What it means to be catholic
What do Christians believe Jesus is?
That Jesus is the Son of God
What are the two creeds of the Catholic faith?
The Nicene Creed and the Apostles Creed.
What was Jesus' mission on earth?
To bring good news to the poor.
How long has the catholic worship developed for?
What does Christmas celebrate? What is the colour?
Christmas celebrate Jesus' birth and the colour is white.
What was Jesus' mission?
To bring good news to the poor.
What is the trinity?
Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
Has the responsibility to fulfil Jesus' mission changed today?
No.
When is Jesus' resurrection celebrated?
On Easter Sunday
When does Holy Week start?
Palm Sunday
What was the name of the stories Jesus told to his followers?
Parables
What is the central belief of Catholicism?
The belief in One God.
Why did Jesus use parables?
To teach his followers about Kingdom of God.
When does the liturgical calendar start?
On the first Sunday of Advent. At the end of November.
What does the Easter Tridium celebrate?
It celebrates Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection as one feast.
Are all Catholics Christian?
Yes.
What does it mean to be stewards of the world?
To care for all creation.
What may happen?
Showing hospitality or friendship. It also happens through our church organisations which include hospitals, schools, charities and peace / justice agencies.
What does of the Church celebrate?
Christ's conception, birth, death, resurrection and sending of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
What is called when new members initiated at its climax?
Easter Vigil.
What does Christianity include?
Catholicism, Protestant Denominations and Orthodox
What do Catholic's believe bread and wine stand for?
The body and blood of Jesus
What was Jesus' last words to his Apostles?
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you”
What is liturgical calendar?
Everyday falls into a particular place in the liturgical calendar. There are also liturgical season in the Church.
How many weeks of the year not celebrate a particular aspect of the mystery of Christ but are devoted to the mystery of Christ in all its aspects. What is it called?
33 to 34 weeks and it is known as the Ordinary Time.