Saints
This apostle was appointed by Jesus as the head of His Church, making him the first Pope
Saint Peter
Who is the current Pope
Pope Leo
This Sacrament of Initiation uses pouring water as a sign to remove original sin and grant new birth in the Holy Spirit. Generally, the first sacrament you receive
What is Baptism
In this type of prayer, Jesus invites us to ask God directly for what we desire
What is a Prayer of Petition?
Modeled after Jesus' unconditional care for others, this is considered the most basic Christian virtue
Love (Charity)
This saint heard Jesus say "Rebuild my Church," gave away his worldly wealth to live simply among the poor, and founded the Franciscan Order.
Held inside the Sistine Chapel, this secret voting assembly of Cardinals under 80 years old meets to elect a new Pope
Conclave
This sacrament involves the symbolic consuming of the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ
Communion
This specific type of prayer involves asking God for something on behalf of other people
Prayer of Intercession
Nourished through prayer, this theological virtue keeps us searching for true happiness in God and prevents discouragement
Hope
This saint was known for her charitable work in Calcutta, India and was a sister with foundations set up in her name for the poor. One of the most famous modern saints.
When a new pope is elected, this type of smoke can be seen from the Sistine Chapel
White Smoke
This sacrament is symbolic of the first union of peoples - Adam and Eve
By engaging in this form of prayer, believers focus on God's greatness and become other-centered rather than self-centered
Prayer of Praise
This sense of Scripture focuses directly on the historical meaning of the words written by sacred authors
Literal Sense of Scripture
In his biblical letters, this apostle called ordinary living believers on Earth "saints" because they share in the life of Christ
Saint Paul
What is the main difference between a bishop and a cardinal?
Cardinals elect the pope
Sealed with the laying on of hands and anointing with oil by a bishop, this Sacrament of Initiation can only be received once
What is Confirmation?
This prayer, generally said during confession or during repentance, is also the name of a football play - and a recent Ryan Gosling movie title!
Hail Mary
How many major Covenants are in the Bible (Not including the new Covenant with Jesus)
5
What is the Communion of Saints?
Made up of both living believers on Earth and those who have gone before us to Heaven
In order to elect a pope, you need this type of majority
Two-Thirds (66%)
In this Sacrament of Healing, a sick person's suffering is united with Jesus using this liquid, which represents a symbol of strength.
Oil
This prayer is the most common prayer that thanks God for our daily bread and to forgive others who trespass against us
Our Father
Immediately after appearing on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the newly elected Pope delivers this traditional Latin blessing to the city and the world
Urbi and Orbi