Catholic Colors
When do priests wear the color green and what does that symbolize?
Ordinary Time. This is most of the year. Green symbolizes Hope, Life, and Growth.
What is usually the first sacrament someone receives?
Baptism
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who is the Pope and what country is he from?
Pope Francis is from Argentina.
Who is your favorite saint and why?
I will judge this answer.
What is often the last sacrament someone receives, usually shortly before death.
Annointing of the Sick
Who wrote all these letters to the Corinthians, the Ephesians, the Romans, the Galatians, the Colossians, etc?
St. Paul
Saint Peter. From Matthew 16:18 "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."
How many Catholics are there in the world?
Approximately 1.3 billion!
When do priests wear pink and what does that color symbolize?
Only used during the third Sunday of Advent and the fourth Sunday of Lent. It symbolizes Anticipation of our two most important days in the Church.
What Sacrament do you have to receive to become a priest, sister, brother, or other holy vocation?
Holy Orders
What book of the Bible tells the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt?
Exodus
Name 3 facts about St. Jean Vianney, the Cure of Ars.
He's from a small town in France. He wanted to be a priest, but was told he wasn't smart enough. He became a priest anyway. He was famous for hearing confessions. He performed some miracles in Ars. He barely ate anything. He is the patron saint of parish priests...
What are the three parts of the Trinity?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
When do priests wear red and what does that symbolize?
Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, and feast of the Apostles and martyrs. Red symbolizes sacrifice.
Confirmation
What was the one thing that God told Adam and Eve to not do?
Eat fruit from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. (They did it anyway.)
Who elects the Pope? How many people get to vote?
The College of Cardinals. There are currently 252 Cardinals, and 137 of them get to vote if there is a papal election.
What do we call the stories that Jesus told in the Bible to teach us a lesson or truth?
Can you give an example?
Parable
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:10
When do priests wear white and what does it symbolizes?
Easter, Christmas, feast days of Mary and saints who weren't martyred. It symbolizes joy and purity.
What Sacrament repairs your relationship with God through absolution?
Confession!
What happened at the Last Supper?
Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, instituted the Eucharist, and initiated the priesthood.
Why do Catholics give something up for Lent?
St. Thomas Aquinas, who was from Aquino in Siciliy, and lived from c 1225 to 1275.