Virtues
What are the three theological virtues?
Faith, Hope and Charity
Name the seven Sacraments.
Baptism, Confession, Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick
What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Wisdom, Fortitude, Fear of the Lord, Piety, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge
How many books are in the Catholic version of the Bible?
There are 73 books of the Bible.
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
St. Peter, the Apostle, was the first Pope of the Catholic Church.
What are the four Cardinal virtues?
Fortitude, Prudence, Justice, Temperance
Which two sacraments are the sacraments are considered "Sacraments of Healing."
Confession and the Anointing of the Sick.
Name 8 fruits of the the Holy Spirit?
Meekness/Gentleness, Goodness, Generosity, Chastity, Charity, Patience, Peace, Faithfulness, Modesty/Humility, Self-Control, Joy, Kindness
Which gospels are considered the "Synoptic Gospels"?
Matthew, Mark, Luke
What was the first Church Council? It is mentioned in the Book of Acts.
The Council of Jerusalem.
Which virtue gives one the grace to use balance in the enjoyment and seeking of pleasures?
Temperance.
Which Sacraments are considered the Sacraments of Communion/Community?
Matrimony and Holy Orders
When is the oil used in Confirmation blessed by the bishop?
The oil used in Confirmation is blessed during Holy week.
Who wrote the book of Acts in the New Testament?
St. Luke wrote the book of Acts.
What did the Council of Jerusalem decide?
The Council of Jerusalem decided that Gentiles did not need to first become Jews or follow the Jewish law in order to be part of the Church.
Which virtue helps one to see the good clearly in a particular situation and tp act decisively to choose the good?
What kind of mark do the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders leave on the soul?
A permanent or indelible mark.
What is the name of the oil used in Confirmation and what is made up of?
Chrism oil -- balsam and olive oil.
What is the book of Acts about and which early Church leader figures most prominently in this book?
The book of Acts outlines the historical events of the Early Church after the Ascension of Christ. St. Paul is the most prominent early Church leader in the book of Acts?
What was the main error held by Arius?
Jesus Christ was only man, not God and man.
Which is the greatest of all virtues and what does that virtue include?
Charity is the greatest of all virtues and it refers to the love of God above all things and the love of neighbor for God's sake.
What kind of sin is committed when one deliberately fails to mention a serious sin in Confession?
The sin of Sacrilege.
Confirmation is considered the completion of ...
Baptism -- or the Sacraments of Initiation
What happened on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit entered the Upper Room where Our Lady and the Apostles were gathered as a great gust of wind and rested upon each of the Apostles and Mary as tongues of fire. The Apostles were filled with courage to preach and the ability to preach in the languages of all present in Jerusalem.
Which early Church Council condemned Arianism?
The Council of Nicaea.