History
Our Blessed Mother appeared to three children at Fatima in 1917. In which country is Fatima located?
Portugal
Who was the first native born citizen of the United States to be declared a saint by the Catholic Church?
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
What oils are used in the Sacrament of Baptism?
Oil of the Catechumens and Chrism
What is the name of the largest Catholic Church in the Western Hemisphere?
The Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
How many major basilicas are located within the walls of the Vatican?
One - St Peter's Basilica is the only one actually located in Vatican City
Who was the first Catholic to be nominated by a major political party to run for the presidency of the United States?
Al Smith, Governor of New York, ran as a Presidential nominee in 1928, but lost the election.
Who is the patron saint of the United States?
Mary, our Blessed Mother under the title of The Immaculate Conception
What are the names of the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
What is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church?
Latin
What is the earliest age in which a man can be ordained a priest, unless granted a dispensation by the pope?
25
The Catholic University of America, established in 1887, is the only institution of higher learning founded by the United States Catholic bishops. This university is located in which city:
Washington, D.C.
There are two major feast days in the Catholic Church honoring St. Joseph. One is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. What is the other one?
The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
How many sacraments can a Catholic receive only once?
3
The following has the largest population of Catholics in the world?
Brazil
The reigning pope, Pope Francis, is the ______ pope?
266th
Who was the first to refer to the Church as the Catholic Church?
St. Ignatius of Antioch
Unless the pope dispenses from the established regulations, how many miracles must be attributed to a person before he or she can be canonized a saint?
Two
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation, what does the priest offer the penitent?
Absolution
According to Church law, who are the primary educators of children in the ways of faith?
Their Parents
When electing a new pope, where do the cardinals of the Church conduct the voting?
In the Sistine Chapel
The Feast of St. Blaise follows the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and is celebrated on what day?
February 3rd
The following saint is known as the "Lily of the Mohawks."
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
What part of a priest's body is anointed with the Oil of Chrism, after he is ordained?
His Hands
In most Catholic Churches, the bells ring at 6:00 a.m., Noon and 6:00 p.m., signifying the call to pray the following:
The Angelus
From whom must the pope seek permission, in order to resign?
No one