CATHOLIC QUIZ BOWL

Which mark or characteristic of the Church indicates its mission to the whole human race?

catholicholyapostolic

Which mark or characteristic of the Church indicates its mission to the whole human race?

catholicholyapostolic

What gives the authority to forgive sins?

a holy lifecelibacyHoly Orders

What gives the authority to forgive sins?

a holy lifecelibacyHoly Orders

Boasting can be a violation of which commandment?

6th7th8th

Boasting can be a violation of which commandment?

6th7th8th

Which sixth century Italian monk wrote rules for the monastic way of life?

St. BenedictSt. GregorySt. Ignatius

Which sixth century Italian monk wrote rules for the monastic way of life?

St. BenedictSt. GregorySt. Ignatius

What can best help a world that is often hostile to faith?

better preachingmore churchesbelieving families

What can best help a world that is often hostile to faith?

better preachingmore churchesbelieving families

Which characteristic of the Church describes its connection to the apostles and their mission?

holycatholicapostolic

Which characteristic of the Church describes its connection to the apostles and their mission?

holycatholicapostolic

 The early Christians expected the imminent return of Jesus.

True or false

 The early Christians expected the imminent return of Jesus.

True or false

Which action symbolizes that the newly baptized belong to Christ?

the greeting of peacethe sign of the crossthe laying on of hands

Which action symbolizes that the newly baptized belong to Christ?

the greeting of peacethe sign of the crossthe laying on of hands

In the Later Middle Ages (1000-1500), many people expressed their sense of faith in God through

readingartscience

 

In the Later Middle Ages (1000-1500), many people expressed their sense of faith in God through

readingartscience

 

Even though Jesus was crucified, he never physically died.

True or False

Even though Jesus was crucified, he never physically died.

True or False

The law of Moses permitted divorce.

True or False

The law of Moses permitted divorce.

True or False

Even small lies can cause harm to others.

True or False

Even small lies can cause harm to others.

True or False

In the Gospels, Jesus sometimes was referred to as a

priestfishermanrabbi

In the Gospels, Jesus sometimes was referred to as a

priestfishermanrabbi

Who is the author of marriage?

the Churchman and womanGod

Who is the author of marriage?

the Churchman and womanGod

It can be sinful to add pollution to the air?

True or False  

It can be sinful to add pollution to the air?

True or False  

Which commandment obliges us to worship God?

2nd3rd4th

Which commandment obliges us to worship God?

2nd3rd4th

What do people have which makes it possible to overcome social and economic inequalities?

the same faithequal dignityequal resources

What do people have which makes it possible to overcome social and economic inequalities?

the same faithequal dignityequal resources

The story of our salvation begins with

creationthe birth of Jesusthe coming of the Holy Spirit at

Pentecost

The story of our salvation begins with

creationthe birth of Jesusthe coming of the Holy Spirit at

Pentecost

The anoint of the Sick can lead to physical healing.

True or False

The anoint of the Sick can lead to physical healing.

True or False

END OF ROUND NINE

How many sons did Jesse have?

a) oneb) eightc) twelve

How many sons did Jesse have?

a) oneb) eightc) twelve

According to Proverbs, “He who conceals his sins prospers not, but he who confesses and forsakes them obtains _______?

a) mercyb) wealthc) freedom

According to Proverbs, “He who conceals his sins prospers not, but he who confesses and forsakes them obtains _______?

a) mercyb) wealth

c) freedom

Which words did Jesus speak to his apostles after the resurrection?

a) “O you of little faith”b) “Peace be with you”c) “I am hungry”

Which words did Jesus speak to his apostles after the resurrection?

a) “O you of little faith”b) “Peace be with you”c) “I am hungry”

Paul admonished the Corinthians not to associate with anyone among themselves who is immoral?

True or False

Paul admonished the Corinthians not to associate with anyone among themselves who is immoral?

True or False

What was Jacob’s deception?a) he squandered all the

inheritanceb) he sold his brother into

slaveryc) he pretended to be his

brother before his blind father

What was Jacob’s deception?a) he squandered all the

inheritanceb) he sold his brother into

slaveryc) he pretended to be his

brother before his blind father

Elisha cured Naaman of which infirmity?

a) blindnessb) leprosyc) deafness

Elisha cured Naaman of which infirmity?

a) blindnessb) leprosyc) deafness

What did Joseph do which impressed the Pharaoh?

a) he caught someone stealing from the Pharaoh

b) he interpreted the Pharaoh’s dreamsc) he saved the Pharaoh’s money by shrewd administration

What did Joseph do which impressed the Pharaoh?

a) he caught someone stealing from the Pharaoh

b) he interpreted the Pharaoh’s dreamsc) he saved the Pharaoh’s money by shrewd administration

Where did Jesus turn water into wine?

a) at the neighbor’s house in Nazarethb) at a local Bethlehem innc) at the wedding of a couple in Cana

Where did Jesus turn water into wine?

a) at the neighbor’s house in Nazarethb) at a local Bethlehem innc) at the wedding of a couple in Cana

Paul was eager to visit the Christians in Rome.

True or False

Paul was eager to visit the Christians in Rome.

