What group of security agents provide protection for the Pope?
The Swiss Guard
"One thing there was, for which I desired to remain still a little longer in this life, that I should see you a Catholic Christian before I died."
St. Monica
A practice that began in the Middle Ages, and continues in Mass to this day, which serves as a signal that the Consecration is happening.
Ringing of bells
Mary's "yes" to God, that she would conceive and birth His son, is commonly known by what Latin word?
Fiat
Catholics should not receive the Eucharist when in a state of what?
Mortal Sin
This structure was commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1506 but was not completed until the 17th century
St. Peter's Basillica
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
St. Catherine of Sienna
What is the "source and summit of all Christian life" according to Lumen Gentium?
The Holy Eucharist
Name the country in which the following apparitions of Mary occurred:
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Medjugorje
France
Portugal
Mexico
Bosnia and Herzegovina
What is the 5th Commandment?
You shall not kill
Name the 5 popes who preceeded Pope Francis...
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul I
Pope Paul VI
Pope John XXIII
"Oh well, that's the day so far and it's only noon. If this continues, I will be dead by this evening."
St. Zelie Martin
The Introductory Rite concludes with an opening prayer also called what?
The Collect
Mary has given us many images, items, and signs to help us grow in our faith, including the rosary, the miraculous medal, and the tilma of St. Juan Diego. What item did she present to St. Simon Stock and his Carmelite brothers saying that "whosoever dies clothed in this shall never suffer eternal fire..."? She offered this same item to the laity through a vision of Pope John XXII, promising to free from purgatory those who died wearing it.
The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Name two other famous Ecumenical Councils besides Vatican I/II and Nicea I/II.
Constantinople I/II/III,IV, Ephesus, Chalcedon, Lateran I/II/III/IV/V, Lyons I/II, Vienne, Constance, Basel-Ferrara-Florence, Trent
How long was the longest papal enclave in history, during which three cardinals died?
3 Years
“Suffering is the greatest treasure on earth; it purifies the soul. In suffering, we learn who our true friend is.”
St. Faustina
1) During entrance procession
2) At the beginning of Mass to incense the altar and cross
3)Before the Gospel reading
4) After the bread and chalice are placed on the altar to incense the offerings, the cross, the altar, the priest, and the people
Tower of Ivory, House of Gold, Cause of Our Joy, and Queen of Families, are 4 titles given to Our Lady used in what litany?
Litany of Loreto
Who was the first Pope after Peter?
Linus
At the conclusion of a papal enclave, what does white smoke emitting from the chimney signify?
A pope has been selected (Habemus papam!)
"Turn me over. I'm finished on in this side..."
St. Lawrence
Representing Jesus' garment that he wore on his way to the Crucifixion, the priest wears a similar "seamless" vestment. What is it called?
The Chasuble
There is only one Shrine in the United States that is the site of an approved Marian apparition. Here, Our Lady appeared to Adele Brise in 1859 during her 10 mile walk to Mass. Name either the city or state of this apparition.
Hint: Many of the immigrants that came to America with Adele from Belgium, died from harsh winters in this State.
Champion, Wisconsin
What term is used to describe beliefs that do not originate from the Bible? For example: Mary's Assumption is not in the Bible, but came from an _________ account.