The Liturgical Year & Church
What day begins the season of Lent?
Ash Wednesday
Who was the first Pope?
St Peter
What is the first sacrament Catholics usually receive?
Baptism
Who is the patron saint of Australia?
Mary MacKillop
What is the main mission of the Church?
To spread God’s love and truth
What colour is worn during Lent?
Purple
What is the name of the prayer Jesus taught his disciples?
Our Father
What sacrament do Catholics receive to be forgiven for sins?
Reconciliation
Who wrote many letters to early Christians?
St Paul
What does the Beatitude ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit’ teach?
Humility and trusting God
Which feast celebrates the Holy Spirit coming to the apostles?
Pentecost
What does the word "Gospel" mean?
The Good News
What sacrament involves receiving Jesus’ Body and Blood?
Eucharist
What is a lay person?
A baptized person but not ordained
What is Catholic Social Teaching about?
Justice, peace, and care for the poo
What is the season of preparation for Jesus’ birth called?
Advent
What prayer summarizes Catholic beliefs?
The Nicene Creed
What sacrament strengthens the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
Who was Australia’s first Catholic priest?
John Therry
What commandment says to ‘honour your father and mother’?
The fourth commandment
What does the Paschal Candle symbolize?
Christ’s resurrection
What does ‘Amen’ mean?
So be it
What is the meaning of ‘canonisation’ in the Church?
Declaring someone a saint
What is stewardship?
Caring for God's creation
What does the word ‘covenant’ mean?
An agreement between God and humanity