Desert to Garden- Key Terms

Question 1

Paschal Mystery

Answer 1

The central belief in Jesus’ death, resurrection and salvation for humanity.

Question 2

Blessed Sacrament

Answer 2

The consecrated elements of the Eucharist, particularly the consecrated host kept for adoration.

Question 3

Passover

Answer 3

A Jewish festival commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Question 4

Sacrament

Answer 4

An outward sign of inward grace, 7 within the Catholic Church.

Question 5

The Eucharist

Answer 5

The Sacrament of Holy Communion, where bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.

Question 6

Mass

Answer 6

A central act of worship that commemorates Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for humanity.

Question 7

Transubstantiation

Answer 7

The belief that during the Eucharist the bread and wine become the actual body and blood of Jesus.

Question 8

Holy Communion

Answer 8

Receiving the bread and wine as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood.

Question 9

Consusbstantiation

Answer 9

The belief that bread and wine are merely symbols of Jesus’ body and blood.

Question 10

Denomination

Answer 10

A branch or type of Christianity. E.g Roman Catholicism is a denomination of Christianity.