Basic Catholic Questions Grade Six
K.1. How many gods are there? There is ONE God. K.2. Who made the world and everything in it? God made the world and everything in it. K.3. Who is our Creator? God is our Creator. K.4. Why are we special to God? Because we are made in His image. K.5. How should we show our Love for God? By keeping His Commandments. K.6. Who does God love? God loves everyone. K.7. Who is Jesus? Jesus is the Son of God. 2
K.8. Who is Mary? Mary is the Mother of God. K.9. Who is Joseph? Joseph is Jesus foster father or His father on earth. 1.1. What tree did God tell Adam and Eve not to eat from? The tree of knowledge of Good and Evil. 1.2. What do we call the sin of Adam and Eve? It is called Original Sin. 1.3. Because of Adam and Eve, what are we all born with? We are born with Original Sin. 1.4. After Adam and Eve sinned, what did God promise? God promised to send a Savior. 3
1.5. Name the Ten Commandments. 1. I am the Lord your God, you shall not have false gods before me. 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord in vain. 3. Keep holy the Lord s Day. 4. Honor your father and your mother. 5. You shall not kill. 6. You shall not commit adultery. 7. You shall not steal. 8. You shall not bear false witness. 9. You shall not covet your neighbor s wife. 10. You shall not covet your neighbor s goods. 1.6. Who do the first three Commandments teach us to love? They teach us to love God. 1.7. Who do the last seven Commandments teach us to love? They teach us to love others and ourselves. 1.8. What is sin? Sin is knowing that something is wrong and choosing it anyway. It is an offense against God. 4
1.9. Who do we hurt when we sin? God, others, ourselves. 1.10. Why did God make you? God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world so that I can be happy with Him in Heaven. 1.11. Why do we pray? To Praise God; to Ask for help; to Thank God; and to be Sorry for our sins. (PATS) 1.12. When did Jesus say the First Mass? At the Last Supper. 1.13. At Mass, what do the bread and wine become? The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. 1.14. What do we prepare for during Advent? The birthday of Jesus. 1.15. What do we prepare for during Lent? Easter. 5
1.16. What do we call the day when Jesus had the Last Supper with His Apostles and changed the bread and wine into His Body and Blood? Holy Thursday. 1.17. What is the name of the day on which Jesus suffered and died on the cross? Good Friday. 1.18. What do we call the day when Jesus rose from the dead? Easter Sunday. 1.19. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign, instituted by Christ that gives us grace. 1.20. What are the 7 Sacraments? Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick. 1.21. What apostle became the first Pope? Peter. 2.1. What do we call drawing good out of evil and showing kindness and compassion? Mercy 6
2.2. All sacraments are made up of two signs. What are they? Matter and Form 2.3 What is the matter of a sacrament? That part of a sacrament which is used to perform the sacramental rite. Something you can see, hear, touch, or smell. 2.4 What is the form of a sacrament? The words that the priest or deacon uses when they perform a sacrament. 2.5 What is faith? Faith is the power that God gives us that helps us to BELIEVE in Him. 2.6 What are the two KINDS of sin? Actual and original 2.7 What is actual sin? Actual sin is any sin which we ourselves commit. 2.8 What are the two TYPES of actual sin? Mortal and venial 7
2.9 What is a venial sin? Venial sin is an act of disobedience against the law of God in a lesser matter, or in a serious matter, but done without full knowledge or consent. 2.10 What is a Mortal sin? Mortal sin is an act of disobedience against the law of God in a serious matter, done with full knowledge and deliberate consent. 2.11 What are the steps for receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)? 1. I go into the confessional and kneel 2. I make the Sign of the Cross and say: Bless me Father for I have sinned. 3. I say: This is my first confession or It has been one week, or one month since my last confession. 4. I confess my sins. 5. I listen to what the priest tells me. 6. I say the Act of Contrition loud enough for the priest to hear me. 7. After I receive absolution from the priest, I say: Thank You Father. 8. After leaving the confessional, I say the penance the priest has given me and thank God for forgiving my sins. 8
2.12 On Holy Thursday, what was Jesus celebrating with His Apostles at the Last Supper? A Passover Meal 2.13 What are the two main parts of the Mass? Liturgy of the Eucharist Liturgy of the Word 2.14 What are the three things necessary before we receive the Eucharist? 1. We must have no mortal sin on our soul. 2. Must fast for one hour. 3. And we must believe that it is truly Jesus who we are receiving. 2.15 To be happy, I must please God in. (Everything) 2.16 Are God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit equal? Yes 2.17 Who committed the first sin? The bad angels committed the first sin. 9
