Saints
Which saint baptized Jesus in the Jordan River?
Saint John the Baptist
This sacred vessel holds the Precious Blood during Mass.
Chalice
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Who was the first Pope?
Saint Peter
Jesus teaches us not to use “empty words” or babble when we pray in this Gospel.
Matthew 6:7
“And in praying do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their many words."
Which saint is especially known for preaching to and loving animals?
Saint Francis
What is the process of turning bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ?
Transubstantiation
How many Hail Mary prayers are in one rosary?
53
What is the name of the event when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles in the form of "tongues of fire"?
Pentacost
This letter of St. Paul says that through Christ we are freed from sin.
Romans 6:7
"For he who has died is freed from sin."
Which saint was the first Christian martyr, who was stoned for preaching about Jesus?
Saint Stephen
What is the primary book of prayers used by a priest during Mass?
The Roman Missal
How many Fruits of the Holy Spirit are there (according to Galatians 5:22-23)?
9
Where did God give the Ten Commandments to Moses?
Mount Sinai
This book reminds us that our choices have consequences: “You reap what you sow.”
Galatians 6:7
"Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
Which apostle was known as "the Beloved Disciple"?
Saint John
Why does the priest add a drop of water to the wine at Mass?
To symbolize the union of Christ’s divinity and humanity (symbol of Jesus being both God and man)
How many Deadly Sins are there?
7
Which major Church council in the 1960s helped renew the modern Church?
Vatican II
In this letter, St. Paul tells believers to work and serve “as to the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:7
"Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to men,"
Which saint is the patron saint of students?
Saint Thomas Aquinas
What is the name of the moment in the Eucharistic Prayer when the priest calls down the Holy Spirit upon the bread and wine?
Epiclesis
How many Gifts of the Holy Spirit are there (according to Isaiah 11)?
7
Name all 12 Apostles
Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James, Thaddeus (Jude), Simon, and Judas Iscariot
This book teaches that we bring nothing into the world and take nothing out of it.
1 Timothy 6:7
"For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world"