MASS
10 COMMANDMENTS
MARY AND SAINTS
THE BIBLE
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
100
What does the word mass mean?
'Ite missa es' meaning “to send out”
100
Who did God give the commandments to?
Moses
100
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary?
Gabriel
100
Who wrote the first five books of the Bible?
Moses
100
What are the 3 official languages in New Zealand
English, Te Reo Maori and NZ Sign Language
200
Name the two main parts of the mass?
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Eucharist
200
What does the word decalogue mean?
10 Commandments
200
What are the names of Mary's parents?
St Anne & St Joachim
200
Who wrote today's gospel?
Luke
200
What are the names of the 3 main islands of New Zealand?
North Island, South Island and Stewart Island
300
Priests kiss the altar the beginning of mass as a sign of veneration and reverence, the altar is a symbol of Christ and the place where the Eucharist is to be celebrated...what's the other reason?
Honours the relics of saints and martyrs often placed within the altar.
300
Catholics use the 10 commandments to prepare themselves for which of the commandments?
Confession
300
"And why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" (Luke 1:43)
Who said this to Mary?
Elizabeth
300
What was the gospel reading about today?
Transfiguration
300
What is the theme of 2025 Jubilee year?
Pilgrims of Hope
400
After we sing the HOLY HOLY at mass, do we sit, stand or kneel?
kneel
400
Which is NOT one of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not murder.
You shall not steal.
You shall not eat meat on the Sabbath.
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
You shall not eat meat on the Sabbath.
400
What is the Catholic prayer that recounts the Angel's visit to Mary?
The Angelus
400
What is the final book in the Old Testament?
The Book of Malachi
400
New Zealand has a diverse ethnic makeup, with Europeans being the largest group (67.8%), followed by Māori (17.8%). Who do you think is the next group?
Asian (17.3%)
Pacific peoples (8.9%),
500
Catholics believe that during the Eucharist the bread and wine, through the power of the Holy Spirit and the words of the priest, become the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ. What is the one word used to describe this transformation?
Tran-substan-tiation
500
What is the first commandment with a promise in the Ten Commandments
5th Honour your mother and father.
Promising a long life and prosperity to those who obey it, emphasising the importance of family and respect for elders.
500
What does the word THEOTOKOS mean?
God bearer
500
"Truly, I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” (Matt 16:28)
Name one person in the Bible who fulfilled this statement.
Elijah or Enoch
500
PIETA
pity