Catholic Celebs
Former lead member of hip-hop band Funky Bunch, turned actor who portrays Fr. Stu in the 2022 movie
Who is Mark Wahlberg?
An angel comes to him in a dream to reveal that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirt and that he shall take Mary into his home.
Who is Joseph?
These half brother are the sons of Abraham
Who are Ishmael and Isaac?
Noah built an ark in preparation for this biblical event of 40 days and 40 nights for the Lord to wipe out every being on earth, leaving only Noah and his companions.
What is The Great Flood?
This Holy Day of Obligation is celebrated on December 25th
(official name)
What is The Nativity of the Lord?
The lead actor of the Lethal Weapon movie series and director of The Passion of The Christ
Who is Mel Gibson?
On a boat ride Jesus falls asleep in the stern of the ship and the apostles awaken him to perform this miracle
MT 8:23, MK 4:35, LK 8:22
What is the Calming of a Storm at Sea?
The sons of Adam and Eve, this sibling jealousy leads the first born to kill the other
Who are Cain and Abel?
Jesus himself received this sacrament from his cousin, John.
Afterwards the heavens were opened and a voice said "This is my beloved Son, with who I am well pleased"
What is the Baptism of Jesus?
Celebrated the day after Halloween each year to observe the lives of holy people whom there is no specific feast day.
What is All Saints Day?
Portrays Evan Baxter in 2007 modernized comedy of Noah's Ark.
Widely known as the "World's Best Boss" in the American version of a hit sitcom.
Who is Steve Carell?
Holy Thursday night Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane only to return and find ___ sleeping instead of keeping watch
Who are Peter and the sons of Zebedee?
Also accept: Who are the apostles?
This sister duo is known for the story of one sitting at the feet of Jesus while the other anxiously performs all the serving for the guests
Who are Mary and Martha?
This biblical character as a baby was placed in a basket on the Nile River who then was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter.
Later he parted the Red Sea while leading the Israelites out of Egypt
Who is Moses?
The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God is celebrated on the Octave of the Christmas season to honor Mary's role as the mother of Christ.
(Give the date observed)
When is January 1st?
American comedian and host of CBS late night show.
Who is Stephen Colbert?
This biblical character had a dream in which they saw a stairway/ladder used by the angels that stretched from the earth to the heavens
Who is Jacob?
These brothers were the first disciples called by Jesus to be fishers of men
Who are Simon Peter and Andrew?
This is noted as Jesus' first public miracle in which he turns water into wine.
What is the Wedding at Cana?
This Holy Day is celebrated 9 months before Jesus' birth on March 25th when the Archangel Gabriel visits Mary to tell her she would be the mother of Jesus Christ.
(This year it was moved to April 8th since it fell on the Monday of Holy Week)
What is the Annunciation?
Portrays one of Sophie's dads in Mamma Mia!, also know for his role as an MI6 agent from 1994-2004
Who is Pierce Brosnan?
The Lord called him three times in his sleep but he mistakenly thinks it was Eli each time.
Eli then tells him it is the Lord calling and when the Lord calls him again to respond "Speak, for your servant is listening"
Who is Samuel?
When they were young Jacob (their father) gave him a colored cloak as he was the favorite child. Out of jealously the siblings sold him into slavery.
Later they become the leaders of the 12 tribes of Israel
Who is Joseph and his 11 brothers?
God commanded the water under the sky to be gathered into a basin and called the basin of water the "sea" on this day of creation
What is the 3rd day of creation?
This Holy Day can either be celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday or on the 7th Sunday of the Easter season (determined on the diocesan level)
What is The Ascension of the Lord?