Adam & Eve and Creation
In the story of Creation, "when God created the heavens and the earth--and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters," what did God create on the first day?
Then God said: "Let there be light, and there was light. God saw that the light was good. God then separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day" and the darkness he called "night." Evening came, and morning followed--the first day.
Did Cain kill Abel or did Abel kill Cain?
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
Who is the current pope? Where is he from?
Pope Leo XIV
Chicago
In what city was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
After God created the heavens and the earth and all the creatures, what did He do on the seventh day?
God rested on the seventh day from all the work HE had undertaken. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.
Who was Abraham's son, and what happened when Abraham agreed to sacrifice him?
The angel of the Lord called to him from heaven "Abraham, Abraham! Do not lay your hand on the boy. Do not do the least thing to him."
Name two of the plagues that God sent the Egyptians before Pharoah let the Israelites go?
1. Water into Blood
2. Frogs
3. Gnats
4. Flies
5. Pestilence
6. Boils
7. Hail
8. Locusts
9. Darkness
10. Death of the firstborn
Rome
Where was Jesus born? In a hospital or what?
She (Mary) wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
After God created the Garden of Eden, he created Adam. "The Lord God gave the man this order: You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden, except" what?
How did Jacob trick Isaac into giving him Esau's inheritance?
Jacob put on Esau's clothes and wore goatskins on his arms and neck so that Jacob would feel more hairy. (He also lied to Isaac and said that he was Esau).
Name 5 of the 10 Commandments
Teachers will judge your answer.
Who was the Cure of Ars?
Jean Vianney, a French priest who died in 1859. He is the patron saint of parish priests.
Sing the first verse of a (religious) Christmas song.
The teachers will judge.
In Genesis, how did god create Eve?
The Lord God cast a deep sleep on the man, and while he was asleep, he took out of one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. The Lord God then built the rib that he had taken from the man into a woman.
What was the special garment that Joseph liked to wear?
An ornamented tunic (or a coat of many colors).
How did David beat Goliath? What weapon did he use? and why did David say he was able to beat Goliath?
1. David used a sling and a stone.
2. David told Goliath "Today the Lord shall deliver you into my hand. You shall learn that it is not by the sword or spear that the Lord saves. For the battle belongs to the Lord, who shall deliver you into our hands. "
What is the most important day in the Church calendar?
Easter (not Christmas!)
Who was the bad king who found out about Jesus being born and wanted to kill Jesus?
Herod
Well know that the devil, in the form of a serpent, persuaded Adam and Eve to eat the fruit from the tree of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. What do we call this first sin?
Why is this important to our faith?
Original Sin
This sin separated us God and let bad things enter the world. We remained apart from God until Jesus came and later died for our sins.
Describe one dream that Joseph had or interpreted, and what the dream meant?
Binding sheaves in the field
Sun and moon and 11 stars bowing to Joseph
The baker's dream
The cup bearer's dream
Pharoah's dream of the skinny and fat cows.
What sacred items did the Israelites keep in the Ark of the Covenant?
1. The Ten Commandments
2. A jar of manna
3. Aaron's rod
Name a saint, describe something important about his or her life, and why he or she is a saint.
Teachers will judge your answer.
What is the name of the feast day we celebrate when the Three Wise Men arrived and gave Jesus their special gifts?