2.18 Who committed the first sin on earth? Adam and Eve. 2.19 What is the Immaculate Conception? The Blessed Virgin Mary who was conceived without original sin. 2.20 Did God become man? Yes, in Jesus, who is the Second Person of the Trinity. 2.21 Why did God the Son (Jesus) become man? To satisfy for the sins of all men and to help everybody gain Heaven. 2.22 How did Jesus satisfy for the sins of all men? By His sufferings and death on the Cross. 2.23 How does Jesus help all men get to Heaven? He does this through the Catholic Church. 2.24 How does the Catholic Church help us to gain Heaven? Through the sacraments 10
2.25 What did Baptism do for you? Baptism washed away original sin from my soul and made my soul rich in the grace of God. 2.26 What will Confirmation do for you? It will give me strength to suffer for Jesus. 2.27 What is the Sacrament of Penance? Penance (Reconciliation) is the sacrament where sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. 2.28 Do you receive Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist? Yes, I do receive Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. 2.29 What should you do before receiving Holy Communion? 1. Think of Jesus. 2. Say the prayers I have learned or those that can be found in a prayer book. 3. Ask Jesus to come to me. 2.30 What should you do after receiving Holy Communion? 1. Thank Jesus for coming to me. 2. Tell Him how much I love Him. 11
3. Ask Him to help me. 4. Pray for others. 2.31 What are the two biggest feast days of the year? Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday. 2.32 What are the Holy Days of Obligation? 1. Immaculate Conception December 8 th 2. Christmas December 25 th 3. Mary, the Mother of God January 1 st 4. The Ascension 40 Days after Easter 5. The Assumption August 15 th 6. All Saints November 1 st 12
3.1 Who is God? God is the all-powerful, all-wise, all-loving Being who created everything. 3.2. What is a sacrifice? A sacrifice is offering something to God to show that He is the Creator and Supreme Master to Whom everything belongs. 3.3. How do we make an examination of conscience? We make an examination of conscience by asking the Holy Spirit to help us remember all the sins we have committed in thoughts, words, deeds and omissions against the Commandments since our last good confession. 4.1. What is a pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place to offer worship to God. 4.2. What is heaven? Heaven is eternal life and happiness with God. 4.3. What is purgatory? A place of temporary separation from God, where a person is made clean and holy and ready to go to heaven. 13
4.4. What is Hell? Hell is a place of eternal separation from God. MIDTERM MATERIAL ABOVE FINAL MATERIAL BELOW 4.5. What are angels? The angels are pure spirits, created to glorify and serve God. 4.6. What are the three sources of temptation? Devil World Ourselves 4.7. What is a prophet? Someone who gives witness to the truth about God through their words and actions. 4.8. Who was the greatest of the prophets sent by God to help the people of Israel prepare for the coming of Jesus? Saint John the Baptist 14
4.9. What is a mystery? A mystery is a truth revealed by God that we cannot fully comprehend. 4.10. Is Jesus Christ both God and man? Yes, Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He has two natures: a divine nature and a human nature. 4.11. What is the Paschal Mystery? The suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 4.12. What is the Holy Mass? The Holy Mass is the sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine, which is offered by the priest to God in remembrance of the Sacrifice of the Cross. 4.13. At what part of the Mass does the bread change into the Body of Christ and the wine changed into the Blood of Christ? Consecration 4.14. What is the change in the bread and wine into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus called? Transubstantiation 15
4.15. Are we obliged to take part in Mass? Yes, we are obliged to take part in Mass on Sunday and on the Holy Days of Obligation. 4.16. What is the Eucharist? The Eucharist is the sacrament of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, under the appearances of bread and wine, for the nourishment of men s souls. 4.17. What is the host before the Consecration? The host is bread. 4.18. What is the Host after the Consecration? After the Consecration the Host is the true Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread. 4.19. What does the chalice contain before the Consecration? Before the Consecration the chalice contains wine with a small amount of water. 16
