The Gospel
What is another way to say "Gospel"? (hint...it's 2 words)
Good News
What are the three parts of the holy trinity?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
How was John related to Jesus?
They were cousins.
Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be: _______
Comforted
How often are you suppose to attend regular mass? (not including special holidays)
Once per week.
Are the books of the Gospel found in the new or the old testament?
New
Are the Father, Son, and holy spirit totally separate and distinct? (yes or no)
No. The Holy Trinity is one God in three Divine Persons.
Who was older, John or Jesus?
John
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain: _______
Mercy
During lent, what should you not eat on Fridays?
Meat
If I asked you to find "John 3:16" in the bible, which number is the chapter, and which number is the verse?
3 is the chapter number, 16 is the verse.
What Irish saint used the shamrock to show the holy trinity?
St. Patrick.
What did John the Baptist wear and eat?
He wore a tunic of camel hair and ate locusts and wild honey. (I will accept either locusts or wild honey as correct)
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have: _____ ___
Their fill.
Name 3 special days you should go to mass, even if it's not a Sunday.
Christmas, Easter, Ash Wednesday.
Name 2 of the 4 writers of the gospel
Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
When we speak about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who is the father and who is the son?
God is the father, Jesus is the son.
John said "I baptize you with water, but Jesus will baptize you with the......(what)?
Holy Spirit
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called: _____ __ ___
Children of God
How long are you suppose to wait to receive communion after eating?
One hour
The gospels were often written as parables. What is a parable?
A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Who in the holy trinity is the creator, and the origin of all things?
God
John said about Jesus: "I am not worthy to loosen the strap of his....."(what)?
Sandal
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the: _____ __ _______.
kingdom of heaven.
Name 4 sacraments you should have completed by the time you finish 8th grade.
Baptism, reconciliation, first communion, confirmation.