Church History
What is the name of the event that split the Church into the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church?
The Great Schism
Name the seasons of the Church calendar
Advent, Christmas, Ordinary Time, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time
Define grace.
The gift of God's life and love in us. It is given without merit. It helps us live as God wants us to.
Saint who founded the first Catholic diocesan school system. Only male US citizen to be a saint. Started the widespread practice of the 40 Days Devotion of adoration in and around Philadelphia
St. John Neumann
What is the Great Commandment?
To love God with all of our heart, all of your soul and all fo your mind. To love your neighbor as yourself.
Name the priest who started the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther
Name the colors associated with each season of the Church Calendar.
Advent and lent - purple / Ordinary time - green / Christmas and Easter - white
Name the marks of the Church
One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic
Saint who was born wealthy who used her wealth to educate and assist African Americans and Native Americans.
Saint Katharine Drexel
The Commandment that tells us not to idolize wealth or athleticism.
The First Commandment - I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me.
Who was Constantine?
A roman Emperor in the early 4th century who credited a victory in battle to Christ. He issued the Edict of Milan to no longer forbid christianity in the Roman empire
What days are practicing Catholics asked to fast?
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Name the gifts of the spirit.
Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Counsel, Piety, Fear of the Lord, Fortitude
The first Native born American Saint. Founded the Sisters of Charity
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Commandment that tells us to respect those in authority.
The 4th commandment - honor your mother and father
Who was Diocletian?
Roman Emperor during the last presecution in 303 ad. Planned to completely eradicate Christianity from the world.
What celebration marks the end of Easter?
Pentecost Sunday
What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
A public prayer of the Church prayed several times a day to sanctify the day. Includes many psalms. Consist of prayers for 7 times of the day.
Saint who converted to the faith at the age of 19. She was scarred by small pox as a child and orphaned at a young age.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
The Commandment that tells us not to gossip.
the 8th commandment - do not bear false witness against your neighbor.
What council addressed the issues raised during the Protestant Reformation?
The Council of Trent. Addressed abuses, defended the priesthood and built seminaries.
Name the 6 solemnities of the church.
Mary, Mother of God / Ascension / Assumption / All Saints Day / Immaculate Conception / Christmas (Nativity of our Lord)
What is the magisterium?
The living, teaching office of the Church. Provides the authentic interpretation of the Word of God. Ensures faithfulness to the teachings of the apostles on matters of faith and morals.
Pope Saint who began Vatican II
Pope Saint John XXIII
The Ten Commandments were revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai. They were engraved on two stone tablets.