The Catechism
A written work that contains a summary of all the beliefs of the faith is called what?
Catechism
What are the two main parts of the Bible called?
The Old and New Testaments
What are the two principle parts of the Catholic Mass?
The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Why do Catholics, upon entering the Catholic Church, dip their fingers into a small basin or font of holy water, and make the Sign of the Cross?
This is a reminder of Baptism, when we were first cleansed of sin and entered the life of Christ.
Making the Sign of the Cross recalls the Trinity and Christ's sacrifice.
Who was our first pope?
Peter
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is broken into how many pillars or parts?
4
The first five books in the Bible are referred to as the what?
Pentateuch
What gesture do Catholic do prior to entering their pew before Mass begins?
genuflect; in the direction of the tabernacle
What do you call the receptacle where the eucharist is held during eucharistic adoration?
Monstrance
Double Jeopardy:What does the Catholic Church call the meeting of the College of Cardinals to select who the next pope is going to be?
Conclave
Name one of the four parts or pillars of the Catholic Catechism.
Faith
Sacraments
Life in Christ or Morality
Prayer
What is the longest book in the bible?
Psalms
What action is taken to draw attention to the moment when the bread and wine are believed to become the Body and Blood of Christ, enhancing the congregation's awareness and reverence for this sacred event.
Ringing the bells or elevation of the sacrament
Double Jeopardy: Name all 7 sacraments
Reconciliation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Baptism, Confirmations, Anointing of the Sick, Communion
What pope resigned from the papacy in 2013?
Pope Benedict XVI
Double Jeopardy: Our Catholic faith is encompassed in what prayer often said during Mass? The first part or pillar of the catechism can also be called this instead of "faith."
The Creed
Double Jeopardy: How many books are in the Bible?
73
What word is used to describe the changing of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus?
Transubstantiation
What was the name of the most recent church council that was held in the 1960's?
Vatican II
How many popes has the Catholic Church had in its history?
A. 235
B. 267
C. 291
D. 329
267
Prior to the Catholic Catechism that came out in 1992, what was the name of the earlier Catechism?
(Hint: It is named after a city in the United States)
The Baltimore Catechism
What chapter in the Bible do Catholics use to prove that the eucharist is in fact the body of Christ? This chapter and verse are referred to as the "Bread of Life Discourse."
John 6: 26-71
Double Jeopardy: What is the chant or hymn that is ommitted during lent and begins with the angels song at Christ's birth in Luke's gospel?
The Gloria
Double Jeopardy: What is a papal letter sent to all bishops of the Roman Catholic Church.
An Encyclical
What is the most popular pope name
John (23)