The Parables
What is a parable?
A story that compares something we don’t know with something we do know
Often with a surprise twist that helps us to see things in a new way
Explain this commandment (if you're close I'll give it to you):
THOU SHALT NOT KILL.
Protect all people, do not commit this sin.
Where does the Conclave take place?
Hint: They cannot leave this place, only to go sleep.
The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City
Who is the leader of the Catholic church, one of the most important moral leaders in the World?
The Pope
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There are 5 traits of a Parable.
For each one you name correctly +100pts.
Wrong? Next group.
1) Parable is a story
2) Parable is a comparison
3) It contains a crisis
4) It has an ending
5) It teaches a valuable lesson.
Explain this commandment (if you're close I'll give it to you):
I AM THE LORD THY GOD: THOU SHALT NOT HAVE STRANGE GODS BEFORE ME.
You may only have one God
What color smoke signals that a new pope has been chosen?
White/Gray!
What is the first step to becoming a Catholic ?
Hint : this is generally done as a baby.
Baptism
This parable tells the story of a man traveling between Jerusalem and Jericho falls into the hands of robbers. He is severely wounded and receives help from a Samaritan.
The Good Samaritan
Explain this commandment (as best you can):
THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS AGAINST THY NEIGHBOR.
You may not lie, especially respect others without spreading false ideas.
What percentage of votes is needed to elect a new pope?
2/3rds
This season before Easter lasts 40 days and is a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Lent (40 days of lent)
This parable teaches us about a son who leaves home, wastes his money, but is welcomed back with love.
The parable of the prodigal son
Explain this commandment (if you're close I may give it to you):
THOU SHALT NOT COVET THY NEIGHBOR'S GOODS.
Do not envy others things ; focus on yourself.
How many votes are typically held each day during the conclave?
Catholics believe that during this part of Mass, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus.
+100 if you can say the official name
Eucharist (or communion)
What is a New Covenant ?
(Covenant = agreement between God and his people)
Through Jesus, God enters a new covenant.
God personally enters into human culture in the person of Jesus and giving us a new covenant.
Explain this commandment (if you're close I'll give it to you):
KEEP THE SABBATH HOLY.
What is the official language used during the conclave?
Latin!
Where was Jesus born? Name the city AND the location.
Ex: in a hospital in Windsor
In a stable in Bethlehem