Catholic Foundations
What does the word Catholic literally mean?
Universal
What kind of story is a parable?
A symbolic story that teaches a lesson
Which testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
Which Catholic Social Teaching (CST) emphasizes that society should meet everyone’s basic needs?
Common Good
Which Gospels are known as the “Synoptic Gospels”?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
What was the purpose of the Nicene Creed?
To affirm Jesus’ divinity and the Trinity
How many types of miracles did Jesus perform?
Four
What term means that the human authors of the Bible were guided by the Holy Spirit?
Divine Inspiration
A company reduces waste and plants trees—what CST is this?
Stewardship
What makes John’s Gospel unique compared to the Synoptics?
Uses “I am” statements and focuses on symbolic miracles (“signs”)
What language were the original Scriptures written in before Latin?
Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek
Name two types of miracles Jesus performed.
Ex:
Healing, Nature, Exorcism/Power over Evil, Restoration of Life
What does Salvation History refer to?
The unfolding of God’s plan for humanity throughout time
A local charity offers free tutoring for underprivileged kids—what CST applies?
Preferential Option for the Poor
Why are they called “synoptic”?
They see Jesus’ life from a similar perspective
What is the teaching authority of the Church called?
Magisterium
What do Jesus’ miracles demonstrate?
His divinity and God’s power over sin and nature
What is the main purpose of a Catechism?
To teach Catholic doctrine systematically
People attend a town hall to make inclusive spaces for all—what CST?
Participation
What book describes the early Church after Jesus’ resurrection?
Acts of the Apostles
What do we call the passing down of faith through the apostles, both orally and in writing?
Apostolic Tradition
Compare how a miracle appears in the Synoptic Gospels vs John’s Gospel (e.g., Feeding of the 5,000).
Synoptics present it as a sign of compassion; John presents it as a sign revealing divine identity (“I am the bread of life”).
Which source is not part of divine revelation: Scripture, Tradition, Magisterium, or personal opinion?
Personal opinion
Two community leaders mediate a conflict peacefully—what CST?
Promoting Peace
Compare one teaching or parable in the Synoptics and John. (e.g., Good Shepherd)
Answers may vary. Ex: Luke presents a parable - Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to search for one that is lost, rejoicing when he finds it and brings it back to the fold.; John presents Jesus directly as the Good Shepherd using “I am” language - contrasting the role of a good shepherd who "lays down his life for the sheep" with a hired hand who abandons them when danger appears.