Who wrote most of the Letters or Epistles to the early Christians? SAINT PAUL
Which of the Apostles betrayed Jesus? JUDAS
What angel announced the birth of Jesus? ANGEL GABRIEL
Who was the one non-synoptic Gospel writer? SAINT JOHN
What is the last book of the New Testament? BOOK OF REVELATION
During which Liturgical season do we pray the "O Antiphons"? ADVENT
Who does the prayer "Memorare" honor? MARY
What is the period of time between the Christmas season and the Lenten season called? ORDINARY TIME
What miracle did Jesus perform at the wedding Feast of Cana? CHANGED WATER INTO WINE
Who was the Apostle who doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead? SAINT THOMAS
Who is the visible head of the Catholic Church today? POPE
Who was the first person to see Jesus after His Resurrection? SAINT MARY MAGDALENE
What apostles were present at the Transfiguration of Jesus? PETER JAMES AND JOHN
Who was the first native born American to be canonized? SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON
Who is the Patroness of the Americas? OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
What is the oldest liturgical feast of Mary in the Church? THE ASSUMPTION
What Bishop of Philadelphia established the parochial Catholic Schools? SAINT JOHN NEUMANN
Which of the four Evangelists is the patron of physicians? SAINT LUKE
Who was the "Beloved Apostle?" SAINT JOHN
Under what title is Our Lady Patroness of the United States of America? THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
On what solemn feast did Gabriel, the Archangel, appear to Mary? THE ANNUNCIATION / MARCH 25
Who translated the Scriptures into Latin? SAINT JEROME
Besides his Gospel, what other book of the Bible was written by St. Luke? ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
What town was the place where Jesus grew up? NAZARETH
According to Tradition, who owned the tomb in which Jesus was buried? JOSEPH OF ARIMATHAEA
What color are the priests' vestments during Ordinary Time? GREEN
On September 29 we celebrate the feast of the Archangels. Name one of them. MICHAEL /GABRIEL/ RAPHAEL
What does the name CHRIST mean? THE ANOINTED
What does the name JESUS mean? GOD SAVES
How many of the Gospels tell the story of Jesus' death and sufferings? ALL FOUR OF THEM
What do we mean by the Paschal Mystery? PASSION, DEATH, RESURRECTION, ASCENSION
How many books are contained in the New Testament? TWENTY SEVEN
Name one of the two Gospels which contain the Infancy Narrative,MATTHEW /LUKE
Jesus is like us in all ways except _ _ SIN
St. Luke wrote the book in the New Testament known as - GOSPEL OF LUKE / ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Jesus prayed, healed, and taught through the power of whom? GOD, HIS FATHER
The Gospels are found in this part of the Bible. NEW TESTAMENT
Sometimes called the Apocalypse, the last book of the New Testament is known as REVELATION
Whom does John's Gospel describe as the Way, the Truth and the Life? JESUS
Jesus taught in the form of stories called _ _ _ _ PARABLES
The doctrine, based in Scripture, that states that Jesus had no human father is known as THE VIRGINAL CONCEPTION/ VIRGIN BIRTH
Which Mysteries of the Rosary include the Annunciation? JOYFUL
What do we call the cycle of feasts and seasons celebrating the events of the life of Jesus and His presence in the Church? THE LITURGICAL YEAR
What do we call the season of preparation for the Solemnity of Christmas? ADVENT
What does the word "Epistle" mean? LETTER
What do we call the Holy Spirit's influence on biblical authors? DIVINE INSPIRATION
Which book contains the inspired Word of God?. THE BIBLE
What is another word for "precursor?" FORERUNNER/HERALD
Which saint was a prophet, preacher, and cousin to Jesus? SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
Luke's Infancy narrative is written from whose viewpoint? MARY'S
Matthew's Infancy narrative is written from whose viewpoint? JOSEPH'S
Which Gospel was written first? SAINT MARK
In which book of the New Testament do we find an account of the early history of the Church? ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Where in the Bible can we find the life and teaching of Jesus? THE GOSPELS
What do we call the guidelines for Christ-like living found in the Sermon on the Mount? THE BEATITUDES
What prayer commemorates the Annunciation? HAIL MARY/ANGELUS
What do we call blest persons, places or objects? SACRAMENTALS
How many books are there in the whole Bible? SEVENTY-THREE
How many books are there in the Old Testament? FORTY-SIX
What is the date of the Solemnity of the Assumption? AUGUST 15
On what day did Jesus die? GOOD FRIDAY
When did Jesus give us his body and blood for the first time? THE LAST SUPPER/HOLY THURSDAY
What does the word "Messiah" mean? ANOINTED ONE / CHRIST
Who was the precursor who prepared the way for Jesus? SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST
What prayer did Jesus use to teach the Apostles how to pray? THE OUR FATHER
Name the writers of the Gospels. MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE, AND JOHN
What does "Synoptic" mean? LOOKING AT TOGETHER/ SIMILAR
What is another name for a "Gospel writer?” EVANGELIST
What great Jewish feast did Christ celebrate with his apostles at the Last Supper? PASSOVER
