Saints
The mother of Jesus and the most honored saint in the church
Mary
How many sacraments are there?
Seven
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Real or myth? The pope is considered sinless
MYTH. No human is sinless besides Jesus. All humans have imperfections.
How can we live out our faith every day?
Being kind, attending mass, prayer, reading the Bible, being generous and giving, loving one another, forgiving one another
The teenage saint that used the internet and technology to promote the Catholic faith. He is the first millennial saint, and was just recently canonized. Father Chris talked about him in church.
This sacrament forgives sins
Reconciliation (confession)
Name a miracle Jesus performed during his ministry
Healed a blind man, turned water into wine, walked on water, fed 5,000 people with 5 loaves, Jesus himself rose from the dead
Real or myth: Jesus never got angry. It was impossible for him to be angry.
MYTH. Jesus did get angry. One example is when he made the merchants leave the temple. He overturned tables due to his anger at them exploiting the people.
Who is the current Pope?
Pope Leo XIV
Who is the patron saint of animals?
St. Francis of Assisi
We receive this sacrament at every mass
Eucharist
What were the three gifts presented to Jesus by the magi?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
Real or myth: It would take about 70-80 hours (about 3 whole days) to read the Bible from start to finish.
REAL. It would take 70-80 hours from start to finish.
Where is the current pope from? (Hint somewhere in the US)
Chicago. He is the first pope ever from the United States.
This saint was the first pope. He was also one of the 12 apostles.
Saint Peter
When a baby is being welcomed into the church, they are usually receiving this sacrament
Baptism
This disciple betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
Judas Iscariot
Real or myth: Some saints' bodies are preserved in churches for veneration hundreds of years later...
REAL. These are called incorrupt saints. These saints bodies did not fully decompose after death, therefore, Catholics view it as being very holy.
How many Catholics exist in the world today? (Answer does not have to be exact)
1.4 billion
This saint is from France in the 1400s. She led France's army to victory against the English in the Hundred Years' War. She believed she was guided by God. She was eventually captured and the English burned her at the stake. She never denied her faith.
Saint Joan of Arc
True or False: The Eucharist is only a symbol for Catholics
FALSE: the bread and wine actually become Jesus. It is his real presence. The priest says what Jesus stated "This is my body" and "This is my blood."
How long did Jesus fast in the desert?
40 days and 40 nights. This is commemorated in Lent.
Real or myth: A Catholic priest created the Big Bang Theory
REAL. Georges Lemaitre is considered the first to propose the Big Bang Theory. He was both a priest and physicist.
This is a prayer with beads that people pray daily. It has many prayers (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Apostles Creed)
The Rosary