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"Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so." While talking about religion might be taboo in some schools, you won't find that in Catholic schools! You might be smarter than a 5th grader in math or science, but could you beat a Catholic school kid when it comes to religion?
Attending school is usually the same across the board, but when you attend Catholic school, there's a major difference - religion class. Every day, students settle down to learn about Jesus and the Bible. They're quizzed and tested, so you can usually be sure that they know the material. What about you?!
If you attended Catholic school, you probably think this will be a piece of cake for you. What if you didn't? Did you attend the CCD program a few days after school to learn about the Catechism? Maybe you were attending Bible study on the weekends. Your parents might've even had you watching EWTN with them.
With the entire Catholic faith built into their curriculum, could you beat a Catholic school kid on this quiz? While you obviously remember Jesus' name, can you remember who sentenced him to death? You might say your faith is "Catholic," but do you know what the word means?
Put down those Bibles and get ready for this quiz! Whether you were attending Bible study or going to CCD, let's see if you really are smarter than a Catholic school kid.
Peace be with you!
How many commandments did God give to Moses?
2
5
10
After Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, God gives him the Ten Commandments, 10 rules for his followers to abide by.
15
Who sentences Jesus to death?
Julius Caesar
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate gave the people a choice between freeing Jesus and another prisoner. Although he didn't believe Jesus should be condemned, he sentenced him to death after the crowd chose to free the other prisoner.
Augustus Caesar
Herod
What was the name of the prisoner that was released instead of Jesus?
Barabbas
When Pontius Pilate gave the crowd the option, they chose to free Barabbas, a thief, which left Jesus to be sentenced to death.
Judas
Simon
Thomas
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Peter was also known by which name?
Paul
Timothy
Simon
Peter was often referred to as "Simon Peter." Although his name was originally Simon, Jesus changed his name to Peter, which means "rock." Jesus used this name because Peter would be the rock that he would build the Church upon.
Luke
Who was the first Pope?
Matthew
Peter
After Jesus declared that Peter would be the rock that he would build his Church upon, Peter became the Vicar of Christ, which Catholics refer to as the Pope.
Luke
John
Where do souls go to be purified?
Heaven
Hell
Purgatory
When souls are not yet ready to enter the Kingdom of Heaven, they are said to go to purgatory to be purified.
Nowhere
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What is the name of the vessel that holds the host?
Tabernacle
Monstrance
The Monstrance is the vessel used to hold the Host after it has been consecrated. The Monstrance is kept in the tabernacle that can be found in every Catholic Church.
Chalice
Pestle
Where did God give Moses the 10 Commandments?
Vatican City
Mount Sinai
After Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, God led Moses to the top of Mount Sinai where he gifted him with the 10 commandments.
Jerusalem
Lima
The Immaculate Conception refers to whom?
Jesus
The Virgin Mary
Many believe the Immaculate Conception to be a dogma surrounding the birth of Jesus. It actually surrounds the story of Mary, who was born free of sin so that she could give birth to Christ.
Joseph
Peter
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Who makes up the Holy Trinity?
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus
Matthew, Mark, and Luke
God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit
God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit make up the Holy Trinity. Catholics make the sign of the cross to the Holy Trinity.
Peter, Paul, and Matthew
What day marks the beginning of Lent?
Immaculate Conception
Ascension Thursday
Assumption
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season where Jesus spent numerous days in the desert without food or water.
When does Lent happen?
Before Christmas
Before the Immaculate Conception
Before Easter
Lent is the period of time that falls before Easter. It begins with Ash Wednesday and ends during Holy Week.
Before the Assumption
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How many days did Jesus spend in the desert?
20
30
40
The Lenten season represents the time that Jesus spent 40 days and nights wandering in the desert. This time period ended when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem where he celebrated the Last Supper before his crucifixion.
50
Which of these is the 4th commandment?
I am the Lord thy God. Thou Shalt not have any strange gods before Me.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not steal.
Honor thy father and mother.
In the 10 commandments, the 4th one tells you to honor your mother and father.
