10 Commandments
Which commandment would the following be an example of? Instead of going to church on Sunday, Emily's family sleeps in and treats Sunday like any other day of the week.
3rd Commandment - thou shall keep the Lord's day holy
How many sacraments are there?
Seven
What liturgical color does the Catholic Church use during the season of Advent?
Purple
What feast day is celebrated on December 6th? Tradition has it that you put shoes or socks out at night and the next morning they are filled with goodies. This saint was the Bishop of Myra.
St. Nicholas
Christmas is the celebration of what event in history?
Jesus' birth
Which commandment would the following be an example of? Jeremy wants Mark's book but instead of asking Mark if he could borrow it he takes it and tells Mark that he doesn't know where the book went.
7th Commandment - Thou shall not steal
Which sacrament do most Catholics receive when they are a baby? This is because historically a child's birth could be difficult without modern medicine.
How many weeks are there in Advent?
Four
The Catholic Church will be celebrating the this Marian feast day on Monday. It is a holy day of obligation. It was the day Mary was conceived in St. Anne's womb.
Immaculate Conception
What liturgical color does the Catholic Church use during the season of Christmas and Easter?
White
Which commandment would the following be an example of? Erin wants to go a friend's house but her parents say "not tonight because we have a family gathering tomorrow." Erin yells at her parents because she thinks that it is unfair that they want her to stay home.
Commandment 3 - Honor Your Father and Mother
Annointing of the Sick
During the third week in Advent the color of the candle changes to what color other than purple? It symbolizes the halfway point in Advent. Its called Gaudete Sunday.
Pink or rose
This Marian feast day is on December 12th and the events surrounding this feast day occurred in Mexico when Juan Diego's tunic turned into a miraculous image of our Virgin Mary.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
How many wise men or magi came to worship Jesus?
Three
Which commandment would the following be an example of? Janette sees that her neighbors have a new car. Janette wants a new car like her neighbors and she continually brings up the car to her husband who says that they can't afford a car at this time. Janette's desire for her neighbor's car even begins to affect her prayer life.
10th Commandment - Thou shall not covet they neighbor's goods
This sacrament perfects our baptism and brings us the graces of the Holy Spirit that were granted to the Apostles. It traditionally was the second sacrament that one received.
What does the word "Advent" mean?
A. Rejoice
B. Arrival
C. Beginning
D. Holy
Arrival
What saint's feast day is on December 3rd? He was a co-founder of the Jesuit order and he was given the task of bringing Jesus to South and East Asia.
A. Francis Xavier
B. John of the Cross
C. Thomas Aquinas
D. Thomas Becket
Francis Xavier
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which commandment would the following be an example of? Thomas says that Mary stole his notebook in school but in reality Thomas put his notebook in his locker and not in his backpack where he looked?
8th Commandment - Thou Shall not bare false witness on thy neighbor
This sacrament is used in the ordination of a bishop, priest, or deacon.
Holy Orders
Each Sunday of the Advent season focuses on one of four themes, or virtues. Which of the following is NOT a theme of Advent?
A. Hope
B. Peace
C. Joy
D. Faith
Faith
On December 13th we celebrate the feast of what saint? She was a martyr known for her faith and dedication. According to legend, she brought food and aid to Christians hiding in the Roman catacombs, wearing a candle-lit wreath on her head to light her way, leaving both hands free to carry as much food as possible.
A. Saint Lucy
B. Saint Teresa
C. Saint Faustina
D. Saint Bernadett
Saint Lucy
How many days are in the Christmas season?`
Twelve