New Testament
What is the first book of the New Testament and one of the four Gospels?
Gospel/Book of Matthew
From what part of the Bible does the first reading come?
Old Testament
Of all the virtues, there is one that is the greatest. Which is it?
Love/charity
Which parable has a man go out to sow seed, some which falls on rocky ground, thorny ground, and good soil?
Parable of the Sower
Which season prepares Catholics for the coming of Christ at Christmas and begins four Sundays before Christmas?
Advent
What are the Sacraments of Initiation?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
In the Sermon on the Mount, what is the name of the blessings that Jesus listed for the poor in spirit?
Beatitudes
In what part of the Mass does a collection of alms from the congregation take place?
Offertory
To commit a mortal sin, what three conditions must be met?
Grave matter, full knowledge, deliberate consent
Which parable is about a traveler who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the road?
The Good Samaritan
What is the name of the last Sunday of Lent, also known as Passion Sunday, which begins Holy Week?
Palm Sunday
What does the Bishop say as he anoints each confirmand's forehead with chrism?
“Be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.”
What is the name of the lake on which Jesus walked on, also called the Sea of Tiberias?
Sea of Galilee
What book of the Bible was this past Sunday’s Gospel from?
Mark
What are all the Mysteries of the Rosary in order?
Joyful: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity of Jesus, Presentation, Finding in the Temple
Sorrowful: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion
Glorious: Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the Holy Spirit, Assumption, Coronation of Mary
Luminous: Baptism in the Jordan, Wedding at Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom, Transfiguration, Institution of the Eucharist
What parable is also known as the Two Brothers, Lost Son, Loving Father, or Lovesick Father?
The Prodigal Son
What are the traditional three practices of Lent that Catholics focus on for spiritual growth?
Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving
An indelible mark is a mark that cannot be removed or washed away. Which sacraments leave an indelible mark on the soul?
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders
In this healing miracle, Jesus cured ten men of what disease, though only one returned to thank him?
Leprosy
What is the name of the linen that serves to catch any particles of the Body and Blood of Christ?
Corporal
How many ranks of angels are there in heaven?
9
Which parable is this verse from?: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a grain of ___, which a man took, and sowed in his field; which indeed is smaller than all seeds.”
Parable of the Mustard Seed
What day is celebrated 40 days after Easter, commemorating Jesus’ ascension into heaven?
Ascension Thursday
According to the Precepts of the Church, what is the minimum requirement for going to Confession?
Faithful Catholics should confess at least once per year
In Revelation, what is the name of the “Holy City” coming down from heaven that John describes in a vision?
New Jerusalem
Fill in the blank: “Through Him, with Him, and in Him, oh God, Almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, _____________________."
all glory and honor is yours, forever and ever.”
Who accompanied Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?
John, James, Peter
What parable tells of a master who was leaving his house to travel, and, before leaving, entrusted his property to his servant?
Parable of the Talents
The Feast of Christ the King, celebrated on the Sunday of Ordinary Time, was established by which Pope in 1925?
Pope Pius XI
What does prostration symbolize in the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
“Death to self”, submission/dependence on God, unworthiness, deep humility