DIOCESAN RELIGION BEE 2017-2018 SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR ROUNDS ONE AND TWO GRADES THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE 1. In which book of the Bible are the Creation Stories found? Genesis 2. What sign did God use as a sign for the covenant He made with Noah? He put a rainbow in the sky 3. What Feast do the Jewish people celebrate to remember the night when their houses were passed over by the Angel of Death Passover 4. Who had the coat of many colors and dreams in which God s providence was revealed? Joseph 5. Who was our Father in Faith who was willing to sacrifice his son to do God s will? Abraham 6. To whom did God appear in the form of a burning bush? Moses 7. Which of the Apostles was a tax collector before Jesus called him to follow Him? Matthew 8. What is the sweet bread-like food that God provided for the Israelites in the desert called? Manna 9. What special gift did God bless Samson with? Strength or great strength 10. Who was the young man who later became the King of Israel after defeating Goliath? David 1
11. What reading in the Liturgy of the Word is usually from the Old Testament? The First Reading 12. What did God do to punish Pharaoh because he would not let Moses lead the Israelites out of Egypt? He sent plagues 13. How long did the Israelites wander in the desert? 40 years 14. In what country were the Hebrews enslaved? Egypt 15. On which mountain did God meet Moses? Sinai (or Horeb) 16. Did Moses enter into the Promised Land with the Israelites? No 17. What is the name of the holy book that is really a collection of 73 books and letters that were inspired by God the Holy Spirit? The Bible 18. What do we call the head of the parish church? The Pastor (If they say Priest, ask them to be more specific) 19. Who is the head of the diocese and governs the local diocese as an authentic successor of the apostles? The Bishop 20. Who is the authentic successor of St. Peter and serves as the visible head of the Universal Catholic Church? The Pope 21. Who established or founded the Catholic Church? Jesus Christ 22. Which Commandment are you breaking when you purposely take something from a store without paying for it? the Seventh Commandment (You shall not steal.)
23. What is the name of those women who are members of a religious order, professing vows and living lives consecrated to God? Nuns or Sisters 24. What city/diocese is the Pope the Bishop of? Rome 25. Who is the current Pope? Pope Francis 26. What was the main reason God rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt? To proclaim His glory to the whole earth (Exodus 9:16) 27. What is the name of the official Church of the Bishop of a Diocese? A Cathedral 28. Is the Holy Spirit one of the persons of the Holy Trinity? Yes 29. Who is the first Divine person of the Holy Trinity? The Father or God the Father 30. What does alpha and omega mean? The first and the last or the beginning and the end 31. Do we confess three Gods or one God in three persons? One God in three persons 32. Who are the three persons of the Holy Trinity? The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Note: will accept Jesus in place of Son) 33. What is the number of Gifts of the Holy Spirit? Seven 34. Who was the Pharisee who came to Jesus at night? Nicodemus 35. What is the number of Fruits of the Holy Spirit? 12 (or Nine from Paul s Letter to the Galatians) 36. Which mystery refers to the Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus? Paschal Mystery 3
37. Which Cardinal Virtue helps us to choose moderation and builds self-control. Temperance 38. Which Commandment states you shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain? the Second Commandment 39. When you obey and honor your parents, which Commandment are you upholding? the Fourth Commandment 40. Name two of the five forms of prayer. Blessing and Adoration Petition Intersession Thanksgiving Praise 41. Which Commandment forbids you to murder a human being? the Fifth Commandment 42. Which Commandment states you shall not commit adultery? the Sixth Commandment 43. Which Commandment states that you shall not steal? the Seventh Commandment 44. Bearing false witness against your neighbor breaks which Commandment? the Eighth Commandment 45. Which Commandment states that you shall not covet your neighbor s wife? the Ninth Commandment 46. Which Commandment does abortion break? the Fifth Commandment (Thou shall not kill.) 47. Which Commandment do you break when you deliberately do NOT go to Mass because you want to do something else? the Third Commandment (Keep holy the Lord s Day.) 48. When you spread a rumor about someone else that is not true, which Commandment do you break? the Eighth Commandment (You shall not bear false witness against your Neighbor).
