2. | the container in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept. It may be located in the sanctuary or a special chapel in the church. A lamp or candle is kept burning near the tabernacle as a sign that Jesus is present. The word tabernacle means "meeting place." |
4. | a man who is ordained to serve God and lead the Church by celebrating the sacraments, preaching and presiding at Mass, and performing other spiritual works. |
6. | talking and listening to God. It is raising our minds and hearts to God. |
8. | a name for the Church. It tells us that Christ is the head and the baptized are the members of the body. |
9. | the first sin committed by the first humans. |
10. | the oil blessed by the bishop used in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. |
12. | the feast that celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and disciples fifty days after Easter. We celebrate this day as the beginning of the Church. |
13. | the book containing the Order of the Mass, special celebrations during the year, and various prayers used by the priest at Mass. |
13. | an outward sign that comes from Jesus, which gives us a share in God's life. |
14. | the name given to people who are baptized and follow Jesus. |
15. | the three Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist that together make us full members of the Church. They are signs that we belong to God and to the Catholic Church. |
17. | Oils and spices that are burned in liturgical celebrations to show honor for holy things. It is also used as a sign of our prayers rising to God. |
20. | the community of all baptized people who believe in God and follow Jesus. |
21. | the baptized community gathered to celebrate the Eucharist, the sacraments or other liturgy. |
24. | a bowl-shaped container or pool of water used for Baptism. The word font means fountain. |
25. | One of the three Sacraments of Initiation. Baptism gives us new life in God and makes us members of the Church. |
26. | a round piece of unleavened bread used at Mass. When the host is consecrated at Mass, it becomes the Body and Blood of Christ. |
27. | a person who proclaims God's word at Mass or other liturgical celebrations. The word lector means "reader." |
30. | one of the three Sacraments of Initiation. It is the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ. Jesus is truly and really present in the Eucharist. The word Eucharist means "thanksgiving." |
31. | a prayer of sorrow for sin. In it each person tells God and the Church family, "I am sorry." We ask for forgiveness. |
33. | the table of the Eucharist. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is celebrated at the altar. |
36. | a man who is ordained to serve the Church. Deacons may baptize, proclaim the Gospel, preach, assist the priest at Mass, witness marriages, and do works of charity. |
38. | a person of hospitality who welcomes members of the assembly to Mass and helps direct processions and collections. |
39. | the reading stand from which the Scriptures are proclaimed. It is sometimes called a lectern. |