Bible Basics
The Bible consists of these 4 Gospels.
What is Matthew, Mark, Luke and John?
In Confirmation, the confirmand receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit. How many gifts are traditionally recognized?
What are seven gifts?
On Ash Wednesday, Catholics receive this on their foreheads as a sign of repentance and mortality.
What is ashes?
This liturgical color is used during Ordinary Time.
What is green?
As of 2022, he is the current Pope and the head of the Catholic Church.
Who is Pope Francis?
The creation story is found in this book of the Bible.
What is the book of Genesis?
In the Catholic Church, this oil is used during the sacrament of Baptism to anoint the person being baptized.
What is chrism oil?
This Christian holy day celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
During the season of Advent, we use an Advent wreath to help count down to Christmas. The Advent wreath typically has this many candles, each representing a week of Advent.
What is four?
This prayer, also known as the "Our Father," is taught by Jesus to his disciples.
What is the Lord's Prayer?
The first book of the New Testament.
What is Matthew?
"Transubstantiation" occurs during this Sacrament.
Hint: Occurs during Mass.
What is the Holy Communion or the Eucharist?
Observed during Holy Week, this day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
What is Good Friday?
This season in the liturgical calendar is a time of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, preparing for the celebration of Easter.
What is Lent?
This form of prayer, often associated with the Virgin Mary, consists of the repetition of specific prayers and the meditation on events in the lives of Jesus and Mary.
What is the Rosary?
In this parable, a father welcomes back his wayward son with open arms, symbolizing God's forgiveness.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
In the Catholic tradition, Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist are collectively known as these.
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
This day marks the beginning of Holy Week and commemorates Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
What is Palm Sunday?
The liturgical color associated with Advent, a season of preparation before Christmas, is this.
What is purple?
This is the commandment that instructs believers to honor their father and mother.
What is the Fourth Commandment?
According to the Bible, this mountain is where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.
What is Mount Sinai?
What is Anointing of the Sick, Communion, and Reconciliation.
This holy day, celebrated on December 8th, commemorates the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin.
What is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception?
The liturgical color associated with Pentecost and the Holy Spirit is this.
What is red?
The process of declaring someone a saint in the Catholic Church is known by this term.
What is canonization?