DIOCESAN RELIGION BEE 2018-2019 SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR ROUNDS ONE AND TWO GRADES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE 1. What do we call the vessel into which the consecrated Host (Jesus) is placed during Eucharistic Adoration or Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament? Monstrance 2. Mary is Mother of God and Mother of the ----? Church 3. Where do we find God s word to each of us? In the Bible 4. What is used as a symbol of our prayers rising to God? Incense 5. Who were the first to hear the Word of God? Jewish people 6. Which saint created the first Christmas manger scene? St. Francis of Assisi 7. The day that we honor the dead is observed on what date every year? November 2 8. This prayer in the Mass is not sung during the seasons of Advent and Lent. The Gloria 9. When Mary and Joseph found Jesus in the temple, what was he doing? Teaching the Jewish leaders 10. What book of the bible would you read if you wanted to learn more about the Church when it first began? Acts of the Apostles 1
11. What sacrament expects each of us to be involved in the life and mission of the Church? Baptism 12. What feast day do we celebrate on the last day of the liturgical season? Christ the King 13. Is it true or false: there are some big sins that cannot be forgiven in confession? False 14. What do we call the liturgical season during which we try to change our hearts and become more like Jesus? Lent 15. What sacrament makes God s life and love in us stronger? Eucharist 16. What do we call the oil used at baptism? Oil of catechumens 17. What special image of Jesus reminds us strongly that He always takes care of us and protects us? The Good Shepherd 18. Who is the Promised One? Jesus 19. Whose image are Adam and Eve created in? God s 20. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, He made them leave. What is the name of the place they left? The Garden of Eden 21. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus followers on the day of Pentecost. The day is known as what in the Church? The birthday of the Church 22. How many days after Jesus was crucified did He rise from the dead? Three 2
23. When do we celebrate Jesus birthday? Christmas/ December 25 24. What did Jesus come to do for us? Save all people from their sins. 25. Who created Adam and Eve? God, who created them in His own image. 26. On the day Jesus rose from the dead, who did Mary Magdalene go with to the tomb? The other Mary. 27. What substance did God form man out of? Man was formed out of clay according to Genesis 2, verse 7 28. From what Gospel writer are the Sunday readings taken for Year C? Luke 29. What is the center of our life of prayer and worship? The Mass 30. Name one of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Annunciation, Visitation, Birth of Jesus, Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Finding of Jesus in the Temple 31. Who guides the Church and each of us in making good moral decisions? Holy Spirit 32. Who as a baby was placed in a basket among weeds so that the Egyptians would not harm him? Moses 33. What do we call the liturgical season during which we prepare our hearts and homes to receive Jesus in a special way? Advent 34. What do we call the day that Jesus died on the cross for us? Good Friday 35. What do we call the prayer that begins with the words of St. Elizabeth? Hail Mary 3
36. What do we call the set of teachings that Jesus gave to His disciples which describe how to live to be happy in the kingdom of God? The Beatitudes 37. What prayer do we usually pray during the sacrament of Reconciliation? The Act of Contrition 38. Which commandment is all about always telling the truth? The eighth commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. 39. What commandment asks us to always reverence the name of Jesus? Second Commandment 40. According to Philippians 4:6 what should Christians do instead of worrying? They should pray, bringing their requests to God. 41. In Psalm 150, who or what is instructed to praise God? Everyone who has breath. 42. What two sacraments do we need to be healed? Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick 43. What are the Sacraments of mission or service? Holy Orders and Marriage 44. There are two sacraments of initiation. True or false? False. There are three: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. 45. What words does the priest or deacon say when you are baptized? I baptize you in the name of the Father, and the Son and of the Holy Spirit 46. What does the bishop say when you are confirmed? Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit 47. How long must we fast before we receive communion? One hour 48. How do we answer when the priest or special minister of the Eucharist says either the Body of Christ? Amen 4
49. We cannot we receive the sacrament of Holy Communion with what kind of sin on our soul? Mortal sin 50. Name 4 of the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. Charity (Love) Kindness Chastity Modesty Faithfulness Patience Generosity Peace Gentleness Self-control Goodness Joy 51. What is the Church? The Church is the People of God. It is the community of believers created by the Holy Spirit. 52. Name one place we find the Holy Spirit. Scriptures; teaching of the Church through the popes and bishops; the Mass. 53. Who takes St. Peter s place as the leader of our Catholic Church on earth? The Pope 54. What do we call the prayer prayed by a priest in the sacrament of Penance that is a sign of God s forgiveness? Absolution 55. What do we call the days before Christmas when Christians wait and prepare for the coming of Jesus? Advent 56. The Ascension is the Church feast that celebrates what? Jesus returning to his Father forty days after his resurrection 57. What do we call a community of Catholics who worship and serve together under the leadership of a pastor? A parish 5
