The Bible / Catechism
What does the word “Bible” mean?
Books
Who parted the Red Sea?
Moses
How long would the Israelists have to wander in the desert?
40 years
How many apostles did Jesus have?
12 - There were twelve tribes of Israel
What was the name of the Philistine that David killed with a slingshot and stones?
Goliath
What are the two main sections of the Bible divided into?
Old Testament and New Testament
What is a covenant?
A promise that forms a sacred family bond
Where did God give Moses the 10 Commandments? Hint: It's a mountain
Mt. Sinai
Who did God send to tell Mary that she would conceive Jesus in her womb?
Angel Gabriel
Who are the 3 "persons" of the Trinity?
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
What does the word "gospel" mean?
Good News
How many sons did Jacob have and which one was sold into slavery?
12 sons / Joseph
Manna (Bread)
What does the word disciple mean?
Student
What three places can souls go to when people die?
Heaven, Purgatory, Hell
Who are the four Gospel writers and which two were apostles?
Mark, Matthew, Luke, John
God showed his power over creation and the false gods of Egypt by sending 10 plagues. Name the last plague and 1 other.
Last Plague: First Born son and cattle die
Others: Water turned to blood, Frogs, Gnats, Flies, Livestock died, Boils, Hail, Locusts eat all trees and plants, Darkness for 3 days
Which tribe became God’s priests? Hint: Same name as a brand of jeans
Tribe of Levi - Levites
Jesus said to which apostle "on this rock I will build my Church"?
Peter
What are the two types of sin and which is worse?
Venial and Mortal sin; Mortal sin is worse and requires the Sacrament of Reconciliation
What are the 7 sacraments of the Catholic Church?
Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders
What made Adam and Eve so different from the animals of Eden?
They were made in God’s image and likeness
- Rational souls, intellect, free will, and capacity to love
List the 10 commandments
Lord is God and shall be no other Gods but Him
Thou shalt not take the Lord’s name in Vain
Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy
Honor thy father and mother
Thou shalt not kill
Thou shalt not commit adultery
Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not bear false witness (lie)
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods
Jesus said while dying on the cross...“Woman, behold your son!” Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. Who was the woman and who was the disciple?
Mary and John
Name 6 apostles
Simon Peter, Andrew, John, James, Phillip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the lesser, Simon the Zealot, Jude, and Judas