The Bible
Basic Catholic Facts
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Bonus
100
The 2 major sections that the Bible is separated into.
Old Testament and New Testament
100
This is the only religion that has more followers than Catholics.
Islam (Muslim)
100
The word "catholic" means.....
"universal"
100
What is a covenant?
a promise that God made with humans throughout all of salvation history
100
According to the Bible, who are God's "chosen people"?
the Israelites
200
This book tells us about the creation of the world and the early patriarchs like Abraham.
Genesis
200
The Catholic faith is rooted in __________ AND __________
scripture and tradition
200
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is concerned the first...
disciple
200
What is it called when the Pope and all the bishops gather to talk about world issues?
An Ecumenical Council
200
God created the world in the book of __________
Genesis
300
What are the names of the 4 Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
300
For Catholics, all creation is sacred. True or False?
True
300
The 10 Commandments were given to _______ by God. ______ was a very important figure in the book of Exodus.
Moses
300
The people who make up the offices of the Church, such as Popes and bishops are called the...
Magisterium
300
How do you spell Mr. D's last name?
De Leonardis
400
The majority of the Epistles were written by
St. Paul
400
Catholics moral teaching comes from which 2 sources?
10 Commandments, Beattitudes
400
True or False: There are 100 million Catholics in the world
False
400
Describe what we mean when we say salvation history.
The entirety of the Bible that shows when God worked within the people and events of human history to achieve the ultimate goal: restoring our lost union with God
400
The __________ of the Old Testament told the Israelite people to turn away from their sinful ways and that a Messiah would be coming.
Prophets
500
The first 5 books of the Bible are called the ________. Name them.
Pentateuch - Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
500
How many sacraments are there? What are they?
Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Holy Orders, Holy Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick
500
What are 3 things that Jesus did in his life that Catholic find very important? (there are more than 3)
answers will vary but should reference the resurrection and death/suffering for our sins
500
The event when Jesus will come again is called the....
Parousia
500
Why do we hold Jesus' death and resurrection SO important in the Catholic faith?
answers will vary, but something must be said about dying for our sins, or saving us from our sins
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