Tomorrow's my birthday, so that means today's the day someone butchered my sister, my father, my best friend, and her mother.
-- Faith (chapter 1)

Importance: Faith says this when she first meets Henry. The quote explains the literal meaning of the title as Faith is the girl who lived through the massacre. In addition, the the quote gives readers the background they need to understand Faith's current state and the basis for the action in the narrative.

The Marsfield PD closed their case, but it's still an open federal investigation.
-- Henry (chapter 1)

Importance: Henry says this to Faith when Faith questions why Henry wants to ask her about the case. The quote shows that Faith is being hopeful as someone believes her and is willing to investigate the case. This becomes even more evident when readers learn that Henry is a figment of Faith's imagination. Henry symbolizes hope for Faith.

Gazing back into those pool of liquid...
-- The Narrator from Faith's Perspective (chapter 1)