed

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The Gloria In Excelsis

The Apostles’ Creed is an early baptismal creed summarizing basic Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, and the Spirit.

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The Stations Of The Cross

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The Rosary

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The Liturgy Of The Hours

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The Angelus

The Liturgy of the Hours sanctifies the day with psalms, readings, and prayer, uniting Church members in worship.

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Gloria In Excelsis

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Kyrie Eleison

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Agnus Dei

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Sanctus Dominus

“Kyrie eleison,” actually Greek, is prayed at Mass as a humble plea for the Lord’s mercy.

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St. Philip Neri

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St. John Vianney

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St. Ignatius Of Loyola

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St. Francis Xavier

St. John Vianney served tirelessly in Ars, renowned for long hours in confession and his holiness.

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St. Dominic

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St. Francis Of Assisi

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St. Benedict

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St. Ignatius Of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola founded the Jesuits, emphasizing discernment, obedience, education, and missionary work.

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Franciscans

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Carmelites

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Carthusians

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Benedictines

The Franciscans were founded by St. Francis of Assisi, who embraced radical poverty and love for creation.

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Monastic Rule

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Catholic Social Teaching

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Liberation Theology Alone

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Just War Theory

Catholic social teaching applies Gospel principles to social life, emphasizing dignity, solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good.

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A Rosary Ring

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The Brown Scapular

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A Miraculous Medal

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A Benedictine Medal

The Brown Scapular symbolizes devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and commitment to living the Gospel.

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The Stations Of The Cross

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The Regina Caeli

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The Angelus

4

The Chaplet Of Divine Mercy

The Stations of the Cross invite meditation on Jesus’ passion and death, especially during Lent.

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Our Lady Of Guadalupe

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Our Lady Of Lourdes

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Our Lady Of Knock

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Our Lady Of Fatima

Our Lady of Lourdes appeared to Bernadette, identifying herself as the Immaculate Conception and associated with healing springs.

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Our Lady Of Fatima

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Our Lady Of Lourdes

3

Our Lady Of Guadalupe

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Our Lady Of La Salette

Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three children, urging prayer, penance, and the Rosary for peace.

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The Desert Mothers

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The Scholastics

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The Anchorites

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The Church Fathers

The Church Fathers were early bishops and theologians whose writings shaped doctrine and defended the faith.

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The College Of Cardinals

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The Parish Council

3

The Communion Of Saints

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The Religious Orders

The communion of saints includes believers on earth, souls in purgatory, and saints in heaven in Christ.

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The Real Presence

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Occasional Presence

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Symbolic Memorialism

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Partial Presence

The Real Presence means Christ remains truly present in the Eucharist under the appearances of bread and wine.

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Genuflection

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Incensation

3

Prostration

4

Profanation

Genuflection, bending the right knee to the ground, is a sign of adoration before Christ in the tabernacle.

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Sacred Heart

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Corpus Christi

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Christ The King

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Trinity Sunday

Corpus Christi honors Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, often with processions and public adoration.

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Social Sin Only

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Mortal Sin

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Venial Sin

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Occasional Fault

Mortal sin is grave matter chosen with full knowledge and deliberate consent, severing a person’s relationship with God.

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Baptism Again

2

Reconciliation (Penance)

3

Anointing Of The Sick Alone

4

Matrimony

The sacrament of Reconciliation restores sanctifying grace lost through mortal sin when there is sincere contrition.

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The Council Of Trent

2

The Reformation

3

The Crusades

4

The Great Schism Of 1054

The Great Schism of 1054 divided Eastern and Western Christianity over theological, political, and cultural disagreements.

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The Industrial Revolution

2

The East-West Schism

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The Renaissance

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The Protestant Reformation

The Protestant Reformation involved reform movements that broke from Rome, prompting Catholic reforms and doctrinal clarifications.

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Pope Leo XIII

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Pope Pius XII

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Pope Paul VI

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Pope St. John XXIII

Pope St. John XXIII convened Vatican II to renew the Church and engage the modern world.

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Virgin Most Prudent

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Mother Of The Church

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Queen Of Martyrs

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Star Of The Sea

Mother of the Church emphasizes Mary’s spiritual motherhood, caring for all Christians as members of Christ’s Body.

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Sola Fide

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Harmony Of Faith And Reason

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Fideism Alone

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Rationalism Alone

Catholic teaching affirms harmony of faith and reason, holding that truth about God comes through revelation and intellect.

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Natural Law

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Positive Law

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Civil Code

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Divine Punishment

Natural law refers to moral truths accessible to human reason, guiding behavior according to human nature.

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The Magnificat

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The Angelus

3

The Memorare

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The Salve Regina

The Memorare is a traditional prayer expressing confidence in Mary’s intercession for those who seek her help.

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The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

2

Corpus Christi

3

Divine Mercy Sunday Alone

4

Christ The King

The Sacred Heart feast honors Jesus’ burning love and mercy, symbolized by his heart crowned with thorns.

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St. Faustina Kowalska

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St. Edith Stein

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St. John Paul II

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St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Faustina received visions of Jesus emphasizing Divine Mercy, inspiring the Chaplet and Divine Mercy Sunday.

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Baptism

2

Confirmation

3

Anointing Of The Sick

4

Reconciliation (Confession)

Catholics conscious of mortal sin must receive Reconciliation before Communion to restore grace and worthy reception.

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The Parish Councils

2

The Roman Curia Staff

3

The College Of Cardinals

4

The Synod Of Bishops

The College of Cardinals assists the Pope and elects a new pontiff when the papal office becomes vacant.

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Beatitude

2

Parable

3

Icon

4

Sacrament

A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace, like Baptism or the Eucharist.

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The Liturgy Of The Word

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The Liturgy Of The Eucharist

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The Concluding Rites

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The Penitential Act

The Liturgy of the Eucharist includes the preparation of gifts, Eucharistic Prayer, and consecration of bread and wine.

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