Sacraments
Which are the three sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
How many gospels are there in the Bible?
4
How old is the Catholic Church?
Roughly 2,000 years old
Do Catholics believe faith and reason go naturally together?
Yes!
Does the Catholic Church believe the Holy Spirit moves in human history after Jesus' resurrection?
Yes!
Which is the only sacrament that is conferred by non-ordained persons?
What are the first and last books of the Bible?
Genesis and Revelation
Who was the first Pope?
Saint Peter
What does the Latin term Imago Dei refer to?
That humanity is made in the image of God.
Who legalized Christianity in the Roman Empire and would lead the way for Christianity to become the official religion of the Empire?
Is Jesus' death a sacrament?
No
Is it the Catholic tradition to read the Bible literally?
No.
What body elects the next Pope?
College of Cardinals
Who is arguably the greatest Catholic theologian in the Church's history, often called "The Angelic Doctor"?
St. Thomas Aquinas
Which century did the Protestant Reformation take place, which challenged the theological positions of the Catholic Church?
16th century
Reconciliation & Anointing of the Sick
Summarize the New Testament in one sentence.
Have faith in Jesus and you will have eternal life.
What does the word Catholic mean?
Universal
Fill in the blank: Abortion, homosexual acts, and contraception are immoral because they obstruct the ______ _______?
Natural Law
Approximately how many years later were the gospels written after Jesus' death and resurrection?
50 years
Who defined a sacrament as "a visible sign of an invisible grace?"
St. Augustine
How many books are there in the Catholic Bible?
73
Name one of the two Marian doctrines the Papacy has determined to be infallible?
The Assumption and the Immaculate Conception
What is the tradition definition of theology as given by St. Anselm?
Faith seeking understanding
Name one year in which the Second Vatican Council met during the 20th century.
1962-1965