Foundation of Faith
What are the rules for happiness that Jesus taught called?
The Beatitudes
What is the one word that describes the 3-day celebration that begins on Holy Thursday and ends on Easter Sunday?
The Triduum
What do we call the act of giving time, money, or goods to people in need?
Almsgiving
Hint: Son of God or Messiah are NOT offices
Priest, Prophet and King
What are the names of the 4 books of the Gospel?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
God's plan for our salvation through the Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus is called what?
Hint: It is two words
Paschal Mystery
What do we call a sin that is less serious than a mortal sin, but weakens our relationship with God?
Ecumenism
What are the 3 virtues to which Catholics should aspire?
Faith, Hope, and Charity (Love)
What do we call the gift of sharing in God's divine life at baptism?
Sanctifying Grace
What do we call it when we live out our Christian values and practices in our home?
The domestic church
There are 5 precepts (laws) that every Catholic must follow to be called a practicing Catholic. What are they?
(1) Attend Mass on Sundays and holy days; (2) Confess your sins at least once a year; (3) Receive communion at least once during the Easter season; (4) Observe days of fasting (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday) and abstinence from meat (Friday during Lent); and (5) Help provide the needs of the Church.
What are the 4 words that describe the Church?
Hint: We say all 4 of them together in the Nicene Creed.
one
holy
catholic
apostolic
What is the word that describes a virtue calling us to recognize that we are one human family?
Solidarity
What is the word that means "rebirth" and taking an interest in learning about history and traditions?
Renaissance
There are 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit. Can you name them?
wisdom; understanding; counsel; fortitude, knowledge, piety, fear of the Lord
What do we call a body of stories that have been passed down by word of mouth?
Oral Tradition
What is the phrase that describes the unity of Church members on earth, in Purgatory, and in heaven?
The communion of saints
The Catholic Church is a community of believers. There are at least 4 reasons set forth in the Bible that explain why God wants us to practice our faith in communion with others. Name two of them.
(1) We can receive and give encouragement to help each other be stronger in faith (Galatians 6:2); (2) It is fun to worship with others (Psalm 133:1); (3) The Holy Spirit shows up when we gather together (Matthew 18:20); and (4) Our ability to love like Jesus grows when we practice in community (Colossians 3:13-14).