Books of the Bible
Two main parts of the Bible
The Old Testament and The New Testament
The liturgical year begins with what season?
Advent
What is considered the birthday of the Church?
Pentecost
Another word for letters
This part of the Bible focuses on God's Covenant with Israel through Moses.
The Old Testament
The very first book of the Bible
Genesis
This season celebrates the birth of Christ.
Christmas
The week before Easter is called _______________.
Holy Week
What does the prefix tri mean?
Three
For Jewish people, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible are called the _____.
Torah
Name the first four books of the New Testament.
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
This season focuses on the ministry and teachings of Jesus. The color associated with this season is green.
Ordinary Time
The Sunday before Easter is known as __________, and marks Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday
What does the prefix penta mean?
Five
How many books are in the Old Testament?
46
Which part of the Bible focuses on the life and Ministry of Jesus Christ?
The New Testament
The 40 days leading up to Easter. It is a period of fasting and penitence.
Lent
What colors are worn by the priest during the Christmas/Easter seasons to symbolize joy?
White or Gold
Bible means
Book
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
The first five books of the Bible
Pentateuch
What days are included in the Triduum?
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday
When is Pentecost?
The word Gospel means...
Who wrote the majority of the letters in the New Testament?
Paul