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Confirmation ‐ Year I 2021-2022
St. Mary of Vernon Parish Catholic Faith Homework Packet Due: February 6, 2022
Candidates must complete and turn the packet into the PREP office before or by the due. If a candidate scores less than 85% on their responses, the packet will be returned to the candidate. The parents will be notified by email and a new due date will be given at this time. Students are expected to make all the necessary corrections within that time and return the corrected packet to the PREP office.
Parents are asked to review their teen’s answers and check that the packet is done neatly and legibly before submitting the packet to the PREP office. A parent signature is required in the designated space on the cover of the packet. Please note that unsigned packets will not be accepted by the PREP office.
The following resources will be of great assistance in completing the packet: Finding God series by Loyola Press, the textbook currently being used in the PREP ministry.
o The 6 grade textbooks are helpful, especially the pages in the back of the books. Break‐Through Catholic Youth Bible
Please make sure that a Catholic Bible is used to answer all Scripture questions in the packet. Also, the St. Mary of Vernon Sunday Bulletin is a helpful tool to answer any questions that pertain to parish staff and ministries. A list of saint websites is provided on the back of the saint research forms.
PREP Study Hall Study Halls are offered by the PREP office to assist Year I candidates in completing all assignments and requirements. Please refer to the Year I Special Events Calendar 2021‐2022 for the dates and times.
We will send the Zoom meeting information via email 48 hours prior to the Study Hall. Students have the following items to the Study Hall: Finding God Textbook(s) Break-Through Catholic Youth Bible Parish Bulletin
Zoom Reminders: Students should be seated at a desk or table for the entire class - not on or in their beds. Students should be dressed appropriately. Pajamas are not considered appropriate attire. Cameras should be on and student’s face should be always seen. When called upon, students should respond to the catechist’s request. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 20 and 27, 2021 @ 7-8:30 pm. Students should be attentive to the catechist and to one another.
The Church‐The People of God Fill in the blanks below.
1. The name of our parish: ______
2. Our pastor’s name is: ______
3. Who is our Pastoral Associate? ______
4. Name our Deacons: (Write Full Names)
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5. Who serves as the Director of Religious Education? ______
6. Who serves at the Coordinator of Youth Ministry? ______
7. Who serves as the Choir Director? ______
8. What is the weekend Mass schedule at our parish? ______
9. When is weekday Masses celebrated at our parish? ______
10. What day and time is the sacrament of Reconciliation regularly offered at our parish?
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11. We live in what Archdiocese? ______
12. What is the name of our Cardinal? ______
13. What is the name of our Pope? ______
14. It is the official residence of the Pope and is the smallest country in the world? ______
15. Who was the first Pope? ______
16. What is the name of the official teaching office of the Church? ______
Catholic Signs & Symbols Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Sanctuary Ambo Tabernacle Ashes Paschal Candle Chalice Altar Crucifix Ambry
Baptismal Font Incense Presider’s Chair Credence Table Sanctuary Lamp Book of the Gospels
1. The lectern from which the Word of God is proclaimed. ______
2. A safe, secure cabinet where the consecrated bread or Blessed Sacrament is kept. The Body of Christ is reserved so it can be distributed to the sick and dying. ______
3. This is the large white symbol that is lit at the Easter Vigil. It is a symbol of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who dispels the darkness of the world. ______
4. The cup used during Mass that holds the wine before the Consecration and the Blood of Christ after the Consecration. It represents the cup used at the Last Supper and is a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice and eternal life. ______
5. The light that burns near the tabernacle to indicate the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The light serves as a reminder that Christ, the light, is with us. ______
6. From burnt palms, this symbol reminds us of our sins and our need for God. ______
7. This is representative of Jesus’ dead body. ______
8. This cabinet holds the Holy Oils used when the sacraments are given. It is in the column by the Baptismal font at St. Mary of Vernon Parish. ______
9. This fragrant smoke rises when this is burned and is a symbol of prayers rising to God. ______
10. This is the central focal point in a church and a symbol of Christ. It is the place where the sacrifice of the cross is made present and truly encountered. It is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God are called to celebrate Mass. ______
11. A large pool of water used for Baptism. ______
12. What small side table holds the vessels used in Mass? ______
13. What do we call the chair set aside for the leader of our worship? ______
14. What do we call the area of the church that contains the altar, ambo, and presider’s chair? ______
15. What is the decorated book containing the readings about the life of Jesus? ______
Mary Use the words below to fill in the blanks.
