Catholic Devotions
What is the most popular Catholic devotion involving beads and meditation on Scripture?
The Rosary
Which Saint is known as "The Little Flower"?
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
How many Sacraments are in the Catholic Church?
7
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
Who was the first Pope?
Saint Peter
What Catholic devotion is associated with Our Lady of Mount Carmel?
Brown Scapular
Who is the patron Saint of musicians and music?
Saint Cecilia
Which Sacrament is often called the gateway to the other Sacraments?
Baptism
What are the first four books of the New Testament called?
The Gospels
What part of the body is formally blessed on the feast of Saint Blaise? (February 3)
What is the name of the devotion that uses a medal with Mary standing on a serpent?
Miraculous Medal
Approximately 10,000 canonized Saints
What is the name of the Sacred oil used in Confirmation?
Chrism
What is the shortest verse in the entire Bible?
John 11:35 "Jesus wept."
What is the name of the ancient language still used in official Church documents and some liturgical texts today?
Latin
In the Divine Mercy image, what do the white and red rays from Jesus's heart mean?
White ray represents the water of Baptism which cleanses and justifies souls.
Red ray represents the blood of Christ, which gives life and redeems souls.
What is the title given to someone before they may possibly become a Saint?
Servant of God
Which Sacrament forgives our sins and restores us to God and the Church?
Reconciliation or Confession
What is the longest book in the Bible?
Psalms
What major Church council responded to the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century?
Council of Trent
What do we call laypeople who belong to a religious order like the Franciscans or Carmelites but live ordinary lives in the world?
Secular or third order members
What is the name of the person appointed to argue against a candidate's sainthood?
Promoter of the Faith aka "Devil's Advocate"
Besides your Baptism, when else is your Baptismal candle lit?
At your funeral
Which prophet was thrown into a den of lions but survived unharmed?
Daniel
What is the name of the ancient practice of sprinkling holy water on people and objects to drive away evil?
Exorcism