Church
Syro-Malabar History
Sacraments and Symbols
Saints and Leaders
Liturgical Year
100

What is the holy book of Christianity?

The Bible

100

In which Indian state did the Syro-Malabar Church begin?

Kerala

100

What sacrament welcomes someone into the Church?

Baptism

100

What do we call the minister of a parish?

A Priest

100

What season prepares us for Christmas?

Advent

200

What prayer do we say during Mass that starts with “I believe in God”?

The Apostles Creed

200

Which Apostle brought Christianity to India and started the Syro-Malabar Church?

Mar. Thomas the Apostle

200

What do the bread and wine become during the Eucharist?

The Body and Blood of Jesus

200

What do we call someone studying to become a Priest?

Seminarian

200

What season prepares us for Easter through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving?

Lent

300

What word means "universal" and describes the worldwide Christian Church?

Catholic

300

What direction does the priest face during parts of the Qurbana?

Toward the altar / East (symbolic of Christ’s return)

300

Which sacrament strengthens the grace of Baptism and seals us with the Holy Spirit?


Confirmation


300

What is a Bishop in charge of?

A Diocese

300

What do we celebrate on Holy Thursday?

The Last Supper / Institution of the Eucharist

400

Who is the current head of the Catholic Church?

Pope Leo XIV

400

What ancient rite does the Syro-Malabar Church follow?

Eastern Syriac Rite

400

What is the name of the cross in the Syro-malabar rite?


Mar Thoma-Sleeha Cross

400

Who was the first Pope of the Catholic Church, chosen by Jesus?

St. Peter

400

What is the name of the special week that remembers Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection?

Holy Week

500

Which group of people are referred to as 'Nasrani'?


St. Thomas Christians from Kerala

500

What is the name of the Syro-Malabar Church's head?

Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil


500

What is the purpose of the Sacraments?


To give us the Graces we need for our spiritual life and help us attain heaven

500

What do we call someone who is declared a saint because they gave their life for their faith?

A Martyr

500

What are the days of obligation for Mother Mary in the Catholic church?

Three

1) Solemnity of Mary

2) Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

3) Immaculate conception of Blessed Virgin Mary