How many books are there in the Pentateuch?
20
5
The Pentateuch is the first five books of the Bible. They begin with the story of creation in Genesis.
10
47
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Which of these is not a part of the Pentateuch?
Judges
The Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, is made up these five books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Leviticus
How many sacraments are there?
2
3
5
7
There are seven sacraments that Catholics can participate in, and while some are more common, there are others that some Catholics never experience.
Which of these is not a category of the sacraments?
Sacraments of Initiation
Sacraments of Obedience
There are three categories that the sacraments fall into and they include initiation, healing, and service.
Sacraments of Healing
Sacraments of Service
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Which of these is not a sacrament of initation?
Matrimony
The three sacraments of initiation are baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. Matrimony is actually a sacrament of service.
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Which holy day of obligation happens in August?
Ascension Thursday
Immaculate Conception
Assumption of Mary
Every August 15th, Catholics celebrate the Assumption of Mary into Heaven. This day is a holy day of obligation which means Catholics are obligated to attend mass.
The Feast of Mary
Who was chosen to help Jesus carry his cross?
Simon Peter
Paul
Simon of Cyrene
While Jesus was carrying his cross, he began to struggle under the weight of it. Simon of Cyrene, a bystander, was chosen to help Jesus carry his cross to Golgotha.
Judas
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On which day did Jesus celebrate the Last Supper?
Palm Sunday
Holy Thursday
On Holy Thursday, Jesus Christ celebrated the Last Supper where he consecrated the bread and wine into his body and blood.
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Where do the cardinals meet to elect the new Pope?
St. Peter's Basilica
Church of the Nativity
Sistine Chapel
In order to elect a new Pope, the college of cardinals must have a private meeting in the Sistine Chapel to decide on who that person should be. The cardinals are not allowed to leave until a new Pope is elected.
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Is Jesus Christ fully human or fully divine?
Human
Divine
Neither
Both
Jesus Christ is known as being both God and man, this makes him both fully human and fully divine.
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'Remember to keep holy the Lord's day' is which commandment?
1
3
In the 10 commandments, you'll find the reminder to keep the Lord's day holy, which reminds Catholics to attend mass.
4
9
What does the word 'Catholic' mean?
Promise
Followers
Christian
Universal
The word 'Catholic' means "universal" in Greek. The reasoning behind this is that the Catholic church is said to be accepting of all people.
How many Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary are there?
5
The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary are the first of four kinds of mysteries that come with the recitation of the rosary.
6
7
8
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Which of these is not one of the mysteries of the rosary?
Sorrowful
Luminous
Glorious
Passionate
There are a total of four mysteries of the rosary which go from joyful to sorrowful to glorious to luminous.
During the liturgical calendar, Ordinary Time is represented by which color?
Red
Blue
Purple
Green
During the liturgical calendar, Ordinary Time is represented by the color green. The altar, as well as the priest's cassock, are representative of the time.
How many Gospels are there?
2
4
In the Bible, there are four books of the Gospels, written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These books start the beginning of the New Testament.
6
8
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Which apostle is known for his writings to different colonies of people?
Andrew
Philip
Paul
St. Paul is known for the Pauline Epistles, a series of letters from him to the different groups of people. St. Paul wrote to the Romans, Corinthians, Philippians, Hebrews, and more. These letters are found in the New Testament.
Tomas
Which is the first Sacrament of the Catholic Church?
Confirmation
Reconciliation
Holy Orders
Baptism
Baptism is the first sacrament of the Catholic church. During this sacrament, the candidate is washed of the original sin that we are all born with.
What are the two colors of Advent?
Red and Green
Pink and Purple
The season of Advent is celebrated with the colors of purple and pink. Three Sundays are celebrated with purple while one is celebrated with pink.
Blue and Silver
Gold and Silver
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During Advent, the pink candle is lit during which Sunday?
1st
2nd
3rd
During Advent, each Sunday, a new candle is lit. For the first two Sundays as well as the last, a purple candle is lit, but during the 3rd Sunday, a pink candle is lit.
4th
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