4.20. What does the chalice contain after the Consecration? After the Consecration, the chalice contains the true Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ under the appearance of wine. 4.21. Is Jesus Christ present in all the consecrated Hosts in the world? Yes, Jesus Christ is present in all the consecrated Hosts in the world. 4.22. What is absolution? Absolution is when Jesus forgives our sins through the words of the priest: I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 4.23. What is an occasion of sin? An occasion of sin is a person, place, or thing that puts us in danger of sinning. 4.24. What is the Church? The Church is the people of God, who profess the same Faith and teaching of Jesus Christ, share in His sacraments, and obey the pastors whom He has appointed. 17
4.25. Who is the Pope? The Pope is the successor of Saint Peter, the Bishop of Rome, and the visible head of the entire Church on earth, with Christ as the invisible head of the Church. 4.26. What are the Three Theological Virtues? Faith, Hope, Charity 4.27. What are the four Cardinal (Moral) Virtues? Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance 4.28. Name the Corporal Works of Mercy. 1. Feed the hungry 2. Cloth the naked 3. Give drink to the thirsty 4. Shelter the homeless 5. Visit the sick 6. Visit the imprisoned 7. Bury the dead 18
4.29. Name the Spiritual Works of Mercy. 1. Instruct the ignorant 2. Admonish the sinner 3. Counsel the doubtful 4. Comfort the sorrowful 5. Forgive all injuries 6. Bear wrongs patiently 7. Pray for the living and the dead 5.1. What does Blessed Trinity mean? By Blessed Trinity we mean three Divine Persons in one God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the Blessed Trinity is distinct from the other while remaining fully God. 5.2. What is the soul? The soul is the spiritual part of man that allows man to know, love, and serve God. 5.3. What is grace? Grace is a share in God s own life that gives us power over our weak human nature. 19
5.4. What is a miracle? A miracle is something visible to the senses, but beyond nature. It is, therefore, something that can be worked only by God. 5.5. What was Pentecost? Pentecost was when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, ten days after the Ascension and fifty days after Easter. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. 5.6. What does the Communion of Saints mean? The Communion of Saints is all the faithful of Christ on earth, in purgatory or in Heaven, namely, the Church Militant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Triumphant. 5.7. What are the four marks of the Church? And what do they mean? One: because all her members share in the same Faith and Sacraments Holy: because Christ sacrificed Himself for His Bride, the Church, and endowed her with the Holy Spirit who sanctifies her and gives her life Catholic: (universal) because she was instituted for all men Apostolic: because she was founded upon the Apostles and their preaching, and because she is governed by their successors, the bishops, who continue to transmit both doctrine and power without interruption or change. 20
5.8. What is the Magisterium? The Pope and the bishops united with the Pope constitute the teaching body of the Church, the Magisterium. 5.9. What is infallibility? Infallibility is the gift by which the Pope and the bishops united with the Pope cannot err when defining teachings regarding faith and morals. 5.10. What is the Assumption of Mary? The Assumption of Mary is the truth of Faith that Mary was taken to heaven, body and soul, at the end of her earthly life. 5.11. What is death? Death is the end of man s earthly life, at which time the soul and body are separated. 5.12. What happens after death? We face our particular judgment where it is made known where our soul will go: heaven, purgatory or hell. 21
5.13. What does the resurrection of the body mean? The resurrection of the body means that our bodies will be reunited to our soul, by the power of God, in order to enter eternal life, either in reward or in punishment. 6.1 What is prayer? Prayer is the lifting of the mind and heart to God, in order to know him better, to adore him, to thank him, and to ask him for what we need. 6.2 What is the most perfect prayer? The Mass is the most perfect prayer because in it Jesus offers himself to the Father for us. We offer ourselves along with Jesus to the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit. 6.3 Who are the saints? The saints are those who, by practicing virtues to a heroic degree according to the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, have merited glory in heaven. 22
6.4 What is an oath? An oath is calling upon God as witness for what is declared or promised. A person who swears falsely offends God seriously, for God is holiness and truth itself. 6.5 What is a vow? A vow is a promise made to God. 6.6 What is abstinence? Abstinence is to give something up voluntarily. A day of abstinence in the Church is one during which we abstain from eating meat. 6.7 What is the duty of a citizen? The duty of a citizen is to contribute to the good of society by obeying all just laws, paying taxes, voting, and defending one s own country. 6.8 What is scandal? Scandal is the sin of leading others into sin by the example of our action. 23