Joseph Sorrowful Assumption Nazareth in Galilee Anne Magnificat Gabriel Joachim
Ten Joyful Immaculate Conception Glorious Five Luminous Jesus
1. What is the name of Mary’s mother? ______
2. What is the name of Mary’s father? ______
3. What is the name of Mary’s husband and the stepfather of Jesus? ______
4. What is the name of the angel who announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of Jesus? ______
5. What town was Mary from? ______
6. What is the name of Mary’s song of praise in Luke’s Gospel? ______
7. Signifies Mary’s passing into eternal life? ______
8. This mystery of the rosary helps us to remember the sadness that Mary felt and pain that Jesus suffered to save us? ______
9. This mystery reminds us of the happy times that Jesus and Mary shared together? ______
10. Mary was conceived without original sin? ______
11. This mystery show us the great things in the lives of Mary and Jesus because they followed God’s word? ______
12. How may beads are there in a decade of the rosary? ______
13. How many decades are there in the rosary? ______
14. This mystery helps us to see and understand the public life of Jesus? ______
15. Mary is the mother of? ______
Virtues Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Justice Faith Prudence Charity Temperance Hope Fortitude
Theological Virtues: ______
Cardinal Virtues: ______
Gifts of the Holy Spirit Circle the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit list below.
Peace Eucharist Forgiveness Eternal Life Piety Counsel Hope Fortitude
Fear of the Lord Adoration Wisdom Understanding Knowledge
Holy Days of Obligation Circle the six Holy Days of Obligation in the United States.
Feast of St. Francis Immaculate Conception St. Patrick’s Day Assumption Easter Ascension
Ash Wednesday Mary, Mother of God Valentine’s Day Nativity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ All Saint’s Day
The Four Marks of the Church List the four Marks of the Church below.
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The Precepts of the Church List the five Precepts of the Church below.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
4. ______
5. ______
Sacraments Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Marriage Ritual Immersion in Water Laying on of Hands Holy Orders Sacramental Grace
Eucharist Confirmation Fire Consecrating with Oil Anointing of the Sick Reconciliation Baptism
1. Name the three sacraments of Initiation:
a. ______b. ______c. ______
2. Name the two sacraments of Healing:
a. ______b. ______
3. Name the two sacraments at the Service of Communion:
a. ______b. ______
4. This is the free and undeserved gift of God’s loving and active presence in our lives. ______
5. This is an established form of words and actions for a ceremony that is often repeated. ______
6. This special blessing with Chrism symbolizes our being chosen by God for a special role.
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7. When this cleansing action takes place, it symbolizes the turning away from sin, dying, and rising.
