Bible
What are the major sections of the Bible?
Old Testament & New Testament
Name the four evangelists who wrote the Gospels.
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
What is the Golden Rule?
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
A disciple is a follower of Jesus; an apostle is one who is sent out to preach and spread the Gospel.
Who wrote the letters (Epistles) in the New Testament?
St. Paul
How is the Catholic Bible different from the Protestant Bible?
The Catholic Bible includes 7 additional books in the Old Testament.
Which Gospel was written first?
Mark
What is the purpose of a parable?
To teach moral or spiritual lessons through simple stories that are easy to understand and remember.
Whose story is told in the Acts of the Apostles?
The early Church, especially the ministries of Peter and Paul.
How many books are in the Catholic Old Testament and the Catholic New Testament?
46 books in the Old Testament
27 books in the New Testament
73 books in total
What are the three stages of the development of the Gospels?
1.Oral - transferred from one generation to the next
2.Written - oral traditions were recorded
3.Edited - edited to help readers understand context
What are three key events in the life of Jesus found in the Gospels?
Birth, Baptism, Temptation, Ministry, Miracles, Crucifixion, Resurrection
Explain the parable of the Lost Sheep.
God seeks out every lost person with love and rejoices when they return.
Why did St. Paul write letters to early Christian communities?
To teach, encourage, correct, and guide early Christians in their faith.
What language did Jesus primarily speak?
Aramaic
What is the significance of the synoptic Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic because they share similar content, structure, and viewpoints.
John is unique - contains speeches and stories that are not found in other Gospels and contains no parables.
What is the Passion Narrative?
The account of Jesus’ suffering, death, and crucifixion
What are the four types of miracles Jesus performed?
Healing, Exorcism, Nature, and Restoration of Life
What are the three characteristics of the early Church, and what do they mean?
1. Apostolic - spread the teachings of Jesus
2. Holy - follow the teachings of Jesus
3. Catholic - universal
The Pope is believed to be the successor to which of the Apostles?
St. Peter
How do Catholics interpret Scripture?
Contextually - careful investigation of the historical and literary contexts; the process basically involves asking analytical questions about various aspects of the texts and their contexts (exegesis)
What is the New Covenant, and how is it fulfilled in Jesus?
The New Covenant is God's promise of salvation through Jesus. It is fulfilled through Jesus’ death and resurrection, offering forgiveness and eternal life.
Name one Catholic Social Teaching and apply it to a modern social justice issue.
Answers will vary
1. common good 2. human dignity 3. stewardship of creation 4. economic justice 5. participation 6. peace 7. preferential option for the poor 8. rights and responsibilities 9. solidarity 10. subsidiarity and role of the government
What is Apostolic Tradition and how does it continue in the Catholic Church today?
Apostolic Tradition refers to the teachings passed down from the apostles. It continues through the Church’s teaching authority and succession of bishops.
What lesson does the parable of the Good Samaritan teach us? Which Gospel can it be found in?
To love and help others, even those who are different from us — everyone is our neighbor.
It is found in the Gospel of Luke.