Saints
Who was the first pope?
Saint Peter
What was the original sin?
Adam and Eve disobeying God's commandment and trying to make themselves gods
Who does the entire Old Testament prefigure and point towards?
Jesus Christ
Name a parable of Jesus.
Several possible answers... mustard seed, prodigal son, ten bridesmaids, etc.
What happened on Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit descended upon the followers of Jesus
What example did St. Patrick use to explain the Trinity?
When did God begin?
God exists outside of time - He never had a beginning and was never created.
Who was the Old Testament king of Israel that made a covenant with God, whose lineage was promised to rule over Israel forever?
Who was present at the Nativity?
Wise men and shepherds
Jesus commanding His followers to "baptize the world" before He ascended to Heaven
Name one (or more) of the Marian dogmas.
1. Mother of God
2. Perpetual Virgin
3. Conceived without Original Sin
4. Assumed into Heaven
What does it mean that Adam and Eve were created in God's image and likeness?
They (and we) have the capacity for love - because God is love.
Which ancient kingdom conquered Israel and brought God's people into exile? (Triple points if you can name the ruler of this kingdom)
Babylon (& King Nebuchadnezzar II)
When is Christ's passion and death made present to us?
Mass
Why did Jesus ascend to Heaven?
To let His Apostles share in His work, and to be present to the Church through all time in the Eucharist
How did Venerable Fulton Sheen primarily evangelize to the world?
Television (though he also did via radio at first)
What does the word consubstantial mean?
"Of the same substance" - meaning God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are all God.
Which sacrament parallels God bringing the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt?
Baptism - deliverance through the waters!
Why did God send a Messiah?
To reverse the original sin and save us from the consequences of sin
How can we evangelize today?
By loving and praying for those around us, and preaching the Gospel to them
What religious order did St. Peter of Verona join?
Dominicans
Name the consequences of original sin for women and men, respectively.
Women: pain in childbirth
Men: suffering in daily work
What is a covenant?
An exchange of persons (like marriage). It is NOT a contract!
Why did Jesus get baptized if He never sinned?
To provide an example for us, who need to be baptized
What are the "three legs" of the "stool" that is the Church?
Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium