Basic Facts About Our Catholic Faith
Who is the head of the Catholic Church on earth?
The Pope
Which sacrament welcomes us into the Church?
Baptism
Which commandment tells us to honor our parents?
The Fourth Commandment
What are the two main parts of the Bible?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
Who is God?
Supreme being, Infinitely perfect, creator of all things and keeps them in existence.
What do Catholics call the three persons of God?
The Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
Which two sacraments are called “Sacraments of Healing”?
Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Which commandment says “You shall not steal”?
The Seventh Commandment
How many Gospels are in the New Testament?
Four
Who usually administers the Sacrament of Confirmation?
The Bishop
What is the name of the prayer Jesus taught His disciples?
The Our Father (Lord’s Prayer)
Which three sacraments are known as the “Sacraments of Initiation”?
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Which commandment teaches us to keep Sunday holy?
The Third Commandment
Who wrote most of the letters (epistles) in the New Testament?
St. Paul
What is the main purpose of Confirmation in the life of a Catholic?
To strengthen us with the Holy Spirit so we can fully live and defend our faith as witnesses of Christ
What is the term for God becoming man in Jesus Christ?
The Incarnation
This kind of sin does not require sacramental confession but should still be confessed.
Venial Sin
Which two commandments focus on avoiding envy or jealousy?
The Ninth and Tenth Commandments
What does the word “Bible” mean?
“Books” (from the Greek biblia)
What is the mission every confirmed Catholic is called to live out in the world?
To be a witness of Christ by word and action
What is the official teaching authority of the Church called?
The Magisterium
How many steps are there in the Sacrament of Confession? Name two.
Total of 5. Examination, Contrition, Confession, Absolution, Penance
Jesus summed up the commandments in two great laws, which are:
Love God above all things, and love your neighbor as yourself
What do the 73 books (Bible) tell us about God?
About God’s love for His people, from the beginning of time to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, and the early Church.
Name the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, Fear of the Lord