🙏 CATHOLIC PRAYERS
What prayer begins with “Our Father, who art in heaven”?
The Lord’s Prayer / Our Father
What is a saint?
A person who lived a holy life and is now in Heaven with God.
What did Adam and Eve’s choice in Eden cause to enter the world?
Sin and death — the beginning of evil and suffering in human life.
What is the greatest commandment Jesus gave about love?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind — and love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37–39)
What does it mean that God is all-powerful?
God can do anything that is good and in harmony with His nature. (Omnipotent)
What is the name of the prayer honoring Mary that starts “Hail...”?
The Hail Mary/Hail Holy Queen
Which saint is known for saying, “Do small things with great love”?
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Why does God allow people to have free will, even if it leads to sin?
Because true love requires freedom — God wants us to freely choose the good.
Name one way we can show charity to others this week.
Any act of love or service — e.g., helping a classmate, forgiving someone, donating, or praying for someone in need.
What does it mean that God is eternal?
God has no beginning and no end; He always was, is, and will be.
What do we call a prayer asking God for help or blessing?
A prayer of petition
What does it mean to have a patron saint?
It means a particular saint watches over or intercedes for a person, group, or cause.
How can suffering sometimes lead us closer to God?
It can open our hearts to compassion, prayer, and trust in God’s strength and mercy.
What story shows the Good Samaritan’s charity?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37). The Samaritan helps a wounded stranger with compassion
How is God both merciful and just?
He forgives sins (mercy) but also upholds what is right and true (justice).
What kind of prayer is the Rosary — vocal, meditative, or contemplative?
Meditative prayer (it combines vocal and meditative elements)
Which saint showed charity by caring for the poor and lepers in India?
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
What is one way Jesus responded to evil during His ministry?
He healed, forgave, and cast out demons — showing mercy and restoring goodness.
What does St. Paul say charity is greater than in 1 Corinthians 13?
Charity (love) is greater than faith and hope. “The greatest of these is love.”
What does it mean that God is omnipresent?
God is present everywhere — in all places and times.
Why is prayer necessary for growing in holiness and charity?
Prayer connects us to God’s love and transforms our hearts to love like Him.
How do the lives of saints help us follow Jesus more closely?
They give us examples of holiness and courage — real models of love, faith, and perseverance.
How does the Cross show God bringing good out of evil?
Through Jesus’ suffering and death, God brought salvation to the world. Evil was transformed into love’s victory.
Why is charity called “the form” of all virtues in Catholic teaching?
Because love gives life and direction to every other virtue — without charity, no other virtue has true value.
How can we reflect God’s goodness in our daily lives?
By choosing kindness, honesty, and love in all we do. We mirror His goodness through virtue.