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 minister of a parish?
A Priest
What season prepares us for Christmas?
Advent
What prayer do we say during Mass that starts with “I believe in God”?
The Apostles Creed
Which Apostle brought Christianity to India and started the Syro-Malabar Church?
Mar. Thomas the Apostle
What do the bread and wine become during the Eucharist?
The Body and Blood of Jesus
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)
Which sacrament strengthens the grace of Baptism and seals us with the Holy Spirit?
Confirmation
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 head of the Catholic Church?
Pope Leo XIV
What ancient rite does the Syro-Malabar Church follow?
Eastern Syriac Rite
What is the name of the cross in the Syro-malabar rite?
Mar Thoma-Sleeha Cross
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
Which group of people are referred to as 'Nasrani'?
St. Thomas Christians from Kerala
What is the name of the Syro-Malabar Church's head?
Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil
What is the purpose of the Sacraments?
To give us the Graces we need for our spiritual life and help us attain heaven
What do we call someone who is declared a saint because they gave their life for their faith?
A Martyr
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