What nationality was Jesus? JEWISH
Who is referred to as "The New Moses?" JESUS
Which Apostle was the "doubter?" SAINT THOMAS
The virginal conception of Christ and the role of Joseph in the life of Jesus are recorded in which Gospel? SAINT MATTHEW
The only Gospel beginning with a prologue, referring to Jesus as the Word made flesh, was written by whom? SAINT JOHN
The Sermon on the Mount, which describes the Beatitudes, is found in which Gospel? SAINT MATTHEW/ SAINT LUKE
Jesus referred to His Father as - ABBA
Judas betrayed Jesus for the sum of - THIRTY PIECES OF SILVER
Jesus was arrested as he prayed in which garden? GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE
Who was the woman to discover the empty tomb? SAINT MARY MAGDALENE
Name one non-synoptic Gospel writer. SAINT JOHN
What action did Jesus perform to teach his Apostles that they must serve others? WASHING OF THE FEET
What is the greatest truth of our faith? RESURRECTION
Who is the only Gospel writer to describe Mary's Annunciation and Visitation? SAINT LUKE
When is the solemn feast of the Transfiguration? AUGUST 6
When is the Memorial of the Presentation of Mary? NOVEMBER21
Name a saint who was both a deacon and a Roman martyr. SAINT LAWRENCE
Who was a French Jesuit and also one of the North American martyrs? SAINT: ANTOINE DANIEL / CHARLES GARNIER / GABRIEL LALEMANT / ISAAC JOGUES I JOHN DE BREBEUF / JOHN DE LALANDE / NEOLCHABANEL / RENE GOUPIL
What archangel protects us in times of temptation from the devil? SAINT MICHAEL
Who is the patroness of South America? SAINT ROSE OF LIMA
When is the feast of the Birth of Mary celebrated? SEPTEMBER 8
When is the feast of Saints Simon and Jude? OCTOBER 28
Name the cousin of Jesus who was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Give the special name for the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures. TORAH/PENTATEUCH
On what day of the Liturgical year do we celebrate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem? PALM SUNDAY
What term means a special agreement made between God and his people? COVENANT
Who was Abraham's wife who accompanied him to the Land of Canaan? SARAH
What Old Testament person was sold into slavery by his own brothers? JOSEPH
On this saint's feast day the Church blesses the throats of people. SAINT BLAISE
This Archangel announced to Mary that she was to be the Mother of God. GABRIEL
What month is devoted to Mary and the Holy Rosary? OCTOBER
What is the practice of passing down the stories of our faith from generation to generation? TRADITION
How many letters did John write? THREE
Name one other apostle besides John and Paul who wrote an Epistle JUDE / PETER/ JAMES
Whose Gospel is known as the Gospel of Mary or the Gospel of Joy? LUKE
What occupation did Jesus have before he began his public life? CARPENTER
About how old was Jesus when he began his public life? THIRTY
About how old was Jesus when he died? THIRTY-THREE
What feast day celebrates the arrival of the Wise Men? EPIPHANY
What saint introduced Forty Hours in the United States? SAINT JOHN NEUMANN
Which month of the year is dedicated to the holy Souls in Purgatory? NOVEMBER
Which Archangel defeated Lucifer and protects God's people from evil? MICHAEL
Which Archangel was a companion on a long journey with Tobit? RAPHAEL
What holy day is celebrated on December 25th? CHRISTMAS
What amazing Philistine soldier was killed by the young David? GOLIATH
What evangelist also wrote the Book of Revelation? JOHN
When the Jewish people asked God for a King, who was consecrated the first king of Israel? SAUL
What is another name for the Canticle of Mary? MAGNIFICAT
What name literally means "God saves?" JESUS
What name literally means "I am who am?" YAHWEH
At what event did Jesus make his Apostles priests? THE LAST SUPPER/HOLY THURSDAY
What three-day celebration is the culmination of Holy Week? THETRIDUUM
What special title is given to any holy person who has been canonized by the Church? SAINT
Name the Bishop of Philadelphia who established the Forty Hours Devotion and began the building of the Cathedral/Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. SAINT JOHN NEUMANN
What saint started the first Catholic school in America and also started the community of the Sisters of Charity? SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETO N
Under what title of Mary do we honor twenty of the mysteries and events in the Life of Jesus and his mother? OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY
What do we call the short stories of the Kingdom of God that Jesus used to teach the people? PARABLES
What season of the Church Year is a preparation for Easter? LENT
What book of the Hebrew Scriptures contains the prayer songs of the people? PSALMS
Who is called the "new Adam?" JESUS
Who is called the "new Eve?" MARY
What Solemnity celebrates Mary conceived without original sin? IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
What feast day gives us a special opportunity to pray for all the souls in Purgatory? ALL SOULS DAY
What Solemnity celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus? EASTER
What feast day celebrates that each of us has a special protector from God who helps us on our way to heaven? GUARDIAN ANGELS
