Bible Basics
What was the name of Moses' brother who helped him speak to Pharaoh?
Aaron
Which Saint is often pictured with animals and is associated with care for creation?
St. Francis of Assisi
What is the prayer called that Jesus taught His disciples?
The Our Father (Lord's Prayer)
I was the first murderer in the Bible, killing my brother Abel. Who am I?
Cain
What food did John the Baptist eat in the wilderness?
Locusts and wild honey
What apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Mathew
Which Saint is the patron of lost items?
St. Anthony of Padua
What are the three theological virtues?
Faith, hope, and charity (love)
I was a prophet who succeeded Elijah and received his prophetic mantle. Who am I?
Elisha
What is the only Gospel that tells the story of the raising of Lazarus?
The Gospel of John
Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind?
Elijah
Which Franciscan friars offered to die in place of another prisoner at Auschwitz?
St. Maximilian Kolbe
What are the three Sacraments of Christian initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist
I was a Moabite woman who stayed with my mother-in-law Naomi and said, "Where you go I will go." Who am I?
Ruth
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73 books
Which two people appeared with Jesus during the Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
Which Saint founded the Missionaries of Charity to serve the poorest of the poor?
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
What is the name of the Church's official teaching authority?
The Magisterium
I was knocked off my horse on the road to Damascus and became a great apostle. Who am I?
St. Paul
What is the name of the book containing the readings for Mass?
The Lectionary
Which apostle was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot?
Matthias
Which Saint wrote the Summa Theologica, a major work of Catholic theology?
St. Thomas Aquinas
What three condition must be present for a sin to be mortal according to Catholic teaching?
Grave matter, full knowledge, and deliberate consent
I was a Jewish exile who interpreted dreams and visions for Babylonian and Persian rulers. Who am I?
Daniel
What are the four marks of the Church stated in the Nicene Creed?
One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic