Catholic Basics
Saints and Holy Figures
Holy Sacraments
Catholic Traditions:
Catholic History
100

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

100

Who is the patron saint of travelers?

Saint Christopher

100

What is the sacrament that initiates a person into the Catholic Church, often performed with water and holy oil?

Baptism

100

What is the name of the season of fasting and preparation for Easter in the Catholic Church?

Lent

100

What did God do on the seventh day of Creation?

He rested

200

What prayer did Jesus teach to his disciples?

the Lord's Prayer or "Our Father”

200

Who is known as the patron saint of students and scholars?

Saint Thomas Aquinas

200

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

200

On what day do we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ?

Christmas Day

200

Which commandment instructs us to have no other gods before God?

the First Commandment

300

What is the season that marks the preparation for Christmas in the Catholic Church?

Advent

300

Which saint is traditionally associated with the holiday of love and friendship, celebrated on February 14th?

Saint Valentine

300

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

300

On what day can one receive ashes on one's forehead in the shape of a cross, marking the beginning of Lent?

Ash Wednesday

300

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

400

What is the name of the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, who resides in Vatican City?

the Pope

400

Who is the biblical figure known for his incredible strength and defeating a lion with his bare hands?

Samson

400

What sacrament is a sacred commitment between a man and a woman in the Catholic Church?

 Matrimony (or Marriage)

400

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

400

In the Book of Exodus, what was the miraculous event that allowed the Israelites to escape from Egypt?

the parting of the Red Sea

500

What is the term for the statement of faith that summarizes key Christian beliefs and is recited by Catholics at Mass?

the Nicene Creed

500

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

500

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

500

What is name of the Solemnity celebrated the Sunday after Easter, which Jesus requested in revelations to St Faustina Kowalska?

Divine Mercy Sunday

500

Who was the prophet and leader chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?

Moses

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