Questions of Faith
Leaders in Faith
Depictions of Faith
Ideas around Faith
Foundations of Faith
100

This German monk wrote 95 Theses and spread his ideas using the printing press. 

Who is Martin Luther?

100

The current bishop of Rome and the head of the worldwide Catholic Church

Who is Pope Leo?

100

Who painted "The Last Supper" and the "Mona Lisa?"

Who is Leonardo Da Vinci? 

100

This Catholic doctrine states that there is one God in three co-equal, co-eternal, and indivisible Divine Persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit, each possessing the one divine nature fully.

What is the Holy Trinity? 

100

The first concise summary of core Christian beliefs, unifying Christian believers around essential doctrines like the Trinity, Jesus's life, death, and resurrection, and future hope, while also acting as a teaching tool for new converts, a standard against heresy, and a connection to historical faith. 

What is The Apostles Creed? 

200

This man believed the planets moved around the sun. He was tried for heresy and used the telescope to make his discoveries. 

Who is Galileo Galilei? 

200

The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) was convened by this pope with the aim of renewing the Catholic Church and adapting it to the modern world.

Who was Pope John XXIII?

200

This church is located in Vatican City, it holds the paintings in the Sistine Chapel and other religious pieces of art.

Where is Saint Peter's Basilica?

200

Also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation, The purpose of this Catholic action is to receive God's forgiveness for sins, be reconciled with God and the Church, and gain spiritual strength through Christ's ministry mediated by a priest.  

What is Confession?

200

These Catholic signs are described as efficacious outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ, that make present God's invisible action, nourish faith, and build up the Church, using physical elements (matter) and specific words (form) to confer divine life.

What are the Sacraments? 

300

This man left the Catholic Church and created a new type of Christianity because he wanted a divorce. Thomas More was beheaded because he sided with the Pope instead of this man. 

Who is King Henry VIII?

300

This gathering is the name for the process by which 120 Cardinals selects the new Pope. After the death (or resignation) of a Pope, the governing of the Church falls to the Sacred College of Cardinals, whose main responsibility becomes the election of a new Pope.

What is a Conclave?

300

This famous artist sculpted the Pietà which shows Mary holding the dead Christ, emphasizing maternal grief and divine sacrifice.

 

Who is Michelangelo? 

300

During the Renaissance, this practice grew corrupt as it shifted from acts of piety (pilgrimages, prayers) to monetary payments for forgiveness of sins

What are indulgencies?

300

The term for the positive laws that call us to take responsibility for our spiritual life and to ensure we continue on a path of conversion.


  1. Attend Mass on Sundays and days of obligation
  2. Confess your sins at least once a year
  3. Receive the Eucharist at least once a year
  4. Observe days of fasting and abstinence
  5. Provide for the needs of the Church

What are the Precepts of the Church? 

400

This man creates a new type of Christianity that believes in predestination (it is already decided if you are going to heaven or not).

Who is John Calvin?

400

One of St. Thomas More's predecessor schools is named after a 19th-century Italian Catholic priest, educator, and writer who dedicated his life to helping poor, abandoned, and delinquent youth.

What is Don Bosco?

400

He is the patron saint of lawyers, politicians, civil servants, and adopted children and is honored for his integrity, commitment to conscience, and refusal to compromise his faith for political power, ultimately leading to his martyrdom. 

Who is St. Thomas More? 

400

This movement focused on inquiring whether someone was a Catholic in good standing. It lasted for over 300 years and killed 1,000s of Jewish people in Spain. People were tortured and killed for being "heretics."

What is the Spanish Inquisition?

400

This prayer tool helps believers meditate on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by contemplating key events (Mysteries) while reciting prayers like the Our Father and Hail Mary, fostering deeper faith, drawing closer to God and Mary, and seeking spiritual growth and protection.

What is the Rosary? 

500

 This female saint claimed divine guidance from saints, leading her to victory in battle, but faced intense scrutiny and was eventually condemned by the courts, questioning the divine origin of her visions. 

Who is Joan of Arc? 

500

One of St. Thomas More's predecessor schools was named after this 255th Pope and the longest-reigning pontiff in history (1846-1878). He was known for his significant role in defining Catholic dogma like the Immaculate Conception and convening the First Vatican Council.  

What is Pio Nono? 

500

This ancient, elaborately decorated manuscript contains the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) from the New Testament and was created by Celtic monks around 800 AD.  It is famous for its stunning, intricate Celtic knotwork, vibrant colors, and detailed illustrations of animals and symbols. 


What is the Book of Kells? 

500

This belief is at the core of Christian faith, encompassing Jesus' Passion (suffering), Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, through which God accomplished salvation, freeing humanity from sin and death by "passing over" from death to new life. It's called a "mystery" because it's a divine truth beyond full human understanding.

What is the Paschal Mystery? 

500

This Old Testament Law provides foundational moral rules for Israel, while this New Testament message fulfills and intensifies them.  The Old Testament list focuses on love for God and neighbor, while the New Testament Sermon on the Mount from Jesus  reveals inner righteousness. (two answers)

What are the 10 Commandments and the Beatitudes?