49. Sanctifying grace enables us to attain eternal happiness where? in Heaven 50. Ordinarily a person first receives sanctifying grace in Baptism. What is the only way for it to be lost? mortal sin 51. By which of the theological virtues do we love God above all things for His own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God? charity or love 52. In what river did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13) 53. What do we call a short story about daily life that Jesus used to teach about the Kingdom of God? a Parable (Mark 4:11 54. Which woman came to the tomb and announced to the disciples that Jesus had risen from the dead? Mary of Magdala or Mary Magdalene (John 20:18) 55. What is the name of the prayer that Jesus taught the Apostles when they asked Him how to pray? Our Father or the Lord s Prayer 56. Which is the first sacrament that must be received before any others may be received? Baptism 57. Which is the greatest of all sacraments? The Eucharist 58. Through which sacrament do Christians begin to share in the life of the Holy Trinity? Baptism 59. The prayer in which beads are usually used and which consists of a series of prayers and mysteries calling for meditating on the lives of Jesus and Mary, is called what? The Rosary 5
60. Which mysteries of the Rosary focus on the events surrounding the birth, infancy, and childhood of Jesus? Joyful Mysteries 61. Which mysteries of the Rosary focus on key events of Jesus public ministry? Luminous Mysteries or Mysteries of Light 62. Which mysteries of the Rosary focus on the suffering and death of Jesus? Sorrowful Mysteries 63. Which mysteries of the Rosary begin with the Resurrection and the Ascension? Glorious Mysteries 64. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit rested on the heads of the disciples in what form? fire / tongues of fire / tongues as of fire 65. Which is the shortest of the four Gospels? Gospel of Mark 66. Which is the longest of the four Gospels? Gospel of Matthew 67. Which Roman Procurator sentenced Jesus to death? Pontius Pilate 68. A prayer or devotion usually prayed in Catholic churches on Fridays during Lent and which has 14 meditations on the suffering and death of Jesus is called? Stations or the Stations of the Cross 69. Which is the last reading read during the Liturgy of the Word and it means Good News? Gospel 70. In which city was Jesus born? Bethlehem 71. What was and still is considered the holiest city in Israel? Jerusalem 72. Who is the grandmother of Jesus? St. Anne
73. Who are four of the 12 Apostles? (1) Peter (or Simon Peter) (2) (02) Andrew (3) James (the Greater) (04) John (05) James (the Lesser) (06) Bartholomew (or Nathanael) (07) Philip (08) Thomas (09) Jude (or Thaddeus) (10) Simon (or Simon the Zealot) (11) Matthew (12) Judas Iscariot (or Matthias, who was chosen to replace Judas) 74. Which Saint is most well-known for helping us find lost things? St. Anthony of Padua 75. Which Saint is known as The Little Flower? St. Theresa / St. Therese / St. Therese of Lisieux 76. Who are the four evangelists / Gospel writers? Ss. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John 77. Which Saint is most frequently pictured with a key or keys? St. Peter 78. Which Saint baptized Jesus in the River Jordan? St. John the Baptist 79. Which Saint was the first Christian martyr, who died by being stoned to death? St. Stephen 80. Which Saint brought Catholicism to Ireland and is known for using a shamrock to teach about the Holy Trinity St. Patrick 81. Who is the only Apostle that is thought to have died a natural death instead of as a martyr? St. John the Apostle 82. Who was the first Pope? St. Peter / Simon Peter 7
83. 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 84. Who is the Queen of All Saints? Mary / The Blessed Virgin Mary 85. How many sacraments are there? Seven 86. What are we really receiving when we receive Holy Communion? The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ (God) 87. What does it mean when we say Amen. I believe 88. Name 4 of the 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit. Charity (Love) Chastity Faithfulness Generosity Gentleness Goodness Kindness Modesty Patience Peace Self-control Joy 89. What do we call the prayer prayed by a priest in the sacrament of Reconciliation that is a sign of God s forgiveness? Absolution 90. What is the Church feast that celebrates Jesus returning to his Father in heaven forty days after his resurrection? The Ascension 91. 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 92. What do we do in front of the Tabernacle to show adoration for the Blessed Sacrament? Genuflect 93. What day marks the start of Lent? Ash Wednesday 94. What part of the Mass includes the Eucharistic Prayer and Communion?
The Liturgy of the Eucharist 95. The Rosary is divided into parts called: Mysteries 96. What is the great collection of Hebrew religious songs that Jews and Christians pray today? The Book of Psalms 97. What does Genesis, the first book of the Bible, mean? Beginning 98. What are the three vows professed by members of religious orders? Poverty, Chastity, and Obedience 99. Who said that He is the perfect image of the Father (but He is not the Father)? God the Son, or the Son, or Jesus 100. What is the name of the Bishop s tall hat? Miter 101. What term refers to Mary being conceived without Original Sin? Immaculate Conception 102. Name three of the corporal works of mercy? Feed the hungry Give drink to the thirsty Clothe the naked Shelter the Homeless Visit the sick Visit the imprisoned Bury the dead 103. By which of the Theological Virtues do we firmly believe all the truths which God has revealed? Faith 104. What is any intentional thought, word, deed, or omission that breaks God s law? Sin 105. What does the word Emmanuel mean? God with us (Matthew 1:23) 106. Where and when did the Last Supper take place? Holy Thursday and in the Upper Room (John 13:1, Mark 14:15) 9
107. Which king of Israel was known for his wisdom? Solomon 108. What did the Ark of the Covenant contain? Manna, Staff of Aaron, the tablets of the Ten Commandments 109. What sign marked the doorways of the Israelites at the Passover? Lamb s Blood 110. What is the name of an ordained minister who assists the Celebrant during the Liturgy of the Word and at the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist? the Deacon 111. Who killed John the Baptist and how was it done? Herod had him beheaded (Mark 6: 17, 27) 112. Name the four Marks of the Church. One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic 113. Whom did Jesus take with Him to the Mountain of the Transfiguration? Peter, James, and John (Mark 9:2) 114. Who were the parents of John the Baptist? Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:13) 115. What is the official book of readings used at Mass that the Lector reads from called? Lectionary 116. The two sacraments that Jesus instituted on Holy Thursday are? The Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders 117. Who are the three archangels named in the Bible? St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael 118. 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 119. Who is the saint to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in Mexico? St. Juan Diego 120. Who helped Jesus carry the Cross to Calvary? Simon of Cyrene 121. Who allowed Jesus to be buried in the tomb that he had purchased? Joseph of Arimathea
122. What are the three gifts presented to Jesus by the Wise Men from the East? Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh 123. How is a cross different from a crucifix? A Crucifix has a Corpus (Body of Christ) and a Cross does not 124. What is the name of the apostle who cried after he denied knowing Jesus three times? Peter 125. What is the name given to a person who accepts, lives, and spreads the teachings of Jesus? Disciple 126. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches his followers many lessons, using several statements that begin Blessed are the... What is the name given to this collection of statements? The Beatitudes 127. Who is the major writer of the Letters in the New Testament? St. Paul 128. What are the two main sections that the Bible is divided into? the Old Testament and the New Testament 129. What did God make on the seventh day of creation? Nothing. He rested. 130. What is the Bible also known as? Sacred Scriptures 131. Name the apostle who was paid thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus. Judas 132. After Jesus ascended into Heaven, what did He send to the Apostles so that they could carry out His mission? The Holy Spirit 133. Name the two Sacraments of healing. Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick 134. The waters of Baptism cleanse us of what? Original Sin 135. What is the name given to sins that damage our relationship with God, but do not totally separate us from him? Venial Sin 136. The ability that God gave to choose for ourselves between right and wrong is called? Free will 137. All members of the church, both those living and those in purgatory and in heaven, are included 11
in what group? Communion of Saints 138. Why is the Catholic Church called the universal church? Because she received from Christ all that is needed for salvation 139. What is an indication that Jesus in the Eucharist is present in the Church? The sanctuary lamp is lit 140. What do we call the teaching about the Scriptures that is given by the priest or deacon after the Gospel reading? the Homily 141. What Liturgical color symbolizes sorrow for sin, repentance, and preparation? Purple 142. The commandment by Jesus to love God above all else and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves is referred to as? The Great Commandment 143. Praying on behalf of others, even enemies, is called? Intercession 144. What part of the Mass is when the bread and wine are brought to the altar, and contributions to the church and for the poor are collected from those assembled? Offertory 145. 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 146. How long must we fast before we receive communion? One hour 147. Who are the saints? Saints are people who have spent their lives loving God, following Jesus, and helping others. 148. What is the Church? The Church is the People of God. It is the community of believers created by the Holy Spirit. 149. What is a prophet? Someone called by God to speak to the people 150. Where did Jesus agony in the garden take place? Gethsemane 151. Why are there always consecrated Hosts (Jesus) in the tabernacle? In case of very sick person needs to receive Him and so that we can spend time praying before Him
152. What is used as a symbol of our prayers rising to God? Incense 153. What do we call the people gathered to worship in the name of Jesus Christ Assembly 154. God's gift that helps us know right from wrong is called? Conscience 155. What is a special sign given to us by Jesus through which we share in God's life and love? Sacrament 156. What is living forever with God in the happiness of Heaven called? Eternal life 157. What do we call a gift offered to God by a priest in the name of all the people? Sacrifice 158. What does the Last Judgment refer to? Jesus Christ coming at the end of time to judge all people 159. What book in the Bible tells the story of the work of the Apostles in the early Church The Acts of the Apostles 160. What does the word Messiah mean in Hebrew? The anointed one 161. The grace that we receive in the sacraments is called.. Sanctifying grace 162. Why did Jesus wash his apostles feet at the Last Supper? He wanted to show they were there to serve each other 163. Who is the Holy Family? Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 164. What miracle did Jesus perform only because his Mother asked him to? Turning water into wine at a wedding feast at Cana 165. Why is Mary the model for all Christians? Because she always did God's will with faith and trust 166. What Old Testament figures were with Jesus on the mountain at the transfiguration? Moses and Elijah 13
167. What happened to Zechariah because he doubted the angel s message that Elizabeth would have a child in her old age? He became mute 168. When Jesus broke bread at the Last Supper, according to Mark, what words did he say? Take it; this is my body. 169. After Jesus was born, where did Joseph flee with Mary and Jesus? To Egypt 170. How did Moses survive after his birth? He was hidden in a basket on the bank of the river 171. What did the dove bring back to Noah to indicate that the waters had subsided? An olive leaf 172. In the Old Testament, who are the chosen people of God? The Jewish people 173. Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus when they lost him in Jerusalem? In the Temple 174. During Cycle C, the Gospel readings are primarily from whom? The Gospel according to Luke 175. Why is Sunday called the Lord s Day? Because Jesus rose on Easter Sunday 176. What two liturgical seasons use the liturgical color of purple? Advent and Lent 177. Name one definition of the Church? People of God Body of Christ Community of Disciples 178. To whom did Jesus say If you knew the gift of God and who is saying to you, Give me a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water. The Woman at the Well 179. What is the center of our life of prayer and worship? The Mass 180. What does El Shaddai, one of many names, mean? God Almighty according to Genesis 17:1 181. Who is the saint who was born in Lima, Peru and was known for working among the poor and his care for the sick? St. Martin de Porres 182. We usually pray the Act of Contrition during which Sacrament?
Sacrament of Reconciliation Sacrament of Penance Confession 183. Who was the tax collector who climbed a tree in order to see Jesus? Zacchaeus 184. What two liturgical seasons use the color of white? Christmas and Easter 185. When we say that God is the Creator of heaven and earth, what does this mean? He made everything out of nothing 186. What are the three sacraments of Christian Initiation? Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist 187. What is the first part of Mass in which we become one as we prepare to listen to God's Word and to celebrate the Eucharist? Introductory rites 188. What is a special Mass at which we thank God for the life of a person who has died? Funeral Mass 189. What is our share in God's life and love called? Grace 190. What does Jesus public ministry refer to? Jesus' work among the people 191. What are people who die for their faith called? Martyrs 192. What is the meaning of the word apostle? One who is sent 193. During what part of the Mass do we confess our sorrow for sin? During the Penitential Rite 194. What does the word Eucharist mean? Thanksgiving 195. What were the special stories Jesus used to teach the people? Parables 196. Who were the first people God created? Adam and Eve 197. When tempted by the devil in the desert to turn stones into bread, what was Jesus answer? 15
One does not live by bread alone. 198. What do we call the part of the Mass which includes the Scriptural Readings, homily and Prayer of the Faithful? Liturgy of the Word 199. What do we call the special prayer that Our Lady of Fatima asks us to pray? The Rosary 200. Who was the saint who before his conversion went out of his way to persecute the followers of Jesus? St. Paul 201. Who was the saint that spent his life calling people to prepare for the coming of Jesus? St. John the Baptist 202. What feast do we celebrate on November 1 st? All Saints 203. Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? Because his parents were traveling for the census 204. What happened to Saul on the way to Damascus? He was struck blind 205. About how old was Jesus when He began to publicly teach and preach? 30 years old 206. What is the piece of cloth that looks like a towel used to clean the sacred vessels at Mass?) Purificator 207. According to Jesus, who is a true disciple? Those who do the will of God 208. Who buried the body of Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus 209. How did we come to know God? Jesus revealed God the Father by His life, actions, and words. 210. When does an act become mortal or serious sin? The act is seriously wrong against the law of God The person knows that it is seriously wrong The person does it anyway 211. Human life must be respected and protected from what to what? From conception to natural death
212. 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 213. Jesus spoke from the cross using these words from Psalm 22? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? 214. What parable did Jesus tell about the forgiveness of a father for his son who went wrong? The prodigal son 215. What did the soldiers do to mock Jesus as king of the Jews? Made Him a crown of thorns 216. In the Gospel of Luke, when Jesus was asked, who is my neighbor, what parable did Jesus tell? The Good Samaritan 217. What is the piece of cloth called that is worn around the priest s neck? The stole 218. Who is called to follow Jesus? All people 219. Why did Jesus die on the cross? To make up for our sins 220. According to Ephesians 6:1 2, what is the responsibility of children? To obey and honor their parents 221. Which prayer contains a summary of all that Catholics believe? The Creed 222. What prayer in the Mass is all about praising God? The Gloria 223. When is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes? February 11 224. Name one of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. the Agony in the Garden the Scourging of Jesus, the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion of Jesus 225. Who is the well known saint who spent her life among the poor in India? St. Teresa of Calcutta 17