Common Q’s
Who founded the Catholic Church?
Jesus. Jesus founded the Catholic Church. The New Testament shows that Christ deliberately created a community of disciples to carry on his mission in the world. This community is the Catholic Church, which has existed since the time of Christ and the Apostles.
Worn by some Catholic Clergy as an outward symbol of their vocation.
The Roman Collar.
Which sacraments leaves an indelible mark on the soul?
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders
“ Our hearts were made for You, O Lord, and they are restless until they rest in you?
St. Augustine of Hippo
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that everyone that believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life.
What is the source of the Church’s authority?
Christ himself is the source of the Church’s authority. Christ founded the Church, created its structure, placed Peter at the head, gave it his own authority, identified it with with himself, promised to be with it forever and sent his spirit ( the Holy Spirit ) to guide it.
A light, normally a burning candle, contained within need glass that is placed before the tabernacle where the Blessed Sacrament is kept.
Sanctuary Lamp
What does Eucharist mean?
Thanksgiving
This female Saint is a Doctor of the Church and often considered the greatest modern-day Saint.
Saint Therese of Lisieux
Who wrote the Acts of the Apostles? Who wrote the Book of Revelations?
Acts - Luke
Rev. - John
Why do you have to confess your sins to a priest?
That is the way God wants us to do it. God, through Sacred Scripture, commands us to “confess our sins to one another”.
A boxlike repository for the Blessed Sacrament -the consecrated host of Christ’s actual presence.
Tabernacle
True or False: Only a Priest can Baptize?
False. Anyone baptized can baptize another person in case of emergency.
First native-born American canonized by the Catholic Church.
Saint Elizabeth Seton
What are the 3 theological virtues?
Hope, Faith, Charity ( Love )
Why do we have a Pope?
The Pope isn the living authority of the Church.
What does the alter represent?
The table on which the Eucharist sacrifice is offered. Both a sacrificial alter, recalling Christ’s sacrifice and a table which we gather for a meal, the Eucharist.
What three things do you renounce at Baptism?
Satan, All his works, All his empty promises.
Who is referred to as the Common Doctor of the Church?
St. Thomas Aquinas
“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus”. Where do these words come from?
Luke 1:28
Luke 1:42
What do Catholics mean by Tradition?
Tradition means actually handing down something to another person. Scripture testifies to this meaning of Catholic Tradition as the normal mode of transmitting the Faith.
Color of vestments worn by clergy changes throughout the liturgical year. What does each symbolize?
White - Joy & Victory - worn during Christmas and Easter.
Red - Fire & Blood - worn on Palm Sunday, Good Friday,Pentecost,feast days of martyrs
Green - Life & Hope - worn during ordinary time.
Purple - Sign of Penance,sacrifice and preparation -worn during Advent and Lent.
Name the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
He is the patron Saint of Bible scholars and students. A Doctor of the Church, he reportedly drew a thorn from a lions paw.
Saint Jerome