Saints & Apostles
Who is the inspiring sister who won the Nobel Prize for her work with the poor of India?
Mother Theresa
The first station is called “Jesus is condemned to death”. Who imposes the death sentence on Jesus?
Pilate.
Who are the men in colorful costumes who have been responsible for the personal safety of the pope since 1506?
The Swiss Guard
Before sitting in a pew, what initial greeting of respect do churchgoers do?
Genuflect.
Which prophet baptized Jesus?
John
Who were the first two disciples of Jesus?
Peter and Andrew
At the fifth station someone eventually helps Jesus with His physical burden and carries His cross. Who was this person?
Simon.
What are the colors of the papal flag?
White and Yellow.
The Readings of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John make up what subgroup of the Bible?
Gospels.
How old was Jesus when he died?
33
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus?
Peter.
The Catholic Church particularly encourages meditation on the Stations of the Cross at a certain time of year. What time of year is it?
Lent.
Who was the first pope?
Saint Peter.
What is the name for a layperson who has been trained to administer the Sacrament of Communion?
Eucharistic Minister
What was the name of the man that Jesus brought back to life?
Lazarus.
This saint is a true warrior having battled for her country with a sign reading “Jesus, Mary”. She is also the patron saint of France and lived from 1412 to 1431.
Saint Joan of Arc.
The 13th station is “Jesus is taken down from the cross”. Who went to Pilate and obtained permission to take Jesus’ body and bury it.
Joseph of Arimathea.
How many miles is the border of Vatican City?
2 miles.
How many sacraments are there?
Seven.
Where did Jesus walk on water?
Sea of Galilee.
This saint is one of the 12 apostles. He is a brother of another apostle and is known as the Beloved Disciple. He was the last living apostle and died at the age of 100.
Saint Andrew.
What station has been added recently to The Way of the Cross?
Jesus’ Resurrection
How many popes have there been?
266
What are the two parts of the mass called?
Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
After Jesus fed 5000 people with two fish and five loaves of bread, how many baskets were leftover?
12.