RELIGION BEE QUESTIONS 2017 No. Question Answer 1 Name the four marks of the Church One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic 2 Who created the world God, the Father 3 The term that describes God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit as sharing one and the same substance Consubstantial 4 What is the term describing the mystery of Jesus, God the Son, becoming human Incarnation 5 The Assumption describes what about Mary? Her going into heaven body and soul at the end of her earthly life. 6 Where is the place souls are purified before going to heaven? 7 Which person of the Holy Trinity helps us to choose good and avoid evil? Purgatory The Holy Spirit 8 What is the entry of Jesus' humanity into heaven The Ascension 9 What is the Magisterium? The pope and the bishops in communion with him 10 What is the principle punishment of hell? Eternal separation from God 11 Who did God, the Father and God, the Son send to dwell The Holy Spirit within us? 12 What is a gift from God that is strengthened through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our souls? 13 What is heaven? eternal happiness with God 14 Where are Satan and the fallen angels? Hell 15 Who is the model for all Christians? Mary, the Blessed Mother 16 What are the events of the Paschal Mystery? The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus. 17 Who are the archangels? Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael 18 What is the study of God based on Divine Revelation? Theology 19 What is divine providence? The dispositions by which God guides his creation toward perfection. 20 What are theophanies? Manifestations of God 21 Who does the title "the Paraclete" refer to? The Holy Spirit 22 What do we call the effort to bring about unity among Christian churches? Ecumenism Faith 23 Who is the last prophet that "[makes] ready a people John the Baptist prepared for the Lord"? 24 What is the Latin word for Church? Ecclesia
25 What is a diocese? A "particular church" community of Christian faithful in communion with their bishop, a successor to the apostles. 26 What are the two creeds the Church professes? Apostle and Nicene 27 What is the name of the city where the apostles Peter and Paul died? 28 What do we call the meeting of all the bishops from around the world that was held in Rome from 1962-1965? 29 What do we call the process of deciding who God is calling us to become? 30 31 Before becoming pope, Pope Francis was known as what? What do we call those teachings that are recognized as central to Church teaching, defined by the Magisterium, and accorded the fullest weight and authority? 32 What is the theological term for the unity between Jesus' human and divine natures? 33 What city was the seat of the first Catholic diocese in the United States? 34 What do we call a formal letter written by the Pope to the entire Church called? 35 In the process of canonization, Bishop Baraga has received a Decree of Heroic Virtue. What title does this give him? Rome The Second Vatican II Discernment His Eminence Jorge Maria Bergoglio Dogma Hypostatic Union Baltimore Encyclical Venerable 36 What is the collective name for all the bishops of the world together in union with their head, the bishop of Rome? College of Bishops 37 What is a creed? A summary of what we believe 38 What do we call the mother church of a diocese? It is the Cathedral place where the bishop's cathedra is found. 39 What do we call a consecrated religious woman whose ministry takes her into the world? A Sister 40 What are the evangelical counsels? Vows of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience 41 Why do we celebrate Mary's birthday on September 8? Because it is nine months after the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) 42 What country is Pope Francis from? Argentina 43 What are the two main parts of the Mass? Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist 44 Why do we bless ourselves with Holy Water? To remind us of our Baptism 45 In which liturgical season do we prepare for Easter? Lent 46 What do we call the day Jesus died on the cross? Good Friday
47 Why do we genuflect? To show adoration of Jesus present in the tabernacle 48 In what sacrament do we become members of the Church? Baptism 49 What are the four liturgical colors the Church uses? Purple, Green, White, and Red 50 What two liturgical seasons use the color of white? Christmas and Easter 51 What is a sacrament? An outward sign instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church by which he shares his divine life. 52 What are the three Sacraments of Initiation? Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist 53 What are symbols of Confirmation? Fire and dove 54 What does RCIA stand for? Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 55 What is the call of Christ to all the baptized? Vocation 56 When we gather at Mass, what are we celebrating? The Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus. 57 What sacrament cleanses us from Original sin and all personal sin? Baptism 58 What are the effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation? 1. An increase of the gifts of the Holy Spirit; 2. A deepening of the graces received at Baptism; and 3. A strengthening to witness to Christ in the world 59 Who are the ministers of the Sacrament of Matrimony? Bride and Groom 60 What are sacred signs, objects, actions, or blessings that help us grow in faith and holiness called? Sacramentals 61 What liturgical feast marks the end of the liturgical year? Christ the King 62 What does lex orandi, lex credendi mean? The law of prayer is the law of faith 63 What is transubstantiation? The changing of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus at the time of consecration during Mass. 64 What are the Sacraments of Healing? Penance & the Anointing of the Sick 65 What annual Jewish festival prefigured the Eucharist? Passover 66 What sacrament strengthens/completes/perfects the graces received at Baptism? 67 What is the word we use to describe the inner attitude and readiness to receiving God's gifts/graces particularly through the sacraments? 68 What do we call the act of kneeling on one knee as a sign of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament? Confirmation Dispostion Genuflection
69 This celebration is held on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox. What is it? 70 What is the general term for blessed water, candles, ashes, palms, crucifixes and the like? 71 What do we call the third degree or level of the Sacrament of Holy Orders? 72 When in the liturgical year is Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated? 73 What is the symbol of the risen Christ that stands in the sanctuary from Easter to the Ascension? 74 What do we call the room where the sacred vessels and vestments are kept? 75 What do we call the sacred three-day period in the liturgical year that begins with the Mass of the Lord's supper on Holy Thursday and concludes on the Evening of Easter Sunday? Easter Sacramentals Episcopacy (Bishop) Second Sunday of Easter Paschal Candle Sacristy Triduum 76 What do we call a person who is being fully initiated. That is, one who is celebrating baptism, confirmation, and Holy Eucharist? 77 What is the name of the sacred vessel used to transport the Holy Eucharist to the sick? 78 What is the significance of the 5 grains of incense in the Paschal Candle? Catechumen 79 What is another name for a wedding Mass? Nuptial Mass 80 How long does the Easter season last? 50 Days 81 These are the set of directives for all Christians, building on the Ten Commandments Pyx They represent the 5 wounds of Christ The Beatitudes 82 The first three commandments are about what? The Love of God 83 What is the greatest commandment? You shall love the Lord your God with all your soul, and all your mind. 84 What is grace? A free gift from God that makes us his holy children. 85 What are the four cardinal virtues? Fortitude, justice, prudence and temperance 86 Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead are a list of what? The corporal works of mercy 87 What is conversion? The turning away from sin and toward a life in Christ 88 What is martydom? The supreme witness given to the truth of the faith 89 This is one of the capital sins; it is the desire to obtain another's goods. Envy
90 What do we call the avoidance of a particular kind of food as an act of penance or spiritual discipline; in Catholicism, the avoidance of meat on certain days? Abstinence 91 What do we call the sin of lying while under oath to tell the truth? Perjury 92 What is the 1st Commandment? I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me 93 What is the 3rd Commandment? Keep holy the Sabbath day 94 What is the 5th Commandment? You shall not kill 95 What is the 7th Commandment? You shall not steal 96 What is the 9th Commandment? You shall not covet your neighbor s wife 97 You made money more important than God. What Commandment did you break? The 1st, I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange gods before me 98 You downloaded a song from Itunes without paying for it. What Commandment did you break? The 7th; you shall not steal 99 "Decalogue" is another term for what? Ten Commandments 100 Why did God make us? To know, love, and serve him so as to enter heaven. 101 What are virtues? Habits by which we do good 102 What is actual grace? Grace that helps us to respond to God in particular instances. 103 What is sin? Any intentional thought, word, deed or omission that breaks God's law 104 What do we call the act of revealing something about another person that is true, but is harmful to his or her reputation? 