The Bible
The Bible is divided into the ___ Testament and the ___ Testament.
The Old Testament and the New Testament.
The Old Testament is about God’s people before Jesus, and the New Testament is about Jesus and His followers.
Who is Jesus the son of?
God.
God is Jesus' divine father who sent Jesus to help humans.
The first humans were ____ and ____.
Adam and Eve.
God created Adam, the first man, from the dust of the ground, and then made a woman, Eve, to be his friend and helper. They lived in the Garden of Eden.
Who is Jesus' mother?
Mary.
Mary is Jesus' human mother who birthed Him. Jesus is able to have a deeper connection with humanity since he himself was born a baby and lived like other people.
The Church was started by ____ and His apostles.
Jesus.
Jesus started the Church by teaching people about God’s love. After Jesus went back to heaven, the apostles shared His teachings with others and helped people follow God, which is how the Church began.
The Bible has four gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and ____.
John.
The Gospels are four books in the Bible that tell the story of Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
What object did Jesus die on?
A cross.
Jesus loved everyone so much that He died on the cross. He did this so people could be forgiven and close to God.
True or False: If you commit a terrible sin, God will not forgive you.
False.
If you do something very wrong, God can forgive you when you confess your sin to Him and are truly sorry.
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist.
John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River and after the Holy Spirit came down like a dove, and God said, “This is my Son, and I love Him.”
What are the songs sung in church called?
Psalms.
The Psalms are special songs and prayers in the Bible that people wrote to praise God, ask for help, say sorry, or thank Him.
True or False: The Bible was written by God.
True.
God didn't physically write the Bible, but through divine inspiration, He guided chosen people to write His message.
How many disciples did Jesus have?
Twelve.
Jesus’ disciples were His followers who learned from Him and helped share His teachings.
Jesus was sent to save humanity from _____.
Our sins.
Adam and Eve disobeyed God, and sin came into the world. God sent Jesus to fix that by loving, teaching, and forgiving everyone who believes in Him.
Emmanuel is another name for who in the Bible?
Jesus.
The name Emmanuel means “God is with us.” Jesus has other titles like Christ, Messiah, Lamb of God, Good Shepard, etc.
When Catholics receive the _____, they are receiving the body and blood of Jesus.
Eucharist.
The Eucharist reminds us of the Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples and told them it was His body and blood, and it helps us stay close to Him.
The Bible begins with:
A. The birth of Jesus
B. The creation of the heavens and the earth
C. Noah and the Great Flood
D. The Pentecost
The creation of the heavens and the earth.
The Bible starts with the book of Genesis which tells the story of how God created the world and the first people.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem.
Bethlehem was a town in Israel long ago. The Star of Bethlehem is what led the Wise Men to baby Jesus.
What was the affect of Adam and Eve betraying God?
A. Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden
B. Original Sin
C. Death
D. All of the above
D. All of the Above
*Extra 50 points if you can state how Adam and Eve betrayed God.
Who built an Ark to survive the Great Flood?
Noah.
Noah to built a big ark to save his family and animals from a huge flood, and God put a rainbow in the sky as a promise never to flood the whole world again.
Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?
The Pope.
*Extra 50 points if you can state where the Pope lives.
How many books are in the Bible?
A. 4
B. 32
C. 66
D. 100
66.
The books in the Bible share stories, laws, songs, or letters about God and His people.
Jesus taught through stories called _____.
Parables.
Jesus used parables, like the Good Samaritan, to teach people how to be kind, loving, and follow God.
Humans were created in God's image and _____.
Likeliness.
God made humans in His image and likeness so we could think, love, make good choices, and care for the world, just like He cares for everything.
Who split the Red Sea?
Moses.
Moses, with God’s help, parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could escape from Egypt safely.
How many sacraments does the church have?
Seven.
*Extra 50 points if you can state at least five sacraments.