Bible Basics
The city where St. Peter was martyred
What is Rome
Catholics do this when entering a pew or when approaching an altar
What is genuflect
Who was the patron saint of animals: he preached to brids and tamed a wolf
Who is St. Francis of Assisi
This is the number of sacraments in the Catholic Church
What is 7
Catholics trace this on themselves at the start of Mass to honor the Holy Trinity
What is the Sign of the Cross
The city where the pope lives today
What is Vatican City
The Church celebrates this feast 40 days after Easter to honor Jesus’ bodily return to heaven.
What is the Ascension
She was a Carmelite nun in France known for her "Little Way"
Who is St. Therese of Lisieux
These are the first four books of the New Testament
What are the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
This is a cross that shows Jesus on it, reminding Catholics of His sacrifice and love for us; I'm sure your teachers have told you that this is NOT just a cross, it is a...
What is a crucifix
What is the fifth book of the New Testament
What is Acts
The liturgical season when purple is worn and the Church focuses on penance
What is Advent
She was a young girl who listened to God's call and led French soldiers in battle
Who is St. Joan of Arc
This is the teaching that Mary was conceived without original sin
What is the Immaculate Conception
This object, often made of gold or silver, holds the consecrated Host for adoration or transport
What is the Monstrance
Who was the King of Israel who was known for his wisdom?
Who is Solomon
Catholics bless themselves with holy water when entering a church; this is a sacramental reminding them of what event?
What is their baptism
She helped protect Paris from invaders through prayer; patron saint of the city
Who is St. Genevieve
This color is worn during ordinary times of growth in the Church year
What is green
This tall candle is lit at Baptisms and during the Easter Vigil to symbolize Christ as the light of the world.
What is the Paschal Candle
What river did the Israelites cross to get to the Promised Land?
What is the Jordan River
Catholics pray this prayer in honor of Mary; it is typically a 20-30 minute prayer
What is the rosary
This saint is the patron of dogs and is called upon for protection during plagues
Who is St. Rocko (Roche)
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself” is called what?
These cloth devotional items, often worn over the shoulders with one rectangle in front and one in back, remind Catholics to live a holy life and show devotion to Mary
What is a scapular