Bible basics
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament?
46
How many books are in the Catholic New Testament?
27
Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
Elizabeth.
Who inspired the human authors of the Bible?
The Holy Spirit.
What is the First book of the Bible?
Genesis
Who built an ark to survive the great flood?
Noah.
What was Jesus’ first miracle in John’s Gospel?
Turning water into wine at Cana.
Which disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus?
Matthew.
What does the word “Gospel” mean?
Good News.
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation.
Who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses.
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lord’s Prayer, or the Our Father.
Who climbed a tree to see Jesus?
Zacchaeus.
In John 1:1, who is called “the Word”?
Jesus Christ
What is the central message of the Bible?
To reveal God and His plan for our salvation.
In Genesis, what new name did God give Jacob?
Israel.
In John 15:12, what commandment does Jesus give his disciples?
“Love one another as I have loved you.”
Who helped Jesus carry his cross?
Simon of Cyrene.
What are the three pillars that guide Catholics in receiving and understanding God’s revelation?
Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium.
What do we call the first five books of the Bible?
The Pentateuch.
What covenant did God make with Abraham?
God promised to make him the father of a great nation and to bless all nations through him.
What mission did Jesus give his disciples before ascending to heaven?
To make disciples of all nations.
What was the name of the garden where Jesus prayed before his arrest?
The Garden of Gethsemane
Why do Catholics read the Old Testament if Jesus came in the New Testament?
The Old Testament prepares for Christ and helps us understand God’s plan of salvation.