58. 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 59. What do we call a portion of the universal Church made up of a number of parishes in a certain area, led by a bishop? Diocese 60. Who are the four Gospel writers? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 61. What is the role of the Church leaders? To teach, unite, and serve the people of God 62. What are the sacraments? Signs and celebrations of God s love 63. What is the Church a sign of? God s life and love in the world today 64. What are three practices that Christians are encouraged to do as penance during the season of Lent? Prayer, sacrifice, almsgiving 65. What is the most important way to keep Sunday holy? Celebrate the Mass 66. What is the Church s mission? Share the Good News of God s love with all people 67. The table in the church where ordinary bread and wine becomes the body and blood of Christ is called: The Altar 68. Another name for the Paschal candle is the. Easter Candle 69. What does it mean to fast? To go without food 70. What do we do in front of the Tabernacle? Genuflect 6
71. The room that stores the sacred vessels we use for mass, including the vestments worn by the priest, and sacred books is called: Sacristy 72. The place where Baptism takes place is called? Baptismal Font 73. What day marks the start of Lent? Ash Wednesday 74. What are the four marks of the Catholic Church? The church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic 75. What does Thou shall not have other gods besides Me mean? That we believe in one true God, and that we trust him alone to give us what we need. 76. Give an example of honoring your father and mother. By obeying them, by treating them with respect in the way we talk to them, etc. 77. What is God giving in each of the Beatitudes? A Promise 78. Complete the following sentence: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be? Comforted 79. How does Jesus want us to pray? Often and with our hearts. 80. What is the prayer of Petition? When we ask God for what we need. 81. When is the prayer of Intercession used? When we pray to help others 82. What did Mary say to the Angel Gabriel when she was told she was going to become the Mother of God? Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. 83. What is the first prayer of the Holy Rosary? The Apostles Creed 7
84. Who created the world? God the father. 85. The term that describes the three persons as one God. The Trinity 86. What is the Immaculate Conception? Mary being born without sin. 87. Where is the place souls are purified before going to heaven? Purgatory 88. In which book of the Bible are the Creation Stories found? Genesis 89. To whom did God appear in the form of a burning bush? Moses 90. What is the sacred agreement made between God and man called? A covenant 91. Who was the first anointed king of Israel? Saul 92. What is the great collection of Hebrew religious songs that Jews and Christians pray today? The Book of Psalms 93. What do you call the head bishop of an Archdiocese? Archbishop 94. What is the name of the priests residence or house? A rectory 95. When elected Pope what name did Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio take? Pope Francis 96. What is the tenth Commandment? You shall not covet your neighbor s goods 97. When you volunteer your time working in a food pantry you fulfill which corporal work of mercy? Feed the hungry 8
98. Which grace confers on our souls a sharing in the life 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 99. What are the three Theological Virtues (also known as the Supernatural Virtues)? Faith, hope, and charity (love) 100. By which of the Theological Virtues do we firmly trust that God will give us eternal happiness and the means to obtain it? Hope 101. What is another name for the four chief moral or human virtues? Cardinal Virtues 102. Which of the Cardinal Virtues helps us to give a person what is owed to him or her? Justice 103. What do we call the vessels usually with a handle that contain the water and wine for the Mass? Cruets 104. What does the name Jesus in Hebrew mean? God saves 105. Who was born in Peru and known as the patroness of Latin America and the Philippines? She wears a crown of roses. St. Rose of Lima 106. From what year do the daily readings come from if the year ends in an odd number: Year I or Year 2? Year 1 107. What does the word Eucharist mean? Thanksgiving 108. Which sacraments can never be repeated because of the indelible mark left on the soul? Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders 109. What is the liturgical color for the 50 days of Easter? White 9
110. What do we call the part of the Mass which includes the Scriptural Readings, homily and Prayer of the Faithful? Liturgy of the Word 111. Who was the saint who before his conversion went out of his way to persecute the followers of Jesus? St. Paul 112. What is the sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert called? Manna 113. The First Reading in the Liturgy of the Word is usually from which Book of the Bible? Old Testament 114. Who is the Third Divine Person of the Holy Trinity? The Holy Spirit 115. Who is the grandmother of Jesus? St. Anne 116. What three things happened at the Last Supper? Jesus washed the feet of his apostles on the evening before his death; he instituted the Eucharist, and founded the priesthood of the New Covenant 117. According to Ephesians 6:12, what is the responsibility of children? To obey and honor their parents 118. The Lord is calling us to be what? Holy 119. The Paschal Mystery refers to what part of Jesus life? The Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus 120. Although baptism forgives original sin, what consequences do we still keep? The weakness or tendency to choose an easier way rather than follow God s way 121. What do we call the loving guide that God gives us to help us live as His children? Ten Commandments 122. Which Saint baptized Jesus in the River Jordan? St. John the Baptist 10
123. In what is Jesus made present again and what He did for us on the cross? The Mass 124. What do we call the sacrament of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ under the appearance of bread and wine? The Holy Eucharist 125. Where and when did the Last Supper take place? Holy Thursday and in the Upper Room (John 13:1, Mark 14:15) 126. What do we call the liturgical season which ends on Pentecost Sunday? Easter 127. What do we call a follower of Jesus who dies for his or her faith? Martyr 128. The main choices for an individual s vocation are to be what? Priest, Religious, or Married 129. What vocation involves bringing Christ into the world of business, government, education, mass media, and so forth? Laity 130. The work of a religious brother or sister DOES NOT include: Raising a family 131. What is the name given to the annual cycle which celebrates the church seasons? Liturgical Calendar 132. What is the Church feast that celebrates Mary being taken to heaven, body and soul, when the course of her earthly life was finished? The Assumption 133. What happened to Saul on the way to Damascus? He was struck blind 134. What do we wear on our foreheads at the very beginning of the Lenten season to show that we are sorry for our sins and that Jesus died for us? Ashes 135. What is the name given to the intermediate stage of purification which we may have to go through after we die? Purgatory 11
136. What does Holy Communion do for us? It helps our relationship with Jesus to grow stronger and stronger 137. What does a person have to do who commits a serious sin? Make a good confession before receiving Jesus in Holy Communion 138. Who replaced Judas, Jesus betrayer? Matthias 139. What is a prophet? Someone called by God to speak to the people 140. According to Jesus, who are his mother and brothers? Those who hear the word of God and act on it 141. What did Joseph do when he met his brother, Benjamin? He cried. 142. Who found the baby, Moses, by the river? Pharaoh s daughter 143. What did the dove bring back to Noah to indicate that the waters had subsided? An olive leaf 144. To whom did Jesus say these words, You are Rock and upon this rock I will build my church? Peter 145. Jesus sometimes referred to Himself as the vine and his followers as what? The branches 146. What did God ask Moses to do when he first appeared to Moses on the mountain? Lead God s people out of Egypt 147. What happened to Stephen because he preached so strongly about Jesus? He was stoned to death. 148. According to Luke, when Jesus was asked, who is my neighbor, what parable did Jesus tell? The Good Samaritan 149. Who was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah? John the Baptist 150. What was Abraham s big test of faith? 12
To offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice 151. What does alpha and omega mean? The first and the last or the beginning and the end 152. What is the piece of cloth called that is worn around the priest s neck? The stole 153. What do we call the stories that Jesus told to teach a special lesson or meaning? Parables 154. How many days did Jesus stay with the disciples after he arose from the dead? Forty 155. Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? Because his parents were traveling for the census 156. What was Paul s main goal in life? To magnify Jesus. (Philippians 1:19 21) 157. What does El Shaddai, one of many names, mean? God Almighty according to Genesis 17:1 158. How did Mary (Lazarus sister) show her deep love for Jesus? She anointed His feet with very expensive oil. (John 12:1 8) 159. Which commandment obliges us to worship God? Third Commandment 160. Name one definition of the Church? People of God Body of Christ Community of Disciples 161. Which saint created the first Christmas manger scene? St. Francis of Assisi 162. What is crescent shaped and used to hold the Host in an upright position when exposed in the Monstrance? Lunette 163. When did Jesus give us Mary as our Mother? When Jesus was dying on the cross 164. What saint tore his coat in half and shared it with a poor man? St. Martin of Tours 13