True or false

How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?

a) fiftyb) seventy-fivec) one hundred

How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?

a) fiftyb) seventy-fivec) one hundred

Judith was known throughout the land for her

a) beautyb) strengthc) wisdom

Judith was known throughout the land for her

a) beautyb) strengthc) wisdom

According to Luke, after Jesus chose his twelve apostles, how many disciples did he send out to visit the surrounding towns?

a) seventy-twob) twelvec) seven

According to Luke, after Jesus chose his twelve apostles, how many disciples did he send out to visit the surrounding towns?

a) seventy-twob) twelvec) seven

The disciples of Jesus were quick to welcome Saul to their group.

True or False

The disciples of Jesus were quick to welcome Saul to their group.

True or False

One time Jesus cured ten lepers and each came back to thank him.

True or False

One time Jesus cured ten lepers and each came back to thank him.

True or False

Where did Moses to go escape Pharaoh:a) Mount Sinaib) Midianc) Jerusalem

Where did Moses to go escape Pharaoh:a) Mount Sinaib) Midianc) Jerusalem

Paul and Barnabas disagreed sharply and separated for a time.

True or False

Paul and Barnabas disagreed sharply and separated for a time.

True or False

Which virtue enables us to rely on God?

temperancefortitudehope

Which virtue enables us to rely on God?

temperancefortitudehope

Which parable tells the story about a man who took care of someone who had been robbed and beaten by thieves?

a) the good shepherdb) the good stewardc) the good Samaritan

Which parable tells the story about a man who took care of someone who had been robbed and beaten by thieves?

a) the good shepherdb) the good stewardc) the good Samaritan

Paul was content that he was mistreated and persecuted for the sake of Christ.

True or False

Paul was content that he was mistreated and persecuted for the sake of Christ.

True or False

Wisdom says that God made all things by His

a) fingerb) thoughtc) word

Wisdom says that God made all things by His

a) fingerb) thoughtc) word

END OF ROUND TEN

According to Luke, what did the someone find at the bomb when they came to anoint the body of Jesus?

a) the body of Jesusb) two men dressed in dazzling garmentsc) the soldiers sleeping at the

tomb

According to Luke, what did the someone find at the bomb when they came to anoint the body of Jesus?

a) the body of Jesusb) two men dressed in dazzling garmentsc) the soldiers sleeping at the

tomb

The city of Babylon became part of which great empire?

a) Romanb) Persianc) Egyptian

The city of Babylon became part of which great empire?

a) Romanb) Persianc) Egyptian

Which book of the Bible is a dramatic poem dealing with the suffering of the innocent?

a) Song of Songsb) Sirachc) Job

Which book of the Bible is a dramatic poem dealing with the suffering of the innocent?

a) Song of Songsb) Sirachc) Job

Who gave Jesus his name?

a) Joseph and Maryb) the angel Gabrielc) Simeon in the Temple

Who gave Jesus his name?

a) Joseph and Maryb) the angel Gabrielc) Simeon in the Temple

Name the Sacraments of Service

Name the Sacraments of Service

Holy Orders and Matrimony

Most of the Old Testament prophets believed in life after death.

True or False

Most of the Old Testament prophets believed in life after death.

True or False

Elizabeth gave birth to her son before Mary gave birth to Jesus.

True or False

Elizabeth gave birth to her son before Mary gave birth to Jesus.

True or False

Paul never opposed Peter about matters pertaining to the gospel.

True or False

Paul never opposed Peter about matters pertaining to the gospel.

True or False

Who were the parents of Cain and Abel?

a) Adam and Eveb) Abraham and Sarahc) Isaac and Rebakah

Who were the parents of Cain and Abel?

a) Adam and Eveb) Abraham and Sarahc) Isaac and Rebakah

How did Abel make his livelihood?

a) Shepherdb) hunterc) farmer

How did Abel make his livelihood?

a) Shepherdb) hunterc) farmer

Jesus went to heaven right after he rose from the dead.

True or False

Jesus went to heaven right after he rose from the dead.

True or False

Paul was originally from what city? a) Jerusalem

b) Tarsusc) Rome

Paul was originally from what city? a) Jerusalem

b) Tarsusc) Rome

Who was Adam and Eve's third son?a) Kenanb) Sethc) Enoch

Who was Adam and Eve's third son?a) Kenanb) Sethc) Enoch

What is the 4th Commandment?

What is the 4th Commandment?

Honor your father and mother.

After the Last Supper, where did Jesus and his disciples go?

a) the Mount of Olivesb) the Templec) Peter's mother-in-law's house

After the Last Supper, where did Jesus and his disciples go?

a) the Mount of Olivesb) the Templec) Peter's mother-in-law's house

Name the Sacraments of Healing

Name the Sacraments of Healing

Reconciliation and Anointing

Which of Jesus' disciples seemed overly ambitious for reward?

a) Andrew and Simonb) Philip and Bartholomewc) James and John

Which of Jesus' disciples seemed overly ambitious for reward?

a) Andrew and Simonb) Philip and Bartholomewc) James and John

Who was the King of Judea when Jesus was born?

a) Pontius Plateb) Caiaphasc) Herod

Who was the King of Judea when Jