Creation
Who created the world?
God
Who gives us our gifts and talents?
God
Who told the Parable of the Talents?
Jesus
How many sacraments are there?
Seven
What colour is associated with Lent?
Purple
On which day did God rest after Creation?
The seventh day
Name one gift or talent a person might have.
Examples: singing, kindness, art, sports, helping others
What did the servants receive in the parable
Talents
Which sacrament welcomes us into the Christian community?
Baptism
How many days does Lent traditionally last?
40 days
What did God create on the first day?
Light
What should we do with the gifts God has given us?
Use them to serve God and others
What did the first two servants do with their talents?
They used/invested them and gained more
Which sacrament do Catholics receive when they confess their sins and receive forgiveness?
Reconciliation
Name one thing Catholics are encouraged to do during Lent.
Pray, fast or give/almsgiving
What responsibility did God give human beings toward Creation?
To care for/steward Creation
Why doesn't God give everyone exactly the same gifts?
We have different gifts that can be used to help one another and serve the community
What did the servant with one talent do with it
He buried/hid it
Which sacrament gives us the Body and Blood of Christ?
Eucharist/Holy Communion
What three traditional Lenten practices help Catholics grow closer to God?
Prayer, fasting and almsgiving
What does it mean to say humans are made in the "image and likeness of God"?
Every person has God-given dignity and is called to love and do good
Give an example of how you could use one of your gifts to serve someone else.
Answers vary; must give an appropriate example
What is the main lesson of the Parable of the Talents?
We should use the gifts God gives us rather than waste or hide them
Name all seven sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony
Why do Christians observe Lent before Easter?
To prepare for Easter through prayer, repentance, sacrifice and growing closer to God