Sacraments of Initiation
The sacraments of initiation in the Catholic Church are Baptism, Eucharist, and _______.
a) Anointing of the Sick
b) Matrimony
c) Holy Orders
d) Confirmation
d) Confirmation - The earliest Christians received all the sacraments of initiation together as do present-day adult converts at Easter through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
In confession, the priest acts in the place of ______, who is the one forgiving our sins.
a) St. Paul
b) Mary
c) Jesus
d) The bishop
c) Jesus - The priest, through his ordination, acts in persona Christi when he celebrates Mass, hears confessions, or anoints the sick.
How many times can a Catholic get married?
a) Depends on the local laws
b) No limit
c) No more than twice
d) Once, unless widowed
d) Once, unless widowed - An annulment recognizes that a previous legal marriage was never a sacramentally valid marriage (cf. Canon Law, 1055-1165). Jesus forbade divorce
Catholics bless themselves with _______ when they enter a church for Sunday Mass.
a) A rosary
b) Holy water
c) A saint statue
d) Palms from Palm Sunday
b) Holy water -Making the Sign of the Cross with holy water reminds Catholics that they were baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Who was born on the first Christmas
a) Jesus
b) Santa
c) Rudolph
d) The Pope
a) Jesus - Jesus, the Son of God, was sent by the Father to save the world from sin and Satan.
Who baptizes people in the Catholic Church?
a) Sisters
b) Priests
c) Lectors
d) Catholic school teachers
b) Priests - Deacons and bishops also baptize. In emergencies, anyone can baptize.
If you commit _______ sin, you must go to confession before receiving Communion.
a) A venial
b) An accidental
c) An unintentional
d) A mortal
d) A mortal - Mortal sin separates us from communion with God. “They necessitate a new initiative of God’s mercy and a conversion of heart... accomplished through the sacrament of reconciliation”
How often are Catholics obliged to attend Mass?
a) Once
b) Every Sunday and holy day of obligation
c) Until you get tired of it
d) Until you memorize all of the prayers
b) Every Sunday and holy day of obligation - “On Sundays and other holy days of obligation the faithful are bound to participate in the Mass”
The first sacrament every Catholic receives is _______.
a) Anointing of the Sick
b) Penance and Reconciliation
c) Marriage
d) Baptism
d) Baptism - At Baptism a person is reborn as a child of God, freed from original sin, and made a member of the Church.
Jesus was born into a palace because he was a king. True or False?
False - Even though Jesus was the most powerful king ever born, his birth was in a stable with animals. Real power comes from humility, love, and mercy, not from money or important jobs.
The practice of Catholics gathering on Sundays to celebrate the Eucharist began at _______.
a) The Last Supper
b) Pentecost
c) Vatican II
d) World Youth Day
False - Genuflecting (or bowing) shows respect and reverence for Christ’s presence in the tabernacle.
The _______ were the first followers of Jesus to serve in the role of bishops.
a) Patriarchs
b) Apostles
c) Saints
d) Martyrs
b) Apostles - The apostles were all later considered saints too. Peter, the leader of the apostles, is seen as the first Pope.
When Catholics receive Holy Communion at Mass, the priest holds the consecrated host in front of each person and says, "_______."
a) The Body of Christ
b) Good morning
c) Go and sin no more
d) The Lord be with you
a) The Body of Christ - The Eucharist is truly the Body of Christ, not a symbol. In receiving Communion, Catholics are transformed into Christ’s living Body so we can bring Christ out of the Church and into the world
The magi who visited the baby Jesus brought him _______.
a) Valuable gifts
b) Diapers
c) A Bible
d) A camel
a) Valuable Gifts - Also known as the wise men, the magi worshiped and adored the Christ Child, presenting him with gifts worthy of a king: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Catholics still worship Jesus at Mass and in Eucharistic Adoration, bringing him the gift of our hearts.
The purpose of the Sacrament of Confirmation is _______.
a) To stir up the Holy Spirit in one's life
b) To strengthen one to live an adult Catholic life
c) To complete one's initiation into the faith
d) All of the above
d) All of the above - “Confirmation perfects baptismal grace; it ... incorporates us more firmly into Christ, strengthens our bond with the Church, associates us more closely with her mission, and helps us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds”
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick used to be called Extreme Unction. True or False?
True - Extreme Unction means “last anointing” and refers to how this sacrament was commonly associated with the last rites given to a dying Catholic.
The _______ is the celebrant for the sacrament of Holy Orders.
a) Bishop
b) Pastor
c) Seminarian
d) Parent of the new priest
a) Bishop - “The promise of obedience priests make to the bishop at the moment of ordination and the kiss of peace from him at the end of the ordination liturgy mean that the bishop considers them his co-workers, his sons, his brothers and his friends, and that they in return owe him love and obedience”
Missing Mass on Sunday without a good reason is a sin. True or False?
True - Catholics are obliged to worship and show respect to God. Going to Sunday Mass is the best way to do this
To be forgiven of our sins before receiving our first Communion, Catholics receive the sacrament of _______.
a) Marriage
b) Holy Orders
c) Penance
d) Confirmation
c) Penance - The sacrament of Penance, also known as Reconciliation, restores our relationships with God and other people when we have sinned against them
The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ during the _______.
a) Consecration
b) Bible readings
c) Opening prayer
d) Gathering song
a) Consecration - After the consecration, Jesus is truly present on the altar: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.
Catholics can receive the Anointing of the Sick ______.
a) Only at the point of death
b) At Mass
c) After eating at McDonald's
d) If their health is at risk
d) If their health is at risk - Catholics facing a serious illness or a major surgery can request an anointing from a priest.
Holy oils are used in Baptisms, Confirmations, Holy Orders, and
a) Anointing of the Sick
b) Marriages
c) Confessions
d) Eucharist
a) Anointing of the Sick - Holy oils are blessed by the bishop at the annual Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday.
Who was the first person to receive Jesus into her body?
a) St. Clare
b) Mother Teresa
c) The Blessed Virgin Mary
d) Eve
c) The Blessed Virgin Mary - Nine months before the first Christmas, Mary said yes to the angel Gabriel and received Jesus into her womb (see Luke 1:26-38). Therefore, she was the first tabernacle to hold the body of Christ.
_______ is the season in the Church that Catholics use to prepare for Christmas.
a) Pentecost
b) Halloween
c) Lent
d) Advent
d) Advent - Advent is a preparation time to spiritually make room for Jesus to be born into our lives on Christmas.