Catholic Basics
What is the term for the central act of Catholic worship where bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ?
the Mass or the Eucharist
Who is the patron saint of travelers?
Saint Christopher
What is the sacrament that initiates a person into the Catholic Church, often performed with water and holy oil?
Baptism
What is the name of the season of fasting and preparation for Easter in the Catholic Church?
Lent
What did God do on the seventh day of Creation?
He rested
What prayer did Jesus teach to his disciples?
the Lord's Prayer or "Our Father”
Who is known as the patron saint of students and scholars?
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Which sacrament is also known as the "Sacrament of Healing" and involves the forgiveness of sins through confession to a priest?
the Sacrament of Reconciliation
On what day do we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?
Christmas Day
Which commandment instructs us to have no other gods before God?
the First Commandment
What is the season that marks the preparation for Christmas in the Catholic Church?
Advent
Which saint is traditionally associated with the holiday of love and friendship, celebrated on February 14th?
Saint Valentine
In this sacrament, Catholics receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine. What is it called?
the Eucharist or Holy Communion
On what day can one receive ashes on one's forehead in the shape of a cross, marking the beginning of Lent?
Ash Wednesday
Who is the biblical figure known for building an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood, as described in Genesis?
Noah
What is the name of the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, who resides in Vatican City?
the Pope
Who is the biblical figure known for his incredible strength and defeating a lion with his bare hands?
Samson
What sacrament is a sacred commitment between a man and a woman in the Catholic Church?
Matrimony (or Marriage)
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. What does this feast commemorate?
the visit of the Magi (Three Wise Men) to the infant Jesus
In the Book of Exodus, what was the miraculous event that allowed the Israelites to escape from Egypt?
the parting of the Red Sea
What is the term for the statement of faith that summarizes key Christian beliefs and is recited by Catholics at Mass?
the Nicene Creed
Who is the biblical figure known for defeating the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone, later becoming the second king of Israel?
King David
Which sacrament gives the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is often celebrated with the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism oil?
Confirmation
What is name of the Solemnity celebrated the Sunday after Easter, which Jesus requested in revelations to St Faustina Kowalska?
Divine Mercy Sunday
Who was the prophet and leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses