Across
- 3. current pope of the Catholic Church
- 7. this book, written by Luke the Evangelists is placed after the gospels and deals with the apostles' ministry after Jesus ascended into Heaven.
- 8. the first five books of the Jewish Torah and the Catholic Bible
- 14. the night of the Lord's resurrection; the church receives a new candle; the elect receive their sacraments
- 15. the day we commemorate the Lord's Passion; no mass is celebrated on this day.
- 17. usually reserved for the elderly and those in need of healing
- 18. a town Jesus passed by and talked to a woman by the water well.
- 19. This liturgical season celebrates the resurrection of the Lord
- 20. patron saint of light; feast day is December 13; widely celebrated in Scandinavia
Down
- 1. we receive the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit
- 2. Liturgical color is white and and includes the celebration of the Nativity, Epiphany, and Baptism of the Lord.
- 4. this holyday of obligation falls on December 8
- 5. current bishop of San Diego
- 6. feast day is June 29; persecuted Christians before converting and wrote parts of the New Testament
- 9. the bread and wine are the true body and blood of Christ whilst still appearing as bread and wine
- 10. we receive the Body and Blood of Christ
- 11. current pastor at Holy Spirit Parish
- 12. This sacrament washes away original sin and welcomes us to the church
- 13. part of the Paschal Triduum; on this day, Jesus instituted the Eucharist and washed his disciples' feet.
- 16. the rite of the Catholic Church