Modern Church
Pope-pourri
So you think you know Jesus
Difficult & Weird Saint facts
Bible-Yoyo
100
How many Catholics are there in the world?
What is 1.3 billion people?
100
Where was the Pope's first international trip?
What is Brazil
100
What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem?
What is a donkey
100
Who is the Patron Saint of television writers?
St. Clare of Assisi is the Patron Saint of Television Writers
In 1958 Pope Pius XII named her the patron saint of television writers. When she was too ill to attend Mass she reportedly had a vision of the Mass that she could see and hear on the wall of her room.
100
What is the longest book of the Bible?
What is the Psalms
200
The country with the least percentage of Catholics is
What is Cambodia?
200
Pope Francis is currently a citizen of what three countries?
What is Argentina, Italy and Vatican.
200
How many people did Jesus raise from the dead in the Gospels?
What is 3?
Jairus’s daughter (Mark 5:21-43),
The son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-17)
Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
200
What animal did St. Ignatius of Loyola ask if he should commit murder?
What is a donkey.
As a young man and a new convert, Ignatius was riding across Spain when he met a Muslim who argued with him about his religion. As the Muslim rode away, he said something over his shoulder that was insulting about the Virgin Mary. Ignatius was so angry that he wanted to kill him, but he decided he would let the donkey he was riding determine if it was the right thing to do. If the donkey followed the man, Ignatius would kill him, but if not he would not. Fortunately for the Muslim — and for a whole lot of people who love Ignatian spirituality — the donkey took a different path.
200
How many books are in the Bible?
What is 66.
300
Outside the Vatican, what city is home to the highest number of relics?
What is Pittsburgh.
300
Pope Francis has a background in what subject?
What is chemistry.
300
How many times did God speak to Jesus audibly?
What is 3 times:
At His baptism
"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased'" (Matthew 3:16–17).
At the Transfiguration
"While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!'
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified" (Matthew 17:5–6).
Before the crucifixion
"Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘'ather, save me from this hour?’ No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!'
Then a voice came from heaven, 'I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.' The crowd that was there heard it said it had thundered, others said an angel had spoken to him" (John 12:27–29).
300
This saint had 24 siblings.
Who is Saint Catherine of Siena
Not all of her siblings lived to adulthood, but she was one of 25. She also had a twin.
300
What New Testament book has the Sermon on the Mount?
What is the Book of Matthew.
400
How many Popes have there been in the world?
What is 266?
400
What body party is Pope Francis missing?
What is (part of) his lung
400
What is Jesus' blood type?
What is AB
400
St. Thomas Aquinas made fun of this part a woman....
What is a woman' feet.
There was a nun in a nearby convent who was developing a reputation for holiness. Many of Thomas’s brothers were quite taken with her. One day, Thomas and some of the brothers went to see the nun and found her in the midst of mystical prayer, levitating high above the ground. The others were deeply in awe, but Thomas just looked up at her and said, “You have ugly feet.” The woman stopped praying, came back down to the ground, and began yelling at Thomas for insulting her. Thomas then said that she could not be truly holy if she were so self-involved.
400
Which human author wrote the most books?
Who is Saint Paul.
Wrote 13 books.
500
What Parish on Long Island (or in what town) is considered by the Vatican as a Minor Basilica?
What is the Parish of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Southampton
Built in 1906, the church says it was designated by the Vatican as a Minor Basilica.
500
Pope Francis was the only Pope to make the cover of what popular American magazine?
Rolling Stone
500
How many times does Jesus appear post-resurrection to His disciples and followers?
What is 12 times:
- Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9–11)
- The women at the tomb (Matthew 28:8–10)
- Peter (Luke 24:34)
- The travelers on the road (Mark 16:12–13)
- The disciples without Thomas (Mark 16:14)
- The disciples including Thomas (John 20:26–31)
- The disciples while they fished (John 21:1–14)
- The disciples on the mountain (Matthew 28:16–20)
- The crowd of 500 (1 Corinthians 15:6)
- James (1 Corinthians 15:7)
- Those who were at His ascension (Acts 1:6–9)
- Paul (Acts 9:1–6)
500
There are Four Churches in Wales named after this saint....
Who is Saint Lawdog
Almost nothing is known about this early church saint, but the existence of four churches named after him in the Diocese of St. David’s in Wales testifies to his existence. He also apparently founded a monastery.
500
Which book of the Bible does not mention God?
What is the Book of Esther
The story of Esther, the queen who saved her people from a wicked king's adviser named Haman, is important in Judaism; it is the basis for the religious holiday of Purim. Though religion plays a key role, as the reason for Haman's persecution of the Jews, God is never mentioned.