Catholic Foundations Quiz

Catholic Foundations

• One God in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) is the Trinity.
• The Bible has two main parts: Old Testament and New Testament.
• The Catholic Bible contains 73 books (46 Old Testament, 27 New Testament).
• The canon is the official list of books.
• Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the four Gospel writers.
• Christmas celebrates the Incarnation (God becoming man).
• Easter celebrates the Resurrection (Jesus rising from the dead).
• Ascension is 40 days after Easter (Jesus returning to heaven).
• Pentecost is 50 days after Easter (Holy Spirit descending).
• The Paschal Mystery is the suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.
• The Paschal Mystery saves humans from eternal death.
• Sacraments are signs instituted by Jesus to give God's divine life.
• There are seven sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders).
• Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
• Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick.
• Sacraments of Service: Matrimony and Holy Orders.
• Sacramentals are objects used in prayer (rosary beads, holy water).
• The matter and form of Baptism are water and the Trinitarian Formula.
• The matter and form of Confirmation are sacred chrism and "I seal you with the gifts of the Holy Spirit."
• In marriage, the couple is the minister of the sacrament, the priest is witness.
• Liturgy is the official public worship of the Church.
• The Celebrant leads liturgical celebrations (priest or deacon).

Liturgical Calendar and Seasons

• The liturgical calendar follows Jesus’ life.
• Advent (preparing for Jesus' birth) uses purple vestments.
• Christmas uses white or gold vestments.
• Ordinary Time uses green vestments.
• Lent is a 40-day season of preparation for Easter that involves fasting, prayer, and charity.
• The Triduum is the last three days of Holy Week (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday).
• Grace is God’s undeserved gifts.
• Sacramental character marks someone as belonging to Christ.
• Baptism restores the relationship with God and forgives original sin.
• Baptism of Blood occurs when someone is killed for their faith.
• Symbols in sacraments have concrete and abstract meanings (e.g., fire, water, symbolic actions).
• There are four parts of Mass: Introductory Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and Concluding Rite.
• Mass includes readings (Old Testament, Gospel).
• Sunday Mass typically has multiple readings (including letters of St. Paul).
• There are three degrees of ordination (deacon, priest, bishop).

Sacraments, Ministry, and Faith

• The pope is the bishop of Rome. He doesn't receive a higher holy order.
• A diocese is a geographical area under a bishop.
• No sin is greater than God's mercy (all sins forgiven when truly sorry).
• Reconciliation (Confession) is the sacrament of forgiveness.
• Baptism’s primary effect is the forgiveness of original sin.
• In case of emergency, anyone can baptize someone.
• The Deposit of Faith is a teaching of both Scripture and tradition.
• Pre-Cana retreat, meetings, and Pre-Cana courses help prepare for marriage.
• Viaticum is the final Eucharist for the dying.
• The Trinity is composed of the three persons of God. God is one but three persons(consubstantial).
• Transubstantiation is the actual transformation of bread and wine.
• Revelation is the way God reveals himself to humanity.
• The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church.
• Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent.
• Jesus is really present in the Eucharist (with His body, blood, soul, and divinity).
• Scripture citations follow the form: Book Chapter:Verse (e.g., John 3:16).
• God created humanity in his image and likeness.

Other Key Concepts

• Apostolic succession is the passing down of blessing and power from the apostles to priests.
• Sin arises from the misuse of free will.
• The Gospels are the books about Jesus.
• Mary became pregnant with Jesus by the Holy Spirit.
• A new pope is chosen upon the death of the previous pope.
• The world knows a new pope has been elected when white smoke is seen.
• Pope Francis is the current pope.