Catholic Defense
This term refers to the defense and explanation of the Catholic faith, especially in response to criticisms or questions from non-Catholics.
What is Apologetics?
In this story, God told Noah to build an ark to survive the great flood that would destroy the earth.
What is the story of Noah's Ark?
This symbol represents Christ's passion and is often displayed on the altar or during Holy Week.
What is the cross?
This gift helps us to understand the deeper meaning of our faith and the truths of God.
What is Understanding?
These virtues are infused by God and relate directly to the divine.
What are Theological Virtues?
This Catholic doctrine teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
This is the story where a shepherd boy defeats a giant with only a slingshot and a stone.
What is the story of David and Goliath?
This symbol is often seen in Catholic churches and represents the Holy Spirit
What is the dove?
This gift gives us the courage to stand up for our faith and defend it in the face of difficulty.
What is Fortitude?
This virtue is known as the ability to judge correctly and choose rightly in all situations.
What is Prudence?
This Catholic belief is the teaching that the Pope is the spiritual leader of the Church and has the authority to define doctrines related to faith and morals.
What is Papal Infallibility?
In this New Testament story, a woman who was bleeding for twelve years is healed after touching Jesus' cloak.
What is the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage?
This flower, often seen in religious artwork, is the symbol of the Virgin Mary.
What is the lily?
This gift helps us to have awe and wonder before God, recognizing His greatness and majesty.
What is Fear of the Lord (or Wonder and Awe)?
The four cardinal virtues are considered the foundation upon which these other virtues are built.
What are human virtues?
This Catholic practice of honoring the saints, asking for their intercession, is often misunderstood as worshiping them.
What is veneration?
In this Old Testament story, Daniel is thrown into a lion’s den for praying to God, but survives unharmed.
What is the story of Daniel in the lion's den?
This Christian symbol, often seen on early catacombs and art, represents Christ as the "Good Shepherd" and is depicted as a lamb.
What is the Chi-Rho?
This gift helps us to make good judgments in the world, leading us to act with right reasoning and discernment.
What is Counsel (or Right Judgment)?
This virtue helps individuals practice moderation and self-control in their desires and actions.
What is Temperance?
This sacrament, believed to transform the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ, is central to Catholic worship.
What is the Eucharist?
In this Old Testament event, Moses parts the Red Sea to help the Israelites escape from Egypt.
What is the Exodus?
The fish symbol, which has been used since the early church to signify Christianity, comes from the Greek word for fish, "Ichthys," which is an acronym for this phrase.
What is "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior"?
This gift helps us to see things from God's perspective and to seek His will in every situation.
What is Wisdom?
This virtue involves giving each person their due and ensuring fairness in interactions.
What is Justice?