RCIA
BIBLE
MASS
SYMBOLS
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
100
What does RCIA and RCIC stand for?
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Rite of Christian Initiation for Children
100
Name the first and last book of the Bible
Genesis & Revelation
100
Name the two types of Creed observed by the Catholic Church.
The Apostle's creed & the Nicene Creed
100
“I am Alpha and Omega,
the beginning and the ending, says the Lord (Revelation)
100
What 2 rites did most of you received last Sunday?
The rites of Acceptance & Election
200
What is an unbaptised person preparing for initiation called?
Cathechumen
200
What was the Gospel story about today?
The woman at the well
Living water
Breaking the down the barriers
Proclaiming the word of God
200
The Nicene Creed was originally written in 325 AD at the First Council of Nicaea. Where is Nicea today?
Iznik
Turkey
200
COMMUNION
EUCHARIST
200
What was the name of the Cathedral most of you visited last Sunday?
The Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph
300
Who do candidates and catechumens choose to guide them and stand with them in their journey?
god parents or sponsors
300
Who lead the people out of slavery in Egypt to the wilderness?
Moses
300
Who was is the Roman governor (prefect) of Judaea who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?
Pontius Pilate
300
CONFESSION
RECONCILIATION
300
What is the name of the Bishop of Auckland?
Bishop Steve Lowe
400
What is the name of the ritual, often taking place at the Cathedral, where participants officially pledge their commitment to God?
The Rite of Election.
400
How many books in the New Testament was written by Paul?
13 or 14 (Hebrews)
400
What does the word begotten mean?
Jesus Christ is not a created being ("not made") but is of the exact same divine nature and essence as God the Father.
400
Name the two healing sacraments
Reconciliation & Annointing of the sick
400
The first reading we heard here at St Therese was also the same reading we listened to at the Cathedral last week. The reading was from the Book of?
Genesis
500
What is this candle called and what does it represent?
Paschal Candle (or Easter Candle)
The resurrection
500
In last week's Gospel (The Transfiguration) name one of the two people from the Old Testaments who were speaking with Jesus.
Moses or Elijah
500
According to both the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, what is the specific phrase used to describe how Jesus was born of Mary?
"Born of the Virgin Mary".
500
Latin “Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum.” It translates to “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews.”
500
Name the only person in New Zealand who can perform all of the seven sacraments?
Bishop Steve Lowe