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8. It symbolized receiving the Holy Spirit and being designated for “hands” on service. ______
9. Sacred signs (ex: Holy Water or Crucifix) that bears some resemblance to the sacraments, but do not carry the Guarantee of God’s grace associated with the sacraments. ______
10. This burning symbol represents action, passion, and transformation. ______
The Liturgical Year Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Mardi Gras Arrival Pentecost Sunset on Thursday Christmas Ash Wednesday Violet
Ordinary Time Red Advent Good Friday Green Book of Acts Lent Fifty
1. What is the liturgical color of Ordinary Time? ______
2. What is the name of the day before Lent begins? ______
3. What is the last day of the Easter season? ______
4. What special celebration do we prepare for during the Advent season? ______
5. What is the first day of our Lenten journey? ______
6. What does the word Advent mean? ______
7. What is the liturgical color for Pentecost? ______
8. On which day do we remember how Jesus died for us? ______
9. What season begins the fourth Sunday before Christmas? ______
10. What is the liturgical color for the season of Advent? ______
11. How many days do we celebrate Easter? ______
12. In which book of the Bible do we find the story of the Pentecost? ______
13. When does Lent end? ______
14. What is the longest season in the Church year? ______
15. What do we call the forty days during which we prepare for Easter? ______
Mass Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Eucharist Assembly Transubstantiation Lectionary Mark Luke
1st Reading Matthew 2nd Reading Homily Profession of Faith
Eucharistic Prayer Penitential Rite Gospel 1st Sunday of Advent
1. This word comes from the Greek word meaning “thanksgiving.” ______
2. There are three cycles of readings taken from this book on Sundays. ______
3. This word means “Good News.” ______
4. The name of the group of people gathered as the Body of Christ. ______
5. This begins the liturgical year for the Church. ______
6. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle A? ______
7. This comes from one of the New Testament Epistles. ______
8. We say the word of the Nicene Creed, which begins, “We believe in one God.” ______
9. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle B? ______
10. This is taken from the Old Testament, the Acts of the Apostle, or Revelation. ______
11. Before we listen to the Word of God, we make a prayer to confess our sins and ask the Lord’s mercy. ______
12. After the Gospel reading, the priest or deacon gives a teaching about the Scriptures and encouragement to the people to put God’s word into practice. ______
13. Which Gospel is proclaimed on Sundays in Cycle C? ______
14. The transformation of the bread and wine into Jesus’ Body and Blood. ______
15. This is the longest prayer of the Mass and it has several different parts. ______
Confirmation Use the words listed in the key to fill in the blanks below.
Zucchetto Ring Dove Crosier Chrism
Laying on of Hands Miter Bishop Pectoral Cross Sponsor
1. The tall, pointed headdress/hat that is worn by the Bishop during liturgical celebrations to symbolize his authority. ______
2. A symbol of the Holy Spirit. All four Gospels describe the Holy Spirit coming upon Jesus in this form. ______
3. A small, round, red-colored skull cap worn on the top of the head to show that the Lord is the Bishop’s inheritance. ______
4. This is a symbol of the Bishop’s authority and marriage to the diocese. ______
5. The Bishop wears this over his breast as a sign for his love of the Gospel and the Cross. ______
6. A shepherd’s staff; it shows the Bishop as the chief shepherd of his Diocese. ______
7. He is the chief shepherd of a Diocese; he has a distinctive garb and insignia of office. ______
8. The physical sign of the sacrament is anointing with this perfumed oil consecrated by the bishop.
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9. The essential rite of the sacrament is the anointing with oil and then it is followed up by this action.
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10. This person formally presents you to the Bishop at Confirmation. ______
Scripture Use the “Breakthrough” Bible to answer the questions below.
1. What are the two major divisions of the Bible? ______
2. How many Historical Books are there in the Old Testament? ______
3. How many books of Wisdom are there in the Old Testament? ______
4. How many books of the Prophets are there in the Old Testament? ______
5. What is the total count of the books in the Old Testament? ______
6. Who was the first man and first woman? ______
7. We are created in the image and likeness of? ______
8. Who built the Ark? ______
9. Who was Jacob’s brother? ______
10. He wore the “Coat of Many Colors.” ______
11. How many plagues came upon the Egyptians because their hearts were hard? ______
12. Name the Four Gospels:
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13. How many Apostles were there? ______
14. What book in the New Testament is the story of the early Church? ______
15. Who is the first martyr of the Church? ______
16. How many total books are there in a Catholic Bible? ______
17. Who baptized Jesus? ______
18. What is the name of the apostle who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? ______
19. Who was the governor at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus? ______
20. Which apostle denied Jesus three times? ______