Sacraments
Holy Days
Biblical
Signs and Symbols
Living the Faith
100
What is the sacrament of Jesus' Body and Blood?
Holy Eucharist or Holy Communion
100
What's so ordinary about Ordinary Time?
Ordinary Time is made up of the days of the Church year that are not Advent, Christmas, Lent, or Easter.
100
What was St. Joseph's occupation?
The Greek word "τεκτων" (or tekton) was used to describe the trade of Jesus' father has come to be translated as carpenter, builder or artisan. (In fact, Mark 6:3 also refers to Jesus, himself, as a "τεκτων.") Joseph may have been very skilled at ornate woodwork or he may have been a construction worker. He also may have worked with wood, iron, or stone.
100
What is this symbol, and what does it signify to us? 
The Crucifix, or the sign of the cross symbolically reaffirms for Catholics two essential Christian doctrines: The Holy Trinity--Father, Son and Holy Spirit--and humankind’s salvation through the life and sacrifice of Christ.
100
A _______ is one who learns from, and follows Jesus.
Disciple, which could mean any and all of us.
200
What is Chrism?
Chrism is a perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit. Chrism is used for consecration in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.
200
In the Catholic faith, Christmas is second in importance only to which annual celebration?
Christmas, the commemoration of the divine Word at the birth of Jesus, is second in importance only to the annual celebration of Easter, The resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus after crucifixion.
200
What is the significance of the name "Jesus"? I.E. What does it mean?
In Hebrew, Jesus means "Yahweh saves" or "Yahweh is salvation." The name carries the promise of salvation for humanity.
200
What is this, and what prayers are said when you are praying it?
A Rosary |--| The prayers are: Apostles Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Fatima Prayer, Hail Holy Queen, Prayer After The Rosary.
200
The Law of Love tells us to love your __________ as you love yourself.
Neighbor, also consider the "golden rule:" Treat others as you wish to be treated.
300
In this sacrament our sins are forgiven by God and the Church.
Double points: What prayer do you say to ask forgiveness?
Triple points: Recite the prayer (any version) (No Lifelines!)
Reconciliation or Confession or Penance |--| Double points: Act of Contrition |--| Triple Points:
My God,
I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,
I have sinned against you
whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with your help,
to do penance, to sin no more,
and to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Saviour Jesus Christ suffered and died for us.
In His Name, my God, have mercy.
Amen.
300
What Jewish feast celebrates the deliverance of their ancestors from slavery in Egypt?
The Passover
300
What is the mystery of God "becoming flesh" which means that God became one of us.
The Incarnation
300
What is the name for these symbols? Double points if you know what those words mean. Triple points if you know where they are located inside of the Church.
Alpha and Omega. Double points- Means God is the beginning and the end. Triple points- located in the 2nd door of the Tabernacle
300
Our Church celebrates ___________ to help us remember the whole story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.
The Liturgical Year
400
What is the sacrament of our new life with God and the beginning of our initiation into the Church.
Baptism
400
Why do Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads on Ash Wednesday?
On Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Catholics go to church to receive ashes on their foreheads as an outward sign of penance and a reminder of their mortality. The blessed ashes are placed on the forehead, in the shape of a cross, as we are reminded, “Remember that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.”
400
The ___________ are the first four books of the New Testament and contain the written memeory of the words and deeds of Jesus.
Double Points: Who wrote them, and who were these people?
The Gospels, which were written by Matthiew, Mark, Luke and John, disciples of Jesus.
400
What do the letters "INRI" at the top of the crucifix mean?
King of Jews
400
Jesus gave us ways of living that if practiced, can help us be truly happy, and devoted disciple. What are these ways of living called?
Double points: Give a specific example, also.
The Beatitudes |--| Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
500
What are the three levels of ordination?
DEACON - Ordination as a deacon configures the deacon to Christ the Servant of All, placing him at the service of the bishop, especially in the Church's exercising of Christian charity towards the poor and preaching of the word of God. |--| PRIEST - Ordination as a priest configures the priest to Christ the Head of the Church and the one essential High Priest, and conferring on him the power, as the bishops' assistant, to celebrate the sacraments and other liturgical acts. |--| BISHOP - Ordination as a bishop confers the fullness of the sacrament, making the bishop a member of the body of successors of the Apostles, and giving him the mission to teach, sanctify, and govern, along with the care of all the Churches.
500
What is the Immaculate Conception?
The Immaculate Conception celebrates Mary, from the first moment of her conception, being free of all original sin. Celebrated on Dec. 8, the Immaculate Conception is often confused with the Annunciation (Mar. 25), which is the proclamation to Mary that she was to be the mother of Jesus and the Assumption of Mary (Aug. 15) which is the Virgin Mary's assent into heaven. The Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary are Holy Days of Obligation.
500
What is this scene? 
The Last Supper
500
Why does a priest wear vestments of different colors? Double Points: Name the colors, and when they are worn.
To Symbolize different celebrations in the liturgical year. |--| GREEN: The color of vestments used during ordinary time. |--| PURPLE or Violet: Used during Advent and Lent. WHITE and GOLD: Most appropriate for Christmas and Easter |--| RED: For on feasts of the passion of Jesus and for the Holy Spirit, representing red tongues of fire, in addition to being work for the feasts of martyred saints, who shed their red blood for Christ. |--| ROSE: On the Third Sunday of Advent and the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the color rose may be work as a sign of anticipated joy.
500
What profession of faith do we recite every mass?
The Nicene Creed