Catholic explorer who discovered the New World while searching for a new route to Asia
Who is Christopher Columbus?
100
The first Pope, Christ told him "you are the Rock".
Who is Peter?/Who is Simon bar-Jonah?
100
The first of the "Sacraments of Initiation". Shared by many other Christians.
What is Baptism?
100
The first book of the New Testament.
What is the Gospel according to Matthew?
100
December 25th.
When is Christmas Day?
200
Devoted her life to caring for "the poorest of the poor" in Calcutta, India. Founded the Missionaries of Charity
Who is Mother Teresa?
200
Called for a "New Evangelization" and successfully fought against communism in his native Poland
Who is Pope John Paul II?/Who is Karol Wojtyla?
200
Catholic teaching emphasizes that in this Sacrament, Christ is present in Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.
What is Communion?/What is The Eucharist?
200
The shortest of the Gospels.
What is the Gospel according to Mark?
200
The Friday before Easter.
When is Good Friday?
300
A true Catholic hero- billionaire by day and crimefighter in the streets of Gotham by (dark) (k)night.
Who is Batman?/Who is Bruce Wayne? (not your average Catholic but shown going to confession in several of the comics. Nightcrawler of the X-Men is Catholic as well, and is actually shown as a priest in some comics)
300
The first Pope from the New World, a native of Argentina who has called for greater compassion for the poor and suffering.
Who is Pope Francis?/Who is Jorge Bergoglio?
300
The "spiritual shower" available for the baptized who want to wash away a spiritual stink.
What is Confession?/What is Reconciliation?
300
Written by the same physician who wrote the Acts of the Apostles
What is the Gospel according to Luke?
300
March 17th
When is Saint Patrick's feast day?
400
Among his many writings are The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, one of the biggest names in fantasy
Who is J. R. R. Tolkien?
400
The first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, currently serving as Pope Emeritus.
Who is Pope Benedict XVI?/Who is Joseph Ratzinger?
400
The Sacrament in which the two become one flesh (Mk 10:8).
What is Marriage?/What is Matrimony?
400
The Gospel that starts with "In the beginning"
What is the Gospel according to John?
400
The first Sunday after the first full moon after (or on) the first day of Spring.
When is Easter?
500
Catholic scientist and Augustianian Friar who helped pioneer the science of Genetics while experimenting with pea plants in his garden.
Who is Gregor Mendel?
500
The second Pope. Also known for carrying a blanket.
Who is Pope Linus?
500
When accompanied with reception of the Eucharist, this Sacrament is also known as "viaticum". Often administered when death is near.
What is Anointing of the Sick?/What is Extreme Unction?
500
Characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a Christian nature.