Faith
According to Catholic Teachings, life begins at
What is conception
What is a collection of books written under God's inspiration?
Bible
Who was the first American-born saint?
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
What is the liturgical color for ordinary time?
Green
What is a call for Christians to live a life of holiness?
"Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect" from the Sermon on the Mount.
Father of God's Chosen People
Who is Abraham?
We celebrate Jesus' going into heaven on the Feast of the:
Ascension
What is the 'communion of saints'?
The Saints in Heaven, the pilgrims on earth, and the souls in purgatory
What are Catholics obligated to do once a year?
Go to confession and receive Holy Communion
What is the descent of the Holy Spirit spirit to the disciples?
Pentecost
What do we call the event in which Mary was taken into heaven when her earthly life was ended?
Assumption
What is the promise and agreement God made with his chosen people?
Covenant
What are the sacramentals?
sacred signs instituted by the Church. They prepare men to receive the fruit of the sacraments and sanctify different circumstances of life.
The movement toward unity among Christians is called:
Ecumenism
What is Jesus's suffering (Passion), death, Resurrection and Ascension?
Paschal Mystery
What is the summary of the essential beliefs of the Catholic Faith?
Nicene Creed
List the Holy Days of Obligation
January 1- Mary Mother of God. Ascension, August 15- Assumption, Nov. 1- All Saints, Dec. 8- Immaculate Conception, Dec. 25- Christmas
What are 8 characteristics of discipleship Jesus describes in the Sermon on the Mount?
Beatitudes
What is the mystery by which the Son of God became man?
Incarnation
List the types of prayer.
Intercession, Petition, Thanksgiving, Adoration
Which is the most recently held Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church?
Vatican II
What are some of the duties of a deacon?
proclaims the Gospel, may be invited to preach the homily, and assists at the altar. The deacon may also baptize, witness and bless marriages, preside at the Liturgy of the Hours, and preside at funeral liturgies among many other duties.