Easter
Catholic Practices
Important Figures & Events
Confirmation
Easter - Part 2
100

During this season, we prepare for Easter.

Lent

100

Catholics are required to attend Mass every Sunday because every Sunday is a Holy Day.  

True or False.

True

100

Who is the current Pope?

St. Francis

100

What descends upon you during Confirmation?

The Holy Spirit

100

What do Catholics avoid eating on Fridays (and Ash Wednesday and Good Friday) during Lent?

Red Meat

200

This day commemorates Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples, and the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood. 

Holy Thursday

200

The Eucharist is a symbol of Christ's body.

True or False.

False

200

Who is known as one of the greatest Catholic thinkers?

St. Thomas Aquinas

200

What do you receive during your Confirmation?

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

200

What special day is the beginning of Holy Week?

Palm Sunday

300

On what day do we commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus on the cross?

Good Friday

300

What prayer do we say before meals?

Grace

300

Who is the patron saint of our church?

St. Thomas More

300

During Confirmation, you will be sealed with the ___________________ oil?

Chrism

300

What special thing does the Priest do during Holy Thursday Mass?

He washes the feet of 12 people (who represent the 12 apostles)

400

On what day does the Priest say, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return"?

Ash Wednesday

400

How many times a year are Catholics REQUIRED to go to confession?

At least once a year, especially during Lent

400

Who is the Archbishop of our Diocese (the Diocese of Detroit)?

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger


Bonus (100) - Who did Archbishop Weisenburger just replace?

400

Why is it requested you wear some red for Confirmation?

Red is the color of Pentecost


400

Who condemned Jesus to death?

Pontius Pilate

500

Easter is on the same day each year. True or False

False.

Bonus (100) - How does the church determine the date of Easter each year?

500

What does the word "Gospel" mean?

Good News!

500

Who is the best Catechism teacher you have ever had?

Oh, it had better be me :)

500

Confirmation is the end of your Catholic education.

True or False.

False!  Catholics should continue to learn and grow in their faith their entire lives.

500

What is the only day of the year where there is no distribution of communion?

Holy Saturday (the day is spent waiting for Jesus to rise from the dead and return to us)