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This is when God shows you something important – kind of like a divine “aha!” moment.
What is revelation?
This is the fancy word for the Bible – God’s ultimate best-seller, and no, it doesn’t come with a movie adaptation.
What is Scripture?
This saint loved animals so much he’d probably have more pets than a zoo.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
This country is where Pope Francis was born – and yes, they love soccer and tango dancing.
What is Argentina?
This prayer begins with the words “Our Father, who art in heaven” – and it’s been said by millions of Catholics for centuries.
What is the Our Father (or the Lord’s Prayer)?
This is believing in God even when you can’t see him – sort of like trusting summer will be here soon.
What is faith?
This parable is about a kid who blows all his money, ends up feeding pigs, and then comes home hoping Dad won’t ground him for life.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
This teenage girl led an army, wore armor, and didn’t let anyone tell her what to do – talk about girl power!
Who is Saint Joan of Arc?
Pope Francis became pope in 2013, which means he’s been the leader of the Catholic Church for this many years – and no, he doesn’t get summers off.
What is 12 years?
This type of prayer asks God for something we need – kind of like a heavenly wish list.
What is a prayer of petition?
This is what you show when your little brother eat your last sour patch without asking – and you decide not to freak out.
What is mercy?
In this parable, a shepherd leaves 99 perfectly fine sheep to go find one lost one – because apparently, that sheep was really good at hide and seek.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
This saint was known for secretly giving gifts to the poor – and eventually became the inspiration for a jolly guy in a red suit.
Who is Saint Nicholas?
Before he became Pope Francis, he was known by this name – and no, it wasn’t Mr. Pope Guy.
What is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?
This special set of prayers uses beads to help keep track – and if you say all the mysteries, you’ll be praying for a while!
What is the Rosary?
This Jewish holiday remembers when God told the Israelites to put lamb’s blood on their doors.
What is Passover?
This Apostle doubted that Jesus had risen until he saw and touched the wounds – talk about needing some serious proof!
Who is Thomas?
This fisherman became the first pope.
Who is Saint Peter?
Pope Francis is famous for his love of simplicity – he even rode in this small car instead of a fancy limo.
What is a Fiat?
This prayer is said to Mary – and no, it’s not a football pass.
What is the Hail Mary?
This is a super important promise made between God and his people – not the kind you can break with pinky swears.
What is a covenant?
This Apostle was a tax collector before following Jesus – and yes, people probably didn’t love him at first.
Who is Matthew?
This saint is famous for using a shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity – and for being the reason everyone wears green in March.
Who is Saint Patrick?
This is the special process where cardinals gather to choose a new pope – and yes, it involves a lot of voting and a little bit of smoke.
What is a conclave?
This prayer is said to tell God you’re sorry for your sins – and no, it’s not the “Oops, my bad” prayer.
What is the Act of Contrition?