Basic Bible Knowledge
How many books are in the Catholic Bible?
73 Books
46 Old Testament
27 New Testament
What liturgical color is worn during Lent?
Purple
Adam and Eve are exiled from Eden. Shortly after, there is violence within their family which creates further exile and a line of cursed descendants. What happens?
Their son, Cain, murders his brother, Abel.
Name the character whose name means "supplanter", "cheater," or "he clutches the heel."
Jacob
Name that song!
And Artist :)
English: What Dreams Are Made Of- Hilary Duff
Spanish: El Sol No Regresa- La Quinta Estacion
What is the first book of the New Testament?
The Gospel of Matthew
How was St. Peter martyred?
Crucified upside down.
Who was the first-born son of Jacob's beloved wife Rachel?
What do his brothers do to him because of their jealousy?
Joseph
They take him by force and sell him into slavery.
God's first covenant was made with Adam and Eve, a married couple.
The next covenant expands beyond a couple to an entire family. Name the family and the sign of the new covenant?
Noah and his wife, their sons and their sons’ wives.
A Rainbow
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What is the longest book in the Bible?
The Book of Psalms
Which saint said, "The rosary is the weapon for these times"?
St. Padre Pio
God gives Abram a command, followed by three promises. Name the command and the three promises.
Abram is to leave his land, his kindred and his father’s household.
In return, God promises to bless him with:
A great nation
A great name
Worldwide blessing through Abram’s line.
God makes a promise to Sarai and Abram, but they take things into their own hands. What does Sarai tell Abram to do?
God promises Abram's descendants would be like the stars.
Sarai tells him to sleep with her maid, Hagar, in order to start a line of descendants.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
Which Gospel is known as the "Gospel of Mercy"?
The Gospel of Luke
Who was the first martyr?
St. Stephen
List the six days of creation. What did God create on each day?
Day 1: Day & Night
Day 2: Sky & Sea
Day 3: Land & Vegetation
Day 4: Sun, Moon, & Stars
Day 5: Birds & Fish
Day 6: The Beasts
What is the difference between a birthright and a blessing?
A birthright refers to the concrete, material inheritance a firstborn son would receive from the father.
A blessing is a spiritual inheritance.
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Which famous event is described in the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament?
The Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses.
Which country has the most Catholics?
Brazil
How does the sacrifice of Isaac parallel to the future sacrifice of Jesus on the cross?
Only son
Rides a donkey
Carries wood/cross to the top of mountain
Agrees to be sacrificed, does not resist
Isaac: Mt. Moriah outside of the city of Salem
Jesus: Mt. Calvary (of the hills of Moriah) outside Jerusalem ("Jira"-Salem)
Name the six covenants of Salvation History.
Adam. One Couple. Sabbath.
Noah. One Family. Rainbow.
Abraham. One Tribe. Circumcision.
Moses. One Nation. The Ten Commandments
David. One Holy Kingdom. Throne and Temple built by Solomon.
Jesus. One universal Catholic Church. His body given to us- The Eucharist
Finish the Lyrics:
English:
"His palms are sweaty, knees week, arms are heavy. There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti. He's nervous ..."
Spanish:
"Ya esta cerrada, con tres candados, y remachada la puerta negra..."
English:
".. but on the surface, he looks calm and ready."
Spanish:
"... porque tus padres estan celosos y tienen miedo que yo te quiera."