105 What is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things? 106 What is the moral virtue that strengthens us to know what is good and to choose it? Sometimes we call it right reason in action. 107 What do we call the sin of intentionally bringing about the death of a person who is gravely ill. 108 According to the Beatitudes what will happen to the clean of heart? 109 What do we call an enticement to do or say something we know to be evil? 110 What is the name for the call to stand with, for, and on the side of the weakest and poorest members of society? Detraction Charity Prudence Euthanasia They will see God Temptation Preferential Option for the Poor 111 How often should we pray to God? Always 112 What prayer did Jesus give us? The Lord's Prayer 113 What is our greatest prayer? The Mass
114 Which Mysteries of the Rosary include the Resurrection, the Ascension, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Assumption, The Coronation of Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth? The Glorious Mysteries 115 What devotion guides us through the passion of Jesus? The Stations of the Cross 116 When we meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary, what are we meditating on? 117 A devotion to Mary, consisting mostly of the prayers the Hail Mary. 118 What do we call the special prayer in which the church, in the name of Jesus, asks that a person be withdrawn from the domination of the devil? The life and person of Christ. Rosary Exorcism 119 What is the highest form of praise, due only to God? Adoration 120 Ave Marie is Latin for what? Hail Mary 121 What prayer is based on Luke 1:28? Hail Mary 122 What are the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary? The Agony of Jesus in the Garden, The Scourging at the pillar, The Crowning of Thorns, The Carrying of the Cross, The Crucifixion 123 What do we call the prayer in which the Blessed Sacrament is used to bless the people? 124 What do we call the form of wordless prayer in which one is fully focused on the presence of God? 125 What do we call a prayer on behalf of another person or group? 126 This word means evening star. They are traditionally prayers said at sundown. 127 This prayer from the Liturgy of Hours is said at midmorning; the prayers call for strength as work begins and the day waxes on. It is Latin for third hour. What is it? 128 This prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours is prayed at midafternoon and calls for more perseverance and strength to continue. The sun is descending and we acknowledge the hour of Christ s death. It is Latin for ninth hour. What is it? 129 What prayer of sorrow is recited by the penitent during the Sacrament of Penance? 130 What do we call the prayer form in which one asks God for help and forgiveness? 131 What prayer is Mary's response to Elizabeth upon visiting her after the Annunciation? Benediction Contemplation Intercession Vespers Terce Nones Act of Contrition Petition The Magnificat
132 What are the 5 forms of prayer? Blessing and Adoration, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise 133 What Old Testament prayers, still prayed today at Mass, were prayed by Jesus? The Psalms 134 What prayer is based on Luke 1:28? Hail Mary 135 What do we call a place of religious seclusion for prayer and Cloister meditation? 136 What is the foundation of prayer? Humility 137 What canticle is prayed every morning prayer in the Liturgy of Canticle of Zechariah the Hours? 138 What are the three major expressions of prayer? Vocal, meditative, and contemplative 139 Who does the term Four Evangelists refer to? Four Gospel writers 140 Which Gospel writer s symbol is the winged man? Matthew 141 Which Gospel writer s symbol is the eagle? John 142 The Old Testament book called Ecclesiasticus in some translations is also known as what? The Book of Sirach 143 During Cycle B, the Gospel readings are primarily from whom? Mark 144 What famous words did the angel Gabriel say to Mary at the Annunciation? Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you! 145 Which Gospel contains Mary s Magnificat? Luke 146 What is the New Testament book of apocalyptic literature called? Revelation 147 What do we call beings of intelligence and free will who act as messengers for God in the Bible? 148 What do we call the power of the Holy Spirit, working through human authors, to compose the sacred books of scripture? Angels Inspiration 149 What did Pharaoh harden against God? (His heart) 150 What was Jesus doing during the storm when the Sleeping apostles were so frightened? 151 When Jesus cured ten lepers, how many came back to thank him? 1 152 Which Gospel contains no parables of Jesus? (John) 153 What seven books are in the Catholic Bible but not the Protestant? (Tobit, Judith, Wisdom, 1st Maccabees, 2nd Maccabees, Baruch & Wisdom) 154 How many Books are in the New Testament? (27) 155 What was the name of the garden where Jesus was arrested? (Gethsemane) 156 Which tiny seed did Jesus say the Kingdom of God is like? (Mustard seed) 157 Which is the shortest book in the Bible? (The Third Epistle of John)