165. What do we call the oil that is used to anoint the sick? Oil of the Sick 166. Jesus forgives our sins through what sacrament? Reconciliation 167. Who is a well known person, not yet a canonized saint, who spent her life among the poor? Blessed Teresa of Calcutta 168. What is the liturgical color used during Advent? Purple or violet 169. What commandment tells us that God must always be Number 1 in our lives? First Commandment 170. Who was the saint who before his conversion went out of his way to persecute the followers of Jesus? St. Paul 171. What did God make with Abraham by which He promised him to be the father of many nations? A covenant 172. When is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes? February 11 173. How did we come to know God? Jesus revealed God the Father by His life, actions, and words. 174. Why is the Church holy? Because Jesus is its founder and the Holy Spirit guides the Church 175. In the Old Testament, who are the chosen people of God? The Jewish people 176. Under what title did the Blessed Mother appear to St. Juan Diego? Our Lady of Guadalupe 177. Who buried the body of Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus 14
178. What happened to Zechariah because he doubted the angel s message that Elizabeth would have a child in her old age? He became mute 179. Who helped Jesus carry the cross? Simon of Cyrene 180. Jesus spoke from the cross using these words from Psalm 22? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 181. About what did the disciples of Jesus sometimes argue? About who was the greatest 182. What did the soldiers do to mock Jesus as king of the Jews? Made Him a crown of thorns 183. Who appeared conversing with Jesus at the Transfiguration? Moses and Elijah 184. What sign did God use as a sign for the covenant He made with Noah? He put a rainbow in the sky 185. What sign did God use as a sign for the covenant He made with Noah? He put a rainbow in the sky 186. When Jesus was baptized, in what form did the Spirit of God appear over Him? As a dove 187. According to the Gospel of John, what did Jesus do at the Last Supper to teach his disciples to serve one another? He washed their feet. 188. What is an indication that Jesus in the Eucharist is present in the Church? The sanctuary lamp is lit 189. What is the name of the last book of the Bible? Revelation 190. What was offered as a sacrifice when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple? A pair of turtledoves 191. What is the perfect act of worship of God? Holy Mass 15
192. Who was the tax collector who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus? Zacchaeus 193. Which apostle called Jesus the Messiah, the Son of the living God? Peter 194. During Cycle C, the Gospel readings are primarily from whom? The Gospel according to Luke 195. After Jesus was born, where did Joseph flee with Mary and Jesus? To Egypt 196. According to Jesus, who is a true disciple? Those who do the will of God 197. What did Moses do to provide water for the people of Massah and Meribah? Struck a stone with his staff 198. Who is called to follow Jesus? All people 199. Which prophet is quoted most often in the New Testament? Isaiah 200. How did Moses survive after his birth? He was hidden in a basket on the bank of the river 201. What parable did Jesus tell about the forgiveness of a father for his son who went wrong? The prodigal son 202. Who is the Holy Family? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 203. What are the sacred oils also known as? Chrism 204. What is the big book called that only contains the Gospel of each Mass and is carried in the Entrance Procession? Book of the Gospels 205. About how old was Jesus when He began to publicly teach and preach? 30 years old 16
206. What is Jesus mother s name? Mary 207. What truth can we learn from Noah s behavior before the worldwide flood? We should be willing to speak for God, even when it is unpopular. (Genesis 6:5-22, 2Peter 2:4-6) 208. Which mystery of the rosary is about Mary going to help her cousin Elizabeth when she was going to have a baby? The 2nd Joyful Mystery 209. From what year do the daily readings come from if the year ends in an even number: Year I or Year 2? Year 2 210. From what Gospel writer are the Sunday readings taken for Year A? Matthew 211. Who was the founder of the Order of Preachers also known as Dominicans? St. Dominic 212. What liturgical color is used on Pentecost Sunday, Confirmation, and on the feasts of martyrs (those who gave their lives out of love of God)? Red 213. The Apostle s Creed is a prayer that is a summary of what? The beliefs of our faith 214. What are we really receiving when we receive Holy Communion? The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ 215. Who was the first native born American to be canonized a saint and established the first Catholic School in the U.S.? St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 216. What does Kyrie eleison mean? Lord, have mercy. 217. What does 3 John, verse 11 tell us we should not imitate? Evil 218. According to Proverbs 12:18, in what two ways can our words affect others? Words can hurt others or help others. 17
219. What was the main reason God rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt? To proclaim His glory to the whole earth (Exodus 9:16) 220. According to Matthew, why was Jesus moved with pity for the crowds? Because they were like sheep without a shepherd 221. What portion of the Old Testament tells about Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai? Exodus 20 222. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain? Manna, Staff of Aaron, the tablets of the Ten Commandments 223. How did the people of Nineveh react to Jonah s preaching? They believed and turned away from their sinful ways 224. Which of Jacob s sons was sold to Ishmaelite merchants for 20 pieces of silver? Joseph 225. When tempted by the devil in the desert to turn stones into bread, what was Jesus answer? One does not live by bread alone. 18