Parables
In the Parable of the Lost Son, what does the Father do when the son returns home after spending all of his inheritance?
He kisses him, gives him a robe and a ring, and slaughters the fattened calf.
What was Jesus' first miracle?
Changing the water into wine at a wedding in Cana
When Jesus was suffering on the cross, to which apostle did he say, "Behold your mother," meaning that he should take Mary into his home?
John
How many Apostles were there?
12
How many sacraments are there?
7
Why did Jesus tell his disciples parables?
By telling them a story they could understand easier what he was teaching them.
What was the name of the man whom Jesus rose from the dead?
Lazurus
Which feast day in August celebrates Mary being taken into Heaven body and soul?
The Feast of the Assumption
Which apostle betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?
Judas
What did Jesus teach to his disciples at the Sermon on the Mount which teach us to live as a child of God's Kingdom?
The Beatitudes
What is the name of the seed that represents our faith, which starts out extremely small but if nurtured grows large and powerful?
the mustard seed
When the Apostles were fishing, which Apostle was able to walk on the water toward Jesus?
Peter
What feast day in December celebrates Mary being born without original sin?
The Immaculate Conception
Name the 4 Gospels of the New Testament
Matthew, Mark , Luke and John
What is the name of our new pope?
Pope Leo the XiV
Look up the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9. After you read it, explain what it means for us as followers of Jesus.
It means that if we hear God's word but don't listen to the meaning, or are too distracted to listen we won't have good faith, but if we listen to the word, learn what it means our faith will have a good harvest and grow strong.
When Jesus performed the miracle: Feeding of the 5,000, what 2 food items did he use to pray over and turn it into a large enough food supply for everyone with leftovers?
bread and fish
What is the name of the apparition in which Mary appeared to Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta and the sun "danced" while the community watched in awe.
Our Lady of Fatima
What is the story of the last book of the Bible, Revalation?
The 2nd Coming of Jesus
Name 2 mysteries of the rosary.
any of these: joyful, sorrowful, glorious, luminous,
Go to Matthew 13: 45-46 and read the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price. What place do we learn is somewhere that we should sell all of our valuables to obtain entrance into?
The Kingdom of Heaven
Name 3 ailments that Jesus healed when he performed miracles.
Jesus healed the blind, the deaf, the lepers, those possessed by demons.
The apparition of Mary in Lourdes, France occurred to what girl 18 times leading to the discovery of a spring where miracles occurred?
Bernadette
What were the apostles doing in the Garden of Gethsemane while Jesus was fervently praying to God?
they were falling asleep
What does the Bible teach us is the most important commandment?
You shall love the Lord your God with all of your heart, mind and soul.