158 What do we call the story of God s loving actions on behalf of humans, beginning with creation and lasting until the end of time? (Salvation history) 159 Which musical instrument did King David play? A harp 160 Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus when they lost In the Temple him in Jerusalem? 161 The Beatitudes are found in which two Gospels? Matthew and Luke 162 What are the two sources of divine revelation? Sacred Scripture and sacred tradition 163 What do we call the story of Jesus' suffereing and death as told by the writers of the Gospels? Passion 164 What is the familiar word for father in Aramaic? Abba 165 Why did the soldiers roll dice at Jesus' crucifixtion? To win Jesus' clothing 166 What was the official governing body of the Jews called? The Sanhedrin 167 Where did Jesus go to pray with his disciples after the Last Supper? 168 Who said ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ? St. Jerome 169 What was the name of the high priest who wanted Jesus put Caiaphas to death 170 Which gospel is the Bread of Life discourse found? John 171 Which angel announced to Mary that she would be the Gabriel mother of God? 172 Who dreamed about angels going up and down a ladder to heaven? The garden of Gethsemane Jacob 173 Which gospel was written for the gentiles? Luke 174 What did God change Jacob's name to? Israel 175 What were the name of the three Wise Men? Balthasar, Gaspar, Melchior 176 What council declared that all 73 books of the Catholic Bible were divinely inspired? Council of Trent 177 What do Christians call the first five books of the Bible? The Pentateuch 178 What did Ruth and Boaz name their son? Obed 179 In the Gospel of Matthew, what is Jesus giving when he Sermon on the Mount teaches about the Beatitutes 180 181 This saint is the patron saint of those with heart ailments. He died of a disease he contracted while saving a drowning man. He died kneeling before the altar in his hospital chapel This saint is the patron of Catholic Schools. He is well known for his writings in philosophy and theology. His most famous work is Summa Theologica. 182 This saint is the patron of the Boy Scouts. He is remembered for slaying a dragon. St. John of God St. Thomas Aquinas St. George
183 184 185 186 187 188 This saint is known as the apostle of the north. He is the Patron of Denmark, Sweden, Germany, and Iceland. These two saints are the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This saint is the patron of protection against throat disease. On his feast day, throats are blessed with two candles tied together in the shape of an X. This saint is the patroness of Sweden. She was a Christian mystic who became a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. She also founded the Order of the Most Holy Savior. They say this saint was a true prophet-someone who comforts the disturbed and disturbs the comfortable. He is the patron of public speakers. This saint died at the age of 33. She was one of the Church's greatest mystics. In 1970 she was named a Doctor of the Church. St. Ansgar St. Anne and St. Joachim St. Blaise St. Bridget St. John Chrysostom St. Catherine of Siena 189 This saint is the patron of Poland. St. Stanislaus Kostka 190 Who is the patron saint of the Diocese of Marquette? St. Peter 191 This saint is the patron of works of charity. He was known for 192 his love of the sick and the poor. His work continues through the Church today. St. Vincent de Paul Who was the archbishop of El Salvador, who was nominated for the nobel peace prize? He sided with the poor and was assassinated in the chapel of a cancer hospital while preaching at Mass. Oscar Romero 193 What saint did our Lady of Guadalupe appear to? St. Juan Diego 194 This man is one of the Church's great theologians. He is a Doctor of the Church and his mother is St. Monica. Who is he? St. Augustine 195 Who added the Luminous Mysteries to the Rosary? St. Pope John Paul II 196 Who is the popular saint who models the "little way" to St. Therese of Lisieux achieve holiness. She is known as the Little Flower. 197 Who was the peasant girl who received visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France? 198 Who was the English chancellor who was martyred after he refused to sign an oath to Henry VIII? St. Bernadette St. Thomas More 199 Which pope had the longest pontificate in history (32 years)? Pope Pius IX 200 What Old Testament figures were with Jesus on the mountain at the transfiguration? Moses and Elijah