Catholic Terminology
What is the name of the table-like structure where the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ?
The Altar
Who is the mother of Jesus?
Mary
What is the number of sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church?
7
Which Saint is this parish named after?
St. Thomas More
What prayer uses prayer beads and asks Mary to pray for us?
The Holy Rosary
The bible is divided into two sections called ________ and ___________.
The Old Testament and the New Testament
**200 bonus points if you can tell me what the word Testament means
What is the name of the prophet who received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai?
Moses
There are two sacraments for healing....what are they?
Anointing of the Sick AND Reconciliation
*100 Bonus points if you can tell me why Reconciliation is a sacrament of healing
Who founded the Catholic Church?
Jesus
What is it called when we kneel before the altar in Church?
Genuflection
What is the name for where the blessed Eucharist is kept called?
The Tabernacle
**200 Bonus points if you can tell me how you know there is blessed Eucharist inside the Tabernacle
What is the name of the apostle was a fisherman and later became the first pope?
Peter
Name all of the Sacraments
Baptism
Holy Eucharist
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Marriage
Anointing of the Sick
Holy Orders
Who is the current earthly leader of the universal Roman Catholic Church?
Pope Francis
What did people lay on the ground when Jesus triumphantly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey?
Palm leaves
What is it called when we sit in silent prayer before the Eucharist (placed in a Monstrance)?
Eucharistic Adoration
What is the name of Jesus' cousin who baptized him?
John the Baptist
What is the Sacrament of Initiation that completes Baptism?
Confirmation
Who are the heavenly messengers of God?
The Angels
What does the word "Gospel" mean?
Good News!
*100 bonus points if you can tell me what the good news is all about
What is the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles 9 days after Jesus' Ascension called?
Pentecost
Who is Jesus talking to when he says "God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son,
so that everyone who believes in him might not perish
but might have eternal life."?
What is erased by the Sacrament of Baptism?
Original Sin
Who is the third person of the Holy Trinity?
The Holy Spirit
Which apostle didn't believe that Jesus had risen from the dead?
Thomas