God & Creation
Name the three Persons of the Trinity.
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit
Name a person from the Old Testament that God established a covenant with. Triple points for naming all six!
Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob/Israel, Moses, David
Which two people are commonly referred to as the New Adam and the New Eve, respectively?
Jesus and Mary
Who was the first Pope?
Peter
What is the visible sign and invisible reality of Baptism?
Visible sign: water
Invisible reality: cleansing of original sin, adoption by God
Why did God create man?
To know, love, and serve God
If a contract is an exchange of goods or services, a covenant is an exchange of WHAT?
Persons
Name a parable of Jesus.
Prodigal son, sower scattering seed, mustard seed, ten virgins, etc. Many possible answers!
What day/event in the Early Church is considered the "birthday of the Church"? Hint: it happens after Christ's ascension!
Pentecost
Which sacrament is the source and summit of our faith?
The Eucharist
What does it mean to be created in God's image?
To be capable of love and to have inherent dignity as a human being
God sending manna from heaven to feed the Israelites prefigured what?
The Eucharist
If Jesus came to save us through death on the cross, why did He still have a public ministry?
To give us commandments, identify Himself with us, and demonstrate God's love for us
How did ten of the twelve Apostles die?
Martyrdom
What is a sacrament?
An efficacious sign of sanctifying grace instituted by Christ
What is the "wind sweeping over the waters" described at the very beginning of Genesis?
The Holy Spirit (the breath of God)
Who or what is the entire Old Testament pointing towards?
Jesus Christ
Why did Jesus get baptized?
To identify with sinners and to prepare the way for Baptism as a sacrament
What are the "three pillars" of the Church that give us our beliefs?
List the seven Sacraments.
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, Marriage
Give an example/metaphor that helps us understand the Trinity.
Multiple answers accepted... a family, a spoken word, a three-note chord, etc.
Israel established a kingdom and set a king over it. Where is this kingdom today, and who is its king?
The Kingdom is now the Church, and the King is Jesus
Name the Twelve Apostles!
Peter, Andrew, James, James (again), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, Jude, Thomas, Judas
What is the primary mission of the Church?
What do we offer as sacrifice in union with the sacrifice of the Eucharist?
Every detail and aspect of our lives - but especially our sufferings and crosses!