Biblical History
According to Catholic teaching, who was the woman, chosen by God, to bear His only-begotten Son?
Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary said yes to God, making it possible for Christ to save people from their sins!
In 1979 Pope John Paul II created a patron saint of those who promote ecology. Who is this heavenly Patron?
Saint Francis of Assisi
How many sacraments does the Roman Catholic Church have?
7: The seven sacraments are the sacraments of baptism, reconciliation, marriage, holy orders, anointing of the sick, confirmation, and the Eucharist. Sacraments are beliefs or practices of the Catholics, which are believed to have been instituted by Christ.
According to the Book of Exodus, where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Moses received the Commandments on Mount Sinai (Exodus 19-20). Today Mount Sinai is thought to be located in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. There is a collection of peaks there, but it is the peak of Mount Moses that is commonly thought to be the place where Moses received the Commandments.
Apart from family prayers every night, our faith began to be taught in earnest by the nuns at primary school. What was the name of this subject beginning with C?
What is Catechism
John Paul II says that God saw all His creation as "very good". Where does this concept originate from?
Having made all of creation and human life "God saw all the things that He had made, and they were very good" (Genesis 1:31). Thus the Pope calls on people to respect and support this goodness.
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church?
St. Peter
The Most Blessed Sacrament is reserved in vessels kept inside the ____________ for later distribution to the sick and for adoration.
Tabernacle
What is the first Commandment practiced by members of the Catholic Church?
I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no strange gods before Me...
According to the Catholics, there are three theological virtues. Which of these is not one of them?
JUSTICE
Peter was also known as whom?
Simon
When the children of the Vision of Fatima were beatified by Pope John Paul II they became the youngest to receive that accolade. Prior to them, who was the youngest Catholic to be beatified?
St. Maria Goretti
As we grew older, we were taught about the Seven Sacraments of the Church, which were all to do with striving towards goodness in the possible steps we may encounter in life. What was it called if a man joined the priesthood?
Holy Orders
The ninth Commandment states, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife". What does this mean?
Don't desire your neighbour's wife for yourself.
What was the name of the young priest credited with the formation of the Knights of Columbus?
Father Michael J. McGivney was the assistant pastor at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut.
What was the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to tell her she was going to be the Mother of God's Son?
Gabriel
hat is the name of the seminary in Philadelphia? Who is revered as the first Pope?
St. Charles Borromeo
Which gifts are given to one by the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Strengthening of the Holy Spirit
The Ten Commandments are known by what other name?
The Decalogue
Sister Mary Mary presumed that you mastered the Sign of the Cross in the first grade. Which hand were you trained to use?
Right hand!
According to the Catholic Church, souls that are in a state of grace yet imperfect go where to be purified?
Purgatory
hat is the name of the Cathedral in Philadelphia?
St. Peter and Paul
This Cathedral has a green dome and a golden cross on top. The inside is very elaborate. It is at the end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Which Sacrament celebrates the Last Supper of Christ?
Holy Communion
The Ten Commandments are recorded in two books of the Bible. Do you know which two?
Exodus and Deuteronomy
You are in a Catholic Church. Where would you normally expect to find the pictures of the Stations of the Cross?
around the walls of the church