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Section E Part 1
Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the term 'Sacredness' mean? | A place that is holy and set apart from ordinary life. |
| What is the term 'Pilgrimage' mean? | A journey made by a pilgrim to a sacred place. |
| Name one reason why Christians go on pilgrimage. | To strengthen their faith in God. |
| Name a place of pilgrimage associated with Jesus. | Jerusalem |
| Name a place of pilgrimage associated with Mary. | Lourdes |
| Name a place of pilgrimage associated with the Saints. | Rome |
| Name a place of pilgrimage associated with St. Patrick. | Lough Derg |
| Name a place of pilgrimage in Sligo. | Tobernalt Holy Well |
| Where is Croagh Patrick? | Co. Mayo |
| Why is Croagh Patrick a sacred place? | St. Patrick climbed this mountain to pray and fast during Lent 441CE. |
| Where is Lough Derg? | Co. Donegal |
| Why is Lough Derg a sacred place? | St. Patrick is believed to have paid frequent visits to the island to pray and fast. |
| What is the focal point in a Roman Catholic Church? | The Altar |
| What is the focal point in a Methodist or Presbyterian Church? | The Pulpit |
| What is the focal point in a Quaker meeting house? | The assembly of people |
| What is the Tabernacle in a R.C.C.? | A small free standing safe where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. |
| What is the Lectern in a R.C.C.? | A stand that holds the Bible. |
| What is the Sanctuary in a R.C.C.? | A 'holy place' where the Eucharist is celebrated. |
| What is the Sanctuary Lamp in a R.C.C.? | A red lamp located near the tabernacle to alert everyone to the presence of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. |
| What is the Pascal Candle in a R.C.C.? | A candle that is lit during the Easter Vigil which reminds people that Jesus Christ is the light of the world. |
| How is the Christian calender divided? | Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Ordinary time. |
| Name the colours of the seasons in the Liturgical year. | Purple, White, Gold, Red, and Green |
| When does the Liturgical year begin? | The 1st Sunday of Advent |
| Name the most important Christian festival. | Easter |
| What is Advent? | A time of waiting and preparation for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. |
| When does Advent begin and end? | Begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. |
| What is Christmas? | Come's from the old English term meaning the 'Mass of Christ's birth'. |
| When does Christmas begin and end? | Begins Christmas day and ends on the third Sunday after Christmas. |
| How long does the season of Lent last? | 40 days |
| Where do the ashes used on Ash Wednesday come from? | The palms from Palm Sunday the previous year. |
| What is the most important time of the Liturgical Year? | Easter |
| What does Holy (Maundy) Thursday mark? | Jesus sharing the Eucharist with his disciples at the Last Supper. |
| How long does the season of Easter last? | 50 days |
| What night does the Easter Vigil take place? | Holy Saturday |
| When does the Ascension take place? | 40 days after Easter |
| When does Pentecost take place? | 50 days after Easter |
| What does the term 'Places of Significance' mean? | Places or buildings that have a special meaning for people. |
| What does the term 'Actions of Significance' mean? | Actions that have a special meaning for people. |
| What does the colour purple symbolise in the Liturgical calendar? | Penance and fasting |
| Name one thing Christians do during Advent. | Performing good deeds. e.g. preparing hampers for S.V.P. |
| Name one thing Christians do to celebrate Christmas. | Attend Mass and religious services. |
| Name one thing Christians do during Lent. | Fasting - giving up something e.g. chocolate. |
| Name one thing Christians do to celebrate Easter. | Attend the Vigil on Holy Saturday. |