Catholic Facts
Catholic Teachings
Catholic Procedures
Catholic Figures
Catholic Symbols
100
True or False, The Bishop of Orlando is also referred to as "The Bishop of the Moon"?
True,
This is because the Apollo 11 mission launched from Cape Canaveral in 1969
(Is is mostly colloquial though, and not a church teaching lol)
100
How many records of Judas Iscariot's death are recorded in Scripture?
2!
St. Matthew and St. Peter both have an account.
St. Matthew's is in the gospel where Judas hangs himself out of guilt.
St. Peters is in Acts, where Judas buys a field with the blood money, falls down and all of his intestines then leak out. This field is now known as Akeldama (Field of Blood)
100
When there is a new Pope elected, this color of smoke is emitted from the Sistine Chapel?
White!
It tracks since the white color represents a heavenly notation, and that a decision has been made before it is revealed to the public.
For reference, black smoke being emitted means the vote is yet inconclusive.
100
Who wrote the impressive document collection "The Summa Theologica"?
St. Thomas Aquinas
100
What is the name of the cane carried by Bishops?
Crosier!
It stems from the french word "Crosier" meaning "marked with a cross" coming from "Croce" (Hook)
200
What Japanese word (also a style of cooking) comes from the way that the Portugese used to eat during "Quattor Tempora" when making contact with the Japanese people?
Tempura!!
200
What are the three theological virtues of Catholicism?
Faith, Hope, Charity
200
What is the minimum age required for someone to become a godparent under Catholicism?
16 years old
200
This important Catholic figure's birth name is "Robert Prevost"
Pope Leo XVI!
The Chicago native Pope! Born in 1955.
200
On a standard Greek Cross medallion, what do the X and P represent?
X = Chi
P = Rho
Chi-ro = Christ
Christos (Annointed one)
300
What Bird is named after Catholic Vestments?
Cardinals!
They are named after the red vestments worn by such figures.
300
What is the term coined by Pope Pius XII in 1950 that says that Mary was taken up into Heaven body and soul?
The Assumption!
Since Mary was not born with the stain of original sin, it follows that she was assumed into heaven in the same manner as her son, Christ.
300
What number Sunday in lent are Priests allowed to wear Rose-Vestments?
Laetere (Joyful) 4th Sunday!
It serves as a joyful (aptly named) midpoint break
300
Why is Pope Urban VII known for his Papacy?
His was the shortest papacy, lasting only 13 days in 1590.Cause of death was Maleria.
Pope Gregory XIV is the successor
300
What does the term "INRI", featured on the cross that Jersus Christ was crucified upon?
Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeroum
Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews
400
What historical Catholic figure is the reason we celebrate Thanksgiving as a holiday?
Squanto!
Believe it or not, Squanto the Patuxet Indian chief was a convert to Catholicism after being saved by Franciscans while being trafficked in England.
He eventually returned to his tribe to find that disease had wiped them all out, forcing him to join another Indian tribe (The Wampanoags)
400
How many Ecumenical councils are recognized by the Vatican?
21!!
From Nicea I to Vatican II, there have been 21 ecumenical councils.
My favorite being the Council of Trent (The 19th ecumenical council from 1545 to 1563) that was aiming to counter the protestant reformation.
400
Cardinals who have reached this age can no longer vote in a conclave?
80!
This was set by Pope Paul VI in 1960. It was seen as a mercy to spare those Cardinals from the intense nature of the Conclave.
400
Who is the figure who has been named the "Theotokos" (Greek) or "God-Bearer"
Our Lady Mary!
Our Lady has been aptly given this title.
400
The Greek phrase "ICHTHYS" is a symbol used on these images. What does "ICHTHYS" mean?
ICHTHYS: Fish!
Early Christians used it to identify each other as a sign of faith.
500
What were Vikings baptizing their youth in before having to be stopped by Pope Gregory IX in 1241?
Beer!!
"that, because following evangelical doctrine it is necessary to be born again from water and the Holy Spirit (John 3:5) they ought not be reputed duly baptized who are baptized in beer. "
500
What is the term used for Jesus's nature as The Son and how the Holy Spirit proceeds from both himself and The Father?
The "Filioque".
This was first introduced at the 1st council of Constantinople in 381, which reflects the original Greek.
This was a long-standing malady for the Orthodox who cited it as a reason for schism.
500
What is the name of the figure who's sole duty is to gather evidence for a case of Sainthood?
The "Postulator"
Comes from the Latin "Claimant" and shares the root for Postulate (To assume a proposition)
500
What is Pope Formosus known for?
The Cadaver Synod!
As you known, Pope Formosus was dug up in 897 to be put on trial.
500
On the Papal Coat of Arms, what do the Gold and Silver keys represent?
The Gold Key: Power in Heaven
The Silver Key: Power on Earth
They both represent the keys of St. Peter