why do we dip our fingers in holy water and make the sign of the cross when we enter the church?
to remember our baptism
How many sacraments are in the Catholic church?
In what town what Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
what are the names of the Gospels in the New Testament?
the Gospel of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Who was the mother of Jesus?
The Blessed Virgin Mary
what do we say before receiving the Holy Communion when we the priest holds up the Eucharist?
"Lord, i am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, only say the word and my soul shall be healed"
OR
"Senor, yo no soy digno de que entres en mi casa, pero una palabra tuya bastara para sanar mi alma"
Which sacrament makes us children of God and members of the Church?
Baptism
Who baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
John the Baptist
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
Who was the first Pope?
Saint Peter
What prayers do we pray together after the readings and homily?
The Nicene Creed/Apostles Creed
Which two sacraments are primarily ordered toward the service of others?
Holy Orders and Matrimony
40 days and to prepare for is public ministry, overcome satan's temptations and show complete trust in God the Father
What is the LAST book in the old testament?
The book of Malachi
Which Saint was canonized in September 2025 and is the Patron Saint of the internet?
St. Carlo Acutis
What are the four purposes of Mass?
Adoration, thanksgiving, reparation, and petition
Who can receive the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick?
Catholics (and some non-Catholic Christians) who's health is seriously impaired by sickness and old age
What was the last recorded miracle Jesus performed before is crucifixion?
He healed a servant's ear after St. Peter had cut it off
Which old testament figure wrestled with God?
Jacob
Which Saint is known for being the patron Saint of lost things?
St. Anthony of Padua
During consecration, what happens to the bread and wine and what is that process/coversion called?
It becomes the Body and Blood of Christ and it's called Transubstantiation
Why is the Eucharist called the "source and summit of the Christian life" ?
The Eucharist contains Christ Himself and is the center of the Church's Worship, while also nourishing and strengthening Christian life
Which Gospel records Jesus' words, "unless one is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God" ?
The Gospel of John, chapter 3, when Jesus was talking to Nicodemus
In the Gospel of John, what did Jesus mean when he said, "Destroy this temple and in three days i will raise it up" ?
He was talking about the temple of His body, referring to His death and resurrection
Which Saint wrote "Confessions" and "City of God" ?
St. Augustine of Hippo