Church
What is the holy book of Christianity?
The Bible
In which Indian state did the Syro-Malabar Church begin?
Kerala
What sacrament welcomes someone into the Church?
Baptism
What do we call the leader of a parish?
A priest
What season prepares us for Christmas?
Advent
What is the place where Christians gather to worship and celebrate Mass?
The church
Which Apostle brought Christianity to India and started the Syro-Malabar Church?
Mar. Thomas the Apostle
Which sacrament strengthens the grace of Baptism and seals us with the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
What do we call someone studying to become a priest?
Seminarian
What season prepares us for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving?
Lent
What word means "universal" and describes the worldwide Christian Church?
Catholic
What direction does the priest face during parts of the Qurbana?
Toward the altar / East (symbolic of Christ’s return)
What do the bread and wine become during the Eucharist?
The Body and Blood of Jesus
What is a bishop in charge of?
A diocese
What do we celebrate on Holy Thursday?
The Last Supper / Institution of the Eucharist
Who is the current leader of the Catholic Church?
Pope Leo XIV
What ancient rite does the Syro-Malabar Church follow?
Eastern Syriac Rite
What sacrament do we receive when we say sorry to God and a priest forgives us?
Confession (also called Reconciliation or Penance)
Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church, chosen by Jesus?
St. Peter
What is the name of the special week that remembers Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection?
Holy Week
What prayer do we say during Mass that starts with “I believe in God”?
The Apostles Creed
What is the name of the Syro-Malabar Church's head?
Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil
Mar Thoma Sleeha Cross
What do we call someone who is declared a saint because they gave their life for their faith?
A martyr
What feast comes 50 days after Easter and celebrates the Holy Spirit coming to the Apostles?
Pentecost