6.9 What is martyrdom? Martyrdom is the supreme witness given to the truth of faith, bearing witness unto death. 6.10 What are the 8 Beautitudes? 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, theirs is the Kingdom of God. 2. Blessed are they who mourn, they will be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, they will inherit the land. 4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart, they will see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, they will be called children of God. 8. Blessed are the persecuted for righteousness sake, the kingdom of God is theirs. 6.11 What is Divine Revelation? God s revelation to us about Him, about us and how we are to act as images of God. 6.12 What are the two main sources of Divine Revelation? Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition 24
6.13 What are the 6 Liturgical Seasons of the Church? Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Ordinary Time 6.14 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Baptism? Water The words of the Priest or deacon, I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. 6.15 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Penance? Our sins Words of forgiveness 6.16 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist? Bread and wine Words of Consecration 6.17 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Confirmation? The oil Prayer of the Bishop Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit 25
6.18 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Matrimony? The bride and the groom The vows they take 6.19 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? Oil The prayer of the priest 6.20 What are the matter and form of the Sacrament of Holy Orders? Laying on of the hands of the bishop Prayer of the bishop Prayers 1. Say and make the Sign of the Cross: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 2. The Sign of the Cross in Latin: In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. 26
3. Say the Glory Be: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen 4. The Glory Be in Latin: Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. 5. Say the Guardian Angel Prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God s love commits me here. Ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen 6. Say the Hail Mary: Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen 7. Ave Maria: Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. 27
8. Say the Our Father: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen 9. Pater Noster: Pater Noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo. Amen. 10. Say the Grace before meals: Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ Our Lord. Amen 11. Say the Grace after meals: We give Thee thanks for all Thy gifts, Almighty God. You live and reign forever. Amen 28
12. Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. 13. Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that You are in three Divine Persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I believe that your Divine Son became man and died for our sins, and that He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because You have revealed them, who can neither deceive nor be deceived. Amen. 14. Act of Hope O my God, relying in Your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of your grace and life everlasting through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen. 29
15. Act of Love Oh my God, I love You above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of all my love. I love my neighbor as myself for love of You. I forgive all who have injured me, and I ask the pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen. 16. Angelus The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary R: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary) P: Behold the handmaid of the Lord R: Be it done unto me according to thy word. (Hail Mary) P: And the word was made flesh R: And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary) Let us pray: Pour forth we beseech thee O Lord Thy grace into our hearts. That we to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel may by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. 30
17. Say the Morning Offering: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day. For all the intentions of the Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the sins of all my family and friends, and for the general intentions offered this month by our Holy Father the Pope. Amen 18. Night Prayers My God and Father I thank You for all the blessings You have given me today. I am sorry for all my sins, because they have hurt You, my dearest Father. Amen 19. An Act of Contrition O My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because of Thy just punishments, but most of all, because they offend Thee my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen 31
20. Prayer to St. Michael St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. 21. The Apostle s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen 32