What solemn feast day is celebrated on January 1st? SOLEMNITY OF MARY
What feast day is celebrated on September 8th? BIRTHDAY OF MARY
What Solemnity is celebrated on December 8th? IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
What Holy Day reminds us to pray to all those in heaven who constantly intercede for us? ALL SAINTS DAY
What solemn feast day celebrates Mary taken to heaven body and soul? THE ASSUMPTION
What feast day celebrates the babies killed by King Herod in the place of Jesus after the visit of the Wise Men? HOLY INNOCENTS
What Solemnity begins the Church's Great Fifty Days? EASTER
What word of praise is not prayed in public liturgy during Lent? ALLELUIA
What is the first book of the Bible? GENESIS
Who were the parents of John the Baptist? ZACHARY AND ELIZABETH
Who were the parents of Jesus? MARY AND JOSEPH
What is the liturgical color of Advent? PURPLE
What is the liturgical color of Lent? PURPLE
What day celebrates Jesus' crucifixion and opening the gates of heaven? GOOD FRIDAY
What solemn feast day is celebrated 40 days after Easter? ASCENSION OF JESUS
What feast day in September celebrates the Glory of the Cross during Ordinary Time? THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS
What do we call the first day of the liturgical year? FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
What do we call the first day of Lent? ASH WEDNESDAY
What is the liturgical color of Christmas? WHITE
What is the liturgical color of Easter time? WHITE
What saint is known as the patron of impossible cases? SAINT JUDE
What saint is known as the first and best disciple of Jesus? MARY
Who was the cousin of Mary? ELIZABETH
Who helped Jesus carry his cross on Good Friday? SIMON OF CYRENE
Who wiped the face of Jesus with a cloth? VERONICA
Who went with Mary on the Way of the Cross? JOHN I MARY MAGDALENE
Who denied he knew Jesus after he was arrested? PETER
What saint is also called the Little Flower? SAINT THERESE
What saint composed the prayer, the Memorare? SAINT BERNARD
How many apostles did Jesus have during his public ministry on earth? TWELVE
What mystery of our faith celebrates the Word of God becoming flesh in human form? INCARNATION
What saint founded a religious order known as the Order of Preachers and taught people to pray the Rosary? SAINT DOMINIC
What part of the Bible is known as the Christian Scriptures? NEW TESTAMENT
On what day during Holy Week do we recall the Crucifixion of Jesus? GOOD FRIDAY
On what day during Holy Week do we recall that Jesus showed his love by washing the feet of his apostles? HOLY THURSDAY
Under what title of Mary do we honor her appearance to an Aztec Indian named Juan Diego when her image appeared on his cloak? OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
l 71. What saint was known for her "Little Way" of following Jesus and has now been named a Doctor of the Church? SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS
Who was the first Patriarch of God's chosen people? ABRAHAM
What term is given to the friends of Jesus who were sent to preach the Good News and baptize in the name of the Trinity? APOSTLES
Which apostle was the first called by Jesus? ANDREW
What was Peter's name when he first met Jesus? SIMON
What friend of Jesus did Jesus raise from the dead? LAZARUS
Who were the sisters of Lazarus? MARY AND MARTHA
What do we call the raising of our mind and heart to God? PRAYER
Who is the ordinary minister of Confirmation? BISHOP
What do we call the habit of doing something good? VIRTUE
What is another name for mental prayer? MEDITATION
What do we call prayers recited for nine days? NOVENAS
Who administers the Sacrament of Matrimony? THE COUPLE
Who was the first Patriarch of the Hebrew people? ABRAHAM
In which book of the Bible can the story of the First Passover be found? EXODUS
In which book of the Bible can the creation stories be found? GENESIS
What does the word "Benediction" mean? BLESSING
Who was the brother of Moses? AARON
Who was Abraham's son? ISAAC
Who sold his birthright to his brother, Jacob? ESAU
What helps us decide right from wrong? CONSCIENCE
What prayer expresses our beliefs? CREED
What do we call the words of forgiveness pronounced by the priest in confession? ABSOLUTION
Which books of the Bible tell about the prophets? PROPHETIC
Which books of the Bible tell about the events in the lives of the Hebrews? HISTORICAL
What is another name for the Pentateuch? TORAH
What is another name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation? PENANCE
Which feast ends the Liturgical Year? CHRIST THE KING
The Mass has two main parts. Name one of them. LITURGY OF WORD / LITURGY OF EUCHARIST
What do we call the book that contains the readings for Mass? LECTIONARY
What do we call the book that contains the celebrant's prayers for Mass? SACRAMENT ARY
Which sacrament welcomes us into the Catholic Church? BAPTISM
Who was the leader of the Israelites after Moses? JOSHUA
Who was the last and most important judge? SAMUEL
Who was the greatest king? DAVID
Who was the king who asked God for wisdom? SOLOMON
Who was the father of King David? JESSE
Who was the prophet taken to heaven in a fiery chariot? ELIJAH
Which sacrament consecrates a man to the service of God? HOLY ORDERS
What do we call the fragrant oil used in Baptism and Confirmation? CHRISM