2025 AOP Religion Bee Study Guide PDF

Archdiocese of Philadelphia 2025 Religion Bee Study Guide Old Testament 1. Who was the first anointed king of Israel? Saul 2. What is a sacred oath or agreement between God & man called? A covenant 3. God renewed His covenant with Jacob & changed his name to what? Is...

Archdiocese of Philadelphia 2025 Religion Bee Study Guide Old Testament 1. Who was the first anointed king of Israel? Saul 2. What is a sacred oath or agreement between God & man called? A covenant 3. God renewed His covenant with Jacob & changed his name to what? Israel 4. Which king of Israel was especially known for his wisdom? Solomon 5. What sign marked the doorways of the Israelites at the original Passover? Lamb’s Blood 6. Who as a baby was placed in a basket among weeds so that the Egyptians would not harm him? Moses 7. In the Old Testament Book of Tobit, which angel was the faithful companion of Tobias? St. Raphael 8. What word is used to refer to the first five books of the Old Testament? Torah or Pentateuch 9. What title is given to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? Israelites or Hebrews 10. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, He made them leave. What is the name of the place they left? The Garden of Eden 11. What is the wooden box called in which the tablets of the 10 Commandments, Aaron’s Staff, & some manna from the desert were kept? The Ark of the Covenant 12. What did God do to the people of Babel? Confused their language  1 13. Who is the model of faith in God in the Old Testament? He became the Father of the Chosen People. Abraham 14. What do we call the Jewish festival that commemorates the delivery of the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt? Passover 15. What do we call the house of worship of God first built by Soloman. It provided a place for the priest to offer sacrifice, to adore and give thanks to God and to ask for forgiveness. Temple 16. What is the name of God, in Hebrew, which God told Moses from the burning bush? It means "I am who am." or "I cause to be all that is." Yahweh 17. What name is given to one who is called to speak for God and to call the people to be faithful to the Covenant? A major section of the Old Testament presents the messages and actions of these people. Prophets 18. What is the great collection of Hebrew religious songs that Jews & Christians pray today? Psalms 19. What does “Genesis”, the first book of the Bible, mean? Beginning/Beginnings 20. How many Psalms are there in the Old Testament Book of Psalms? 150 21. Who was the prophet of the Old Testament who didn’t want God to forgive the sinners of Nineveh? Jonah 22. Which book of the Bible is a dramatic poem dealing with the suffering of the innocent? The Book of Job 23. What musical instrument did Joshua tell the priest to use to crack the walls of Jericho? Horns  2 New Testament 24. In what town did Jesus spend most of his life? Nazareth 25. According to the New Testament, when does the Holy Spirit first appear visibly in Jesus’ life? At Jesus’ baptism 26. Who ordered John the Baptist killed & how was it done? Herod had him beheaded. 27. Whom did Jesus take with Him to the Mountain of the Transfiguration? Peter, James, and John 28. Which two Old Testament figures appeared with Jesus at the Transfiguration? Moses and Elijah 29. Which Gospel writer is symbolized by a lion? Mark 30. What is the title that means "anointed one?" It is from a Greek word that means the same thing as the Hebrew word Messiah, or "anointed." It is the name given to Jesus as priest, prophet and king. Christ 31. Who were the parents of John the Baptist? Zechariah (or Zachary) & Elizabeth 32. Which Gospel writer is symbolized by an eagle? John 33. Where & when did the Last Supper take place? Holy Thursday & in the Upper Room 34. What action did Jesus perform at the Last Supper to call his Apostles to be servants? Washing their feet 35. Which Gospel writer is symbolized by a man? Matthew 36. In his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, what term (which means “Dad”) did Jesus use to refer to God the Father? Abba 3 37. Who was the Sadducee who was the High Priest at the time of Jesus' Passion, Death, & Resurrection, who said that Jesus had blasphemed and should be crucified? Caiaphas 38. For how many days after the Resurrection did Jesus appear to His disciples before He ascended into Heaven? 40 days 39. What is the shortest Gospel? Mark 40. How did the soldiers decide who would get Christ’s seamless garment? They cast lots 41. Who helped Jesus carry the Cross to Calvary? Simon of Cyrene 42. Who wiped Jesus face with her veil as He carried His Cross? St. Veronica 43. Who allowed Jesus to be buried in the tomb that he had purchased? Joseph of Arimathea 44. What is the first book of the New Testament? St. Matthew 45. Which Gospel writer is symbolized by an ox? Luke 46. What do we call the event when Mary agreed to become the Mother of God? This feast is celebrated on March 25, nine months before Christmas. The Annunciation 47. Which Gospel records the event of Jesus changing water into wine at the Wedding at Cana? The Gospel of John 48. The Parable of the Prodigal Son is often used to teach about which sacrament? Penance / Confession / Reconciliation  49. Which Gospel Evangelist is also credited with writing the Acts of the Apostles? St. Luke 50. Name two people in the Gospel of Luke to whom the Archangel Gabriel appeared? Zechariah/Zachary Mary 51. Toward what city was Saul (St. Paul) headed when he was blinded, fell to the ground, heard Christ’s voice, and had his conversion? Damascus 4 52. According to ancient custom, what is the name of the repentant criminal crucified next to Jesus? Dismas or St. Dismas 53. What was the name of the blind man to whom Jesus gave sight? Bartimaeus 54. What term, from the Greek work meaning to "see together," describes the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke? Synoptic 55. Which book of the Bible tells us about Pentecost and the great things the Apostles did after Jesus’ Ascension, as well as about the beginnings of the Church? Acts of the Apostles 56. How many books are in the New Testament? 27 57. What book of the New Testament offers encouragement to Christians living through persecution? Revelation 58. Why did the Pharisees question Jesus for curing the man with a withered hand? It was done on the Sabbath 59. According to Luke where did Jesus go after his baptism? To the desert 60. Which is not one of the original twelve apostles… James, Luke or Thomas? Luke Catholic Faith, Beliefs, and Church Teaching 61. What is the mystery that is the Passion, Death, Resurrection, & Ascension of Jesus called? Paschal Mystery 62. What do we call a brief summary of what people believe. This word comes from the Latin, meaning "I believe." Creed 63. What is the mark of the Church that refers to the Church being universal or open to all people? Catholic 5 64. What is the central mystery of the Christian Faith? Trinity / Holy Trinity Most Holy Trinity 65. What term refers to Mary being conceived without Original Sin? Immaculate Conception 66. What do we call the summary of Chistian beliefs developed by the bishops at the first two councils of the Church, held in A.D. 325 and 381? It is the Creed shared by most Christians in the East and in the West. Nicene Creed 67. What do we call the mystery of the Son of God, Jesus, becoming human without the loss of his divinity in order to save us. Incarnation 68. What is the term for Mary being taken body and soul into Heaven at the end of her earthly life? Assumption or Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 69. What do we call the entry of Jesus into God's presence in heaven? Ascension 70. What two elements together make up the single deposit of the Word of God, which remains present and active in the Church? Scripture and Tradition 71. What term is given to the revealed teaching of Christ, which the Magisterium of the Church has declared Catholics are obliged to believe? Doctrine  72. Which of the four Marks of the Church does this describe? The Church continues to hand on the teaching of the apostles through their successors, the bishops, in union with the successor St. Peter, the Pope. Apostolic 73. What do we call the living, teaching office of the Church? This office, through the bishops & with the pope, provides an authentic interpretation of the Word of God. It ensures faithfulness to the teaching of the apostles in matters of faith & morals. Magisterium 6 Rosary 74. Which set of mysteries of the Rosary was introduced by Pope Saint John Paul II in October 2002? They focus on the Public Ministry of Jesus. Luminous Mysteries or Mysteries of Light 75. What is the third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary? The Nativity / The Nativity of our Lord / Birth of Christ / Birth of Jesus 76. What is the fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary? Transfiguration 77. What is the first Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary? Agony in the Garden 78. What is the fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary? Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary / Coronation 79. How many Hail Mary’s are in a Rosary? 53 80. What are the four sets of Mysteries for the Rosary? Joyful, Glorious, Luminous, and Sorrowful Virtues, Commandments, and Works of Mercy 81. What is the first Commandment? I am the Lord your God, you shall not have strange gods before me. 82. Prudence, Justice, Temperance, & Fortitude are the four what? Cardinal Virtues 83. What is another name for the Decalogue? The Ten Commandments 84. What is the third Commandment? Keep holy the Lord’s Day. 85. Which of the Cardinal Virtues disposes us to control our desires & to use rightly those things that please our senses? Temperance 86. What are bad habits that incline one to evil & are the opposite of virtues? Vices 87. What is a habitual & firm power to do good? Virtue 7 88. By which of the Theological Virtues do we firmly trust that God will give us the grace necessary for eternal happiness and the means to obtain it? Hope 89. Which of the virtues helps us to integrate our sexuality with our spiritual nature? All people are called to practice this virtue. Chastity 90. What is the tenth Commandment? You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods. 91. Which of the Cardinal Virtues disposes us to do what is good in spite of any difficulty? Fortitude 92. The corporal works of mercy are acts of love to help what kind of needs of our neighbors? Bodily needs or corporal needs 93. What are three of the corporal works of mercy? Feed the hungry; Give drink to the thirsty; Clothe the naked; Shelter the Homeless; Visit / Comfort the sick; Visit the imprisoned; Bury the dead. 94. Which of the Cardinal Virtues disposes us in all situations to form right judgments about what we must do or not do? Prudence  95. When you volunteer your time working in a food pantry you fulfill which corporal work of mercy? Feed the hungry. 96. Spiritual works of mercy are acts of love towards our neighbor to help with what kind of needs? Needs of their soul / spirit 97. Which of the Cardinal Virtues helps us to give a person what is owed to him or her? Justice 98. What are the three Theological Virtues (also known as the Supernatural Virtues)? Faith, Hope, & Charity (love) 99. By which of the Theological Virtues do we firmly believe all the truths which God has revealed? Faith 8 100.What is another name for the four chief moral or human virtues? Cardinal Virtue 101.Name two out of the four chief Cardinal Virtues. Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude 102.The virtue by which one loves God above all things & one’s neighbor as oneself for the love of God is the virtue of? Charity The Teachings and sayings of Jesus 103.Who did Jesus say was the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven? “Anyone who makes himself like a little child.” 104.What does Jesus teach is the greatest commandment? To love God with our whole heart, mind, soul, and strength / To love God above all else. 105.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit:... for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 106.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake:... for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 107.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are the peacemakers:... for they shall be called sons of God. 108.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are they that mourn... for they shall be comforted. 109.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness:... for they shall be satisfied. 110.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are the meek:... for they shall inherit the earth. 111.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are the merciful:... for they shall obtain mercy. 9 112.Complete this Beatitude: Blessed are the pure in heart:... for they shall see God. 113.What do we call the words of Jesus, written in chapters 5 through 7 in the Gospel of Matthew, in which Jesus reveals how he has fulfilled God's law given to Moses? The chapters begin with the Beatitudes and include the Lord's Prayer. The Sermon the Mount 114.What do we call a story by Jesus that teaches about God and the Kingdom of God through everyday experiences? Parable 115.When did Jesus say to his disciples, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” At the calming of the sea 116.What parable answers the questions, “Who is my neighbor?” The Good Samaritan 117.Where did Jesus pray “Let this cup pass from me?” At Gethsemani  118.Through which special prayer did Jesus teach us to ask forgiveness? The Our Father Sin and Moral teaching 119.There are three things that make a sin mortal; 1) The sin must be serious; 2) The person must know that the sin is serious. What is the third? The person must do it anyway or freely choose it anyway or give free consent of the will. 120.The only people who go to hell are those who die in un-repented what? Mortal Sin 121.What sin results from a person desiring the good of another? Envy 10 122.What do we call the consequence of the disobedience of the first human beings? Original Sin 123.What do we call lying under oath or making a promise under oath without planning to keep it? This is both a sin and a crime. It is a violation of the 2nd and 8th Commandments. Perjury 124.What do we call the opinion that race determines human traits and capacities and that a particular race has an inherent, or inborn, superiority. Racism 125.What do we call leading another person to sin by bad example? Scandal 126.What do we call social situations and institutions that are against the will of God? These sins include racism, sexism, structures that deny people access to adequate health care and the destruction of the environment for the benefit of a few. Social Sin  127.What do we call a prejudice or discrimination based on sex. especially discrimination against women? Sexism 128.What do we call those sins that can lead us to more serious sin? They are pride, avarice, envy, anger, gluttony, lust and sloth. Capital Sins or deadly sins 129.What is the name of the inner voice that tells us what is good and what is evil? Conscience Sacraments 130.What is the sacrament that is the only ordinary way by which mortal sins are forgiven? Penance, Reconciliation or confession 131.What two sacraments did Jesus institute on Holy Thursday? The Eucharist & Holy Orders 132.How long must we fast before we receive communion? One hour 11 133.What is any intentional thought, word, deed, or omission that breaks God’s law? Sin 134.What do we call the sorrow we feel when we know that we have sinned, followed by the decision not to sin again? Contrition 135. The word “Baptism” means what? To plunge” or “To immerse” 136.What are the essential words that must be said in Baptism? “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” 137.Name the sacrament in which a person has the oil of the sick applied and receives the strength, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties associated with illness. Anointing of the Sick 138.What sacrament completes the grace we receive in Baptism? It seals us with the grace through the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation 139.The  sacrament in which we give thanks to God for giving us Jesus Christ. The Body and Blood of Christ which we receive at Mass. Holy Eucharist 140.What do we call the act of prayerfully thinking about what we have said or done in light of what the Gospel asks of us? It is an important part of our preparing to celebrate the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Examination of Conscience 141.What do we call the forgiveness we receive from God through the priest in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation? Absolution 142.Name the Sacrament through which the laying on of hands men receive a permanent, sacramental mark that calls them to minister to the Church. Holy Orders 143.Name the sacrament through which a baptized man and woman make a solemn agreement to be partners for life, both for their own good and for bringing up children. Matrimony 12 144.What do we call the unique transformation of the bread and wind in the Eucharist into the Body and Bood of the risen Jesus Christ, while retaining its physical appearance as bread and wine? Transubstantiation 145.We cannot we receive the sacrament of Holy Communion with what kind of sin on our soul? Mortal Sin Liturgy, Liturgical year, and feast days 146.What do we call the second half of the Mass in which the bread and wine are transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, which we then receive in Holy Communion? Liturgy of the Eucharist 147.What do we call the explanation by a bishop, a priest, or a deacon of the  Word of God in the liturgy? It relates the Word of God to our life as Christians today. Homily 148.What is another name for the Divine Office? The Liturgy of the Hours 149.What is the most important sacramental celebration of the Church, established by Jesus at the Last Supper as a remembrance of his Death and Resurrection? Mass 150.What part of the Mass symbolizes our giving of our lives to God in the offering of bread and wine and the money we place in the basket? Presentation of the Gifts 151.Which solemnity is celebrated on August 15? Assumption or Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 152.What do we call the first half of the Mass in which we listen to God's Word from the Bible and consider what it means for us today? Liturgy of the Word 153.On what day in the liturgical year is there a solemn service, but not Mass? Good Friday 13 154.Which solemnity is celebrated on January 1? Mother of God or Mary, Mother of God 155.With the start of what liturgical season does a new Church year begin? Advent 156.What feast day do we celebrate on the last day of the liturgical season? Christ the King 157.Which solemnity is celebrated on December 8? Immaculate Conception 158.Which Solemnity is celebrated November 1? All Saints 159.On which Sunday is the Passion read? Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday 160.On what night during Holy Week do we celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and Holy Orders? Holy Thursday 161.This prayer in the Mass is not sung during the seasons of Advent and Lent. The Gloria 162.What day is often called the “Birthday of the Church?” Pentecost 163.On what day during Holy Week do we commemorate the Passion and Death of Jesus? Good Friday Holy Objects and Sacramentals 164.What object is used to mark the weeks leading up to the feast of Christmas? Advent Wreath 165.What is contained in the cruets at Mass? Water and Wine 166.Which holy object is usually in the form of a sunburst, often gold in color, & has the Eucharist placed in it during periods of Eucharistic adoration. Its name means “to show.” Monstrance or Ostensorium 167.What is the official book of readings used at Mass that the Lector reads from called? Lectionary 168.What is the name of the candle lit during the Easter Vigil? Paschal Candle 14 169.What is the name of the perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, that is used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders? Chrism 170.What do we call an object, a prayer or a blessing given by the Church to help us grow in our spiritual life? Sacramental 171.What is the stemmed cup called that is used on the altar at Mass to hold the wine that is consecrated into the blood of Christ? The Chalice. 172.What do we call the prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in which we meditate on the mysteries of Jesus Christ's life while praying the Hail Mary’s? The Rosary  173.What is the name of the container in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept so that Holy Communion can be taken to the sick and the dying? Tabernacles 174.What is the name of the large ring that the Bishop wears? Episcopal ring 175.What is the name of the Bishop’s tall hat? Miter 176.What is used as a symbol of our prayers rising to God? Incense 177.What is a common term in Catholicism used for the rounds of unleavened bread consecrated during Mass to become the real body of Christ. Hosts 178.What is the symbol that represents our redemption as Christians? The Cross Saints, Angels, and People 179.Who is the Patron Saint of Workers? St. Joseph 180.Which Saint was known for helping the “poorest of the poor” in Calcutta, India? St. Teresa of Calcutta 181. What do we call a consecrated religious woman whose ministry commits them to silence, contemplation, and prayer? A Nun 15 182.Who are the three archangels named in the Bible? St. Michael, St. Gabriel, & St. Raphael 183.What is the special title given to certain bishops by the pope to honor them and to make them part of his closest advisers? Cardinals 184.Which Saint came from a wealthy Philadelphia family and used her great wealth to help educate African-Americans and Native Americans? St. Katharine Drexel 185.Which of the 12 Apostles shares a feast day with St. Jude the Apostle?  St. Simon / St. Simon the Apostle St. Simon the Zealot 186.Who was the Saint who started the first Catholic schools in the United States? She is also the first Saint born in what would soon become the United States. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 187.What is the Hebrew word for teacher? Rabbi 188.Which group of angels have their feast day celebrated on October 2nd? The Guardian Angels 189.Who was the first of the 12 Apostles to be martyred? St. James the Greater 190.Who was the mother, who prayed for her son, Augustine, to turn from a life of sin and become a Catholic Christian? St. Monica 191.Who was the first Native American to be named a Saint? St. Kateri Tekakwitha 192.Which Apostle is known as the “Saint of Impossible Causes”? St. Jude / St. Jude Thaddeus 193.Which Saint had visions and apparitions about Jesus’ Divine Mercy in the 1930s and wrote about them in her diary entitled, “Divine Mercy in My Soul." St. Faustina 16 194.Who is the English martyr who fell out of favor with King Henry VIII & later had his head chopped off by him. He is now the Patron Saint of Lawyers & those in the Legal Profession? St. Thomas More 195.Which Dominican Saint is the Patron Saint of Catholic schools and wrote the great Eucharistic hymn, Tantum Ergo? St. Thomas Aquinas 196.Which Saint is the founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits)? St. Ignatius of Loyola or St. Ignatius Loyola 197.What great Swedish Saint, who was a wife and mother, also had great visions of Jesus’ Passion and Death? St. Bridget of Sweden or St. Bridget 198.Who is one of the patron saints of physicians? Sts. Cosmas and Damian or St. Luke 199. Who is the patron saint of parish Priests? St. John Vianney 200.Who is the patron saint of police officers? St. Michael or St. Michael the Archangel 201.Who is the patron saint of athletes? St. Sebastian 202. Who is the patron saint of throat ailments? St. Blaise 203. Who is the patron saint of ecology and the environment? St. Francis of Assisi 204.Who was the first Catholic to be elected President of the United States of America? John F. Kennedy 205.Who first translated the Bible into Latin (this translation is known as the Vulgate)? St. Jerome 206.During the time of the Protestant Reformation, who declared himself as head of the Church of England? King Henry VIII 207.Who was the first woman saint to follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi? St. Clare 17 208.Who founded a religious community known as the Order of Preachers? St. Dominic 209.Which apostle had worked as a tax collector? St. Matthew 210.Name this saint: As a convert, he became the "Apostle to the Gentiles," and proved to be the right man to build a bridge between the Jews and Gentiles. St. Paul 211.Who is the Patroness of the Americas? She appeared to Juan Diego in  Mexico in 1521. Our Lady of Guadalupe 212.Name the saint to whom Our Blessed Moher proclaimed that she is the Immaculate Conception. Since that time millions of people have visited Lourdes. St. Bernadette 213.Name the apostle: This apostle is thought to be the person referred to as "the disciple Jesus loved." He was the only apostle to stand beneath the cross and Jesu asked him to take care of Mary. St. John 214.Name the apostle: According to the Acts of the Apostles, this apostle fell and died in a field he had bought with his blood money. Judas 215.Name the apostle: This apostle claimed that he would not believe that Jesus had truly risen unless he could touch his wounds. St. Thomas 216.Who wrote about half the letters to the early Christian churches? St. Paul 217.Whom did Jesus select to lead the Church? St. Peter 218.Who was the first martyr? St. Stephen 219.What is the name of those baptized faithful that are not called to the ordained ministry or to the consecrated life? The Laity or Lay People 220.What is the name of an ordained minister who assists the Priest during the Liturgy of the Word & the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Deacon 221.What name is given to people who lived holy lives in the desert or in caves away from the world? Hermits 18 222.What is the most commonly used title for the Chief Vicar of Christ on earth? The Pope 223.What do we call one of twelve special men who accompanied Jesus in his ministry and were witnesses to the Resurrection? This word means "one sent?" Apostle 224.What name was given by the Jews to foreign people after the Exile? They  were non-believers who worshiped false gods. Gentiles 225.What title is given to a man who has received the fullness of Holy Orders? As a successor to the original apostles, he takes care of the Church and is a principal teacher in it. Bishop 226.What do we call those men who are set apart as sacred ministers to serve the Church through Holy Orders? Clergy or Priest 227.What term is principally used to describe the writers of the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John? Evangelist 228.What do you call the head bishop of an Archdiocese? Archbishop General 229. What are the three vows professed by members of religious orders? Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience 230. Who said that He is the perfect image of the Father (but He is not the Father)? Jesus, God the Son, the Son, or the Son of God 231. Which grace confers on our souls a sharing in the lie of God Himself? Hint: To get to Heaven when he or she dies, a person has to die in this kind of grace. Sanctifying Grace 232. Which day of the week during Lent are we called to abstain from meat? Friday 19 233. How many days is a novena? Novena 234. Before Pope Francis became Pope, he was an archbishop in which country? Argentina 235. What was the first diocese in the United States? Baltimore 236. Who is considered the “New Eve?” Mary The Blessed Virgin Mary The Mother of  God 237. The pope is the successor of Peter. He is also the bishop of what city? Rome True/False 238. True or False? -- The word “Trinity” is used in Scripture. False 239. True or False? -- Being created in the “image of God” means that human beings are capable of knowing & loving their Creator. True 240. True or False? – We can know with certainty which people go to Hell. False 241. True or False: The Liturgy of the Word can also be a public prayer and proclamation of God's Word that is not followed by the Liturgy of the Eucharist. True 242. True or false? There are two sacraments of initiation. False. There are three: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. 243. true or false: there are some big sins that cannot be forgiven in confession? False 244. True or false Only the saints in heaven can be holy.. False Definitions (General) 245.What is the name of the priests’ residence or house? Rectory 246.What is the name of the residence or house of religious sisters? Convent 20 247.What is the name of the secluded meeting of Roman Catholic Cardinals when choosing a Pope? Conclave or Papal Conclave 248.What does the word “Emmanuel” mean? God with us 249.What do we call that place or state of further purification from sin for those who died in the state of grace, but are not yet ready for Heaven? Purgatory 250.What name is given to the gift of God, given to us without our meriting it. It fills us with God's life and makes it possible for us always to be his friends. Grace 251.What is the name of the prayer that commemorates the Incarnation and is traditionally recited at 6 am, 12 noon, and 6 pm? The Angelus 252.What is the term that refers to a false teaching which goes contrary to an official doctrine of the Catholic faith? Heresy 253.The complete rejection of the Christian Faith by a baptized person is called what? Apostasy 254.The study of God is called what? Theology 255.What do you call the members of the Church in a particular area, united in faith and the sacraments and gathered under the leadership of a bishop? Diocese 256.What do we call the sharing of the good news, by word or example, of the salvation we have received in Jesus Crist? Evangelization 257.What do we call the state of life recognized by the Church in which men an women freely respond to a call to follow Jesus by living the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in community with others? Religious life 258.What do we call the unity of all, dead or living, who have been saved in Jesus Christ? It is based on our one faith and is nourished by our participation in the Eucharist. Communion of Saints 21 259.What do we call the Jewish place of assembly for prayer, instruction and study of the Law. After the destruction of the Temple in 57 B.C. these were organized as places to maintain Jewish faith and worship. Synagogue 260.What do we call the People of God throughout the whole world, or diocese (the local Church), or the assembly of those called together to worship God? Church 261.What do we call the holy writings of Jews & Christinas collected in the Old & New Testaments of the Bible? Scripture 22