History
The break of communion between what are now the Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox churches, which had lasted until the 11th century.
The Great Schism
Who is the first pope from South America?
Pope Francis
I was crucified on an upside down cross
St. Peter
How many Catholics are there in the world?
1.2 billion
How many sacraments are there?
7
The council of Nicaea took place in what middle eastern country?
Turkey
This pope traveled to more than 129 different countries, logging more than 750,000 frequent flyer miles, which is about three times the distance to the moon.
St. Pope John Paul II
The first christian Martyr
St. Stephen
This priest proposed the big bang theory.
Monsignor Georges Lemaitre
What are the three sacraments of initiation?
Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation
Which holy roman emperor invaded the Vatican?
Charles V
This pope launched the first crusade and reformed the leadership of the Catholic Church by setting it up in mimicry of a royal court
Pope Urban II
Which italian catholic missionary is known for their efforts in China?
Blessed Matteo Ricci
This priests' work in the area of genetics has already had an immense impact on the world.
Father Gregory Mendel
May an unbaptized atheist administer the sacrament of baptism?
yup
(Under extraordinary circumstances anyone may administer the sacrament of baptism )
Constantine I of the Byzantine Empire converted to Christianity after seeing ______in a dream.
A cross in the sun
What Florentine family produced 3 Popes and many high-ranking members of the Clergy?
Medici
(Pope Leo X, Pope Clement VII, Pope Leo XI)
This saint is a true warrior having battled for her country with a sign reading, "Jesus, Mary." She is patron saint of France having lived from 1412 to 1431.
St. Joan of Arc
He was the first (and only) Catholic President of the United States.
John F. Kennedy
Eucharist administered to the dying is known by what other name?
Viaticum.
(Viaticum translated from the latin means "provision for a journey" )
In what year was the doctrine of Papal infallibility formally declared?
1870
He was sentenced to hard labor in the Sardinian mineral mines by Emperor Maximus the Thracian, who loved to persecute Christians. This pope was the first pope to step down.
Pope Pontian
This Doctor of the Church defended against Aryanism and has a creed named after him
St. Athanasius Bishop of Alexandria
This catholic is known for being the father of modern chemistry
Antoine Lavoisier
How many sacraments leave an indelible mark on one's soul according to the Catholic Church?
3
Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders