The Catechism
A written work that contains a summary of all the beliefs of the faith is called what?
Catechism
What are the two main parts of the Bible called?
The Old and New Testaments
What are the two principle parts of the Catholic Mass?
The Liturgy of the Word
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Why do Catholics, upon entering the Catholic Church, dip their fingers into a small basin or font of holy water, and make the Sign of the Cross?
This is a reminder of Baptism, when we were first cleansed of sin and entered the life of Christ.
Making the Sign of the Cross recalls the Trinity and Christ's sacrifice.
Who was our first pope?
Peter
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is broken into how many pillars or parts?
4
How many gospels are there in the Bible?
4
What gesture do Catholic do prior to entering their pew before Mass begins?
genuflect; in the direction of the tabernacle
Other than seeing the tabernacle, what else could a Catholic use to locate where the tabernacle is located when they enter the sanctuary of the chruch?
Tabernacle candle or lamp
Who decides who the next pope is going to be?
Cardinals
Name one of the four parts or pillars of the Catholic Catechism.
Faith
Sacraments
Life in Christ or Morality
Prayer
The first five books in the Bible are referred to as the what?
Pentateuch
What action is taken to draw attention to the moment when the bread and wine are believed to become the Body and Blood of Christ, enhancing the congregation's awareness and reverence for this sacred event.
Ringing the bells
What do you call the receptacle where the eucharist is held during eucharistic adoration?
Monstrance
Double Jeopardy:What does the Catholic Church call the meeting of the College of Cardinals to select who the next pope is going to be?
Conclave
Double Jeopardy: Our Catholic faith is encompassed in what prayer? The first part or pillar of the catechism can also be called this instead of "faith."
The Creed
Double Jeopardy: How many books are in the Bible?
73
Double Jeopardy: What do Catholics call it when Catholics shake each other's hand?
Sign of Peace
Double Jeopardy: The room where the priest dresses for Mass is called what?
Sacristy
What recent pope was the first pope to name himself after this saint?
A. Benedict
B. Francis
C. Leo
Francis
Prior to the Catholic Catechism that came out in 1992, what was the name of the earlier catechism?
The Baltimore Catechism
What chapter in the Bible do Catholics use to prove that the eucharist is in fact the body of Christ? This chapter and verse are referred to as the "Bread of Life Discourse."
John 6: 26-71
Generally speaking, Catholics stand during mass while we are doing what?
Actively praying
Double Jeopardy: What is the largest Catholic Church in the world?
St. Peter's Basilica
How many popes has the Catholic Church had in its history?
A. 209
B. 267
C. 339
267