Church History
From which ecumenical council did we get the Nicene Creed?
The Council of Nicaea
Which apostle was called "the apostle to the Gentiles"?
St. Paul
Which Dominican priest authored the Summa Theologica?
Double points for which country he's from
St. Thomas Aquinas
Italy
What is the official title of the Pope?
Bishop of Rome/Vicar of Jesus Christ/Successor of the Prince of the Apostles/Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church
Why do most Christians celebrate the Lord's Day on Sunday, even though it is celebrated on Saturday in the Old Testament?
The represent the resurrection
What does the Greek word "eucharist" translate to in English?
Thanksgiving
Which of the apostles were brothers?
Peter and Andrew/James and John
What year was the Dominican Order established?
1216
Which minister of the Church can hear confessions and consecrate the Eucharist?
Priests and bishops
When was Jesus created?
Trick question, he was begotten, not made, meaning that He is co-eternal with the Father and the Holy Spirit
What was the Council of Trent held in response to?
The Protestant Schism
Which apostle was not martyred?
Bonus points if you know where he died
St. John
The island of Patmos after his exile
What does the white habit that a Dominican priest wears symbolize?
Purity/Joy/The light of Christ
Which concept describes how all deacons, priests, and bishops can be traced back to the original apostles?
Apostolic succession
What are the 4 cardinal virtues?
Prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance
Deacons, priests, and bishops
Which apostle was ordained to replaced Judas Iscariot after his suicide?
St. Matthias
What is the official name of the Dominican Order?
The Order of Preachers
What determines whether or not a cardinal can vote for the next pope?
Age, cardinals who are 80+ don't vote
What 2 Catholic sacraments does the High Priest Melchizedek pre-figure in Genesis?
Holy Orders and the Eucharist
Which ecumenical council explicitly protected the veneration of icons?
Double points if you can tell me why this became an issue
The Second Vatican Council
Christians were pressured by Muslims to get rid of their icons
Which apostle does tradition hold to be the first evangelist to India?
St. Bartholomew
Which popular Catholic prayer form was inspired by an apparition of Mary to St. Dominic?
The Rosary
What is the minimum amount of required time served as a priest to become a bishop?
5 years
What New Testament event does the story of God's test of Abraham's faith by the sacrificing of Isaac pre-figure?
Christ's death for our sins