Biblical Basics
The first book of the Bible
What is Genesis?
During Lent, many Catholics give up things like candy or social media. This is called making a what?
What is a Lenten sacrifice?
This day during Holy Week remembers when Jesus died on the cross.
What is Good Friday?
This small item with a cross and beads is used for prayer.
What is the rosary?
Before meals, Catholic students often pray this short prayer that starts, 'Bless us, O Lord…'
What is grace? (or the Blessing Before Meals)?
Jesus turned water into this at the wedding at Cana
What is wine?
Lent prepares Christians for this most important day in the Church calendar.
What is Easter?
People waved these as Jesus entered Jerusalem.
People waved these as Jesus entered Jerusalem.
This is the name of the sacred table where the Eucharist is celebrated.
What is the altar?
This is how you address a priest.
What is "Father"?
This parable features a man who helps someone beaten on the road.
What is the Good Samaritan?
Catholics aged 18–59 are expected to fast on these two days during Lent.
What are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?
The Roman official who sentenced Jesus to death.
Who is Pontius Pilate?
This colour is worn by priests during most of Ordinary Time.
What is green?
An app often deleted from phones during Lent—but redownloaded immediately after Easter.
What is TikTok? (or Instagram/insert any social media here)
Jesus fed 5,000 people with this.
What are five loaves and two fish?
This is the traditional greeting on Ash Wednesday. (Hint: what the priest says when he gives you ashes)
What is 'Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return'?
At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted this sacrament.
What is the Holy Eucharist?
These are sometimes veiled in purple during the last two weeks of Lent.
What are crucifixes?
The word you say in response to a prayer at Mass, signifying you agree with it.
What is 'Amen'?
Jesus said this is the greatest commandment.
What is 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart'?
Lent ends on the evening of this day.
What is Holy Thursday?
The three holiest days of the Church year, beginning with Holy Thursday, are called this.
What is the Triduum?
These 14 meditations recall Jesus’ journey to the cross.
What are the Stations of the Cross?
This is the small gold box in every Catholic church where the consecrated Eucharist is kept.
What is the tabernacle?