Famous Catholics
This British author's writings were heavily influenced by his Catholic faith, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
Name at least one fact about St. Thomas Aquinas.
A: (various) lived in 13th century Italy; parents tried to force him to marry but refused; Dominican saint; well-known and respected theologian; doctor of the Church; his teacher was St. Albert the Great; his classmates called him a “dumb ox;” wrote the Summe Theologica and Summa Contra Gentiles, both of which are still studied and used today; at end of his life, he tried to burn all his work, saying it was “all straw” compared to the glory of Christ; patron saint of students and universities
The first pope.
Who is St. Peter?
Holy means "to be set apart" [for _____].
Who is God?
This country has the highest number of Roman Catholic population.
What is Brazil?
Undoubtedly one of the best woman swimmers of all-time, holding the world record for the most individual and overall gold medals in the field, Katie Ledecky is a devout Catholic who prays this prayer to the Blessed Mother before every race.
What is the Hail Mary?
Name at least one fact about St. Cecilia.
A: (various) lived during 3rd century Rome; family was very wealthy but gave it up for God; was married; convinced her husband (Valerian, also a saint) and brother-in-law to convert to Christianity; was a virgin; buried martyred Christians, eventually leading to her own martyrdom; patron saint of music and musicians; incorrupt
This pope resigned in 2013 (the first to do so in 600 years) passed away on December 31, 2022.
Who is Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI?
The gentiles as used in Scripture.
Who are non-Jews?
The smallest country in the world (also, 100% of its population is Catholic, located within Rome itself!).
What is the Vatican City?
Assisting his team to win 5 NBA championships, this shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers was killed in an airplane accident in 2020 with 8 other people, including his daughter.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
Jesus' step-father
Who is St. Joseph?
One of the most influential figures on the world stage in the late 20th century, he spoke out defending the poor and outcast of society, authored numerous writings articulating the Catholic faith, and served as pope from 1978-2005.
Who is Pope St. John Paul II?
Transubstantiation is the Catholic doctrine that the bread and wine fundamentally change into _______________ (4 words) of Jesus Christ at Mass.
What is the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ?
There are about this many Catholics around the world.
What is 1.3 billion?
What is 8:30 AM Mass?
Santa Claus
Who is St. Nicholas?
The pope wears this color.
What is white with red shoes?
What is "thanksgiving?"
The first non-European pope. (Hint: where did Christianity originate? Who was pope at the time?)
Who is St. Peter?
David Henrie stared as Justin Russo in this Disney Channel TV series about a wizarding family from 2007-2012, with a movie of the same name in 2009.
What is 15?
Name of the "great" popes.
Who are (any one answer) Pope St. Leo, Pope St. Gregory, Pope St. Nicholas?
The word Catholic means this.
What is "universal?"
At 141ft. tall, Christ the Redeemer Statue is one of the most famous statues of Jesus Christ in the world, overlooking this city.
What is Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?