We believe...
The prayer that we pray at Mass on Sunday that summarizes what we believe as Catholics is called:
a) the Gospel b) the Apostles Creed c) the Triduum
b) the Apostles Creed
What are the four weeks before Christmas, when we prepare our hearts to celebrate Jesus' birth?
Advent
The Church was established (started) by:
a) Jesus b) Adam and Eve c) Pope Francis
a) Jesus
The writers of the Bible were inspired by:
a) Moses b) St. Peter c) the Holy Spirit
c) the Holy Spirit
True or False: At Mass we believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist (it's not just bread or wine anymore it is actually Jesus' body and blood).
True
What is the day, and liturgical season, that celebrates Jesus rising from the dead (his Resurrection) after three days in the tomb?
Easter
True or False: The Church teaches us to only treat others who are the same as we are with fairness and respect.
False (Everyone is made in God's image and likeness and therefore every person has dignity!)
What are the two parts of the Bible?
We believe in 1 Trinitarian God (1 God but 3 Persons). The 3 Persons in the Holy Trinity are God the ______, God the _______, and God the _________.
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
What is the liturgical season that is 40 days before Easter when we pray, fast, and give alms as we prepare to celebrate the joy of Jesus' resurrection?
Lent
Because we follow Christ, the members of the Catholic Church are:
a) Christians b) Jews c) Not Jews or Christians
a) Christians (Catholic Christians)
True or False: The Old Testament is the second part of the Bible that tells the story of Jesus, his life and his teachings and includes letters from the Apostles.
False
A disciple is someone who believes in and follows Jesus (including us!)… there are some disciples who teach God's love to others through works of mercy and service and they are called:
a) apostles b) disciples c) missionaries
c) missionaries
The three holiest days of the liturgical year are called:
a) Lent b) the Triduum c) Easter
b) the Triduum
The first Pope was:
a) Jesus b) Pope Francis c) Peter
c) Peter
The Ten Commandments were given to:
a) Moses b) St. Peter c) the Holy Spirit
and told the people how they should love God and their neighbors
a) Moses
Everyone has a call from God to follow Christ and live a life of holiness - this can be as a married person, a single person, a priest or otherwise. This is called a _________.
vocation
What is the season of the Church year when we do not focus on a specific moment of Jesus' life but instead focus on how Jesus taught us how to live?
Ordinary Time
The visible (human) leader of the Church is who?
the Pope (Pope Francis)
What kind of family did Jesus grow up in?
a) A Christian Family b) A Jewish Family C) A Muslim Family
b) A Jewish Family