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In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the ____."
The life.
What are the three theological virtues that help us grow in our relationship with God?
Faith, hope, and charity (love).
Which Carmelite saint called her approach to holiness “the Little Way,” focusing on small acts of love? (Who is the saint of our household?)
St. Thérèse of Lisieux.
How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?
Seven.
What liturgical season celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas. (will accept advent)
James 2:17 teaches that faith without this is dead. What is it?
Works (actions that put faith into practice)
What are the four marks of the Church stated in the Nicene Creed?
One, holy, catholic, and apostolic.
Which saint is famous for loving animals and caring for creation?
St. Francis of Assisi.
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
St. Peter
What are the three traditional practices Catholics are encouraged to focus on during Lent?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus gives us two great commandments. What are they?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.
What is the name of the central Catholic belief that the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass?
Transubstantiation.
Which saint was a mother of five, became a religious sister after her children were grown, and is known for caring for the sick and dying in Calcutta?
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa).
What are the three sacraments of initiation, and what is the basic purpose they share?
Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Together, they initiate us into the Christian life and the life of the Church.
What is the name of the Sunday when Catholics celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem, when people welcomed Him with palm branches?
Palm Sunday.
In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a son who leaves home, wastes his inheritance, and eventually returns to his father, who welcomes him with open arms and celebrates his return. What is this parable called?
The Parable of the Prodigal Son.
What is the name of the sacred container in which the consecrated Eucharist is reserved in the church?
The tabernacle.
Which young Italian saint, known for his love of the Eucharist, is often called the patron saint of the internet?
St. Carlo Acutis.
What are the 7 sacraments of the Catholic church.
Baptism, Reconciliation (Confession), Eucharist (Holy Communion), Confirmation, Matrimony (Marriage), Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick
During Advent, what wreath tradition do Catholics observe, and what do the candles symbolize?
hope, peace, joy, and love
In Acts 9, a man who had been persecuting Christians encounters Jesus in a blinding light while traveling. He loses his sight temporarily, is healed, and becomes one of the greatest missionaries in the early Church. What is this man's name?
St. Paul (originally called Saul).
What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit received in their fullness through Confirmation?
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord.
Which saint wrote Confessions and famously prayed, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You”?
St. Augustine of Hippo.
Which council, beginning in 1545, addressed the Protestant Reformation and clarified Catholic doctrine and discipline?
The Council of Trent.
What major event in the early Church does Pentecost celebrate, occurring 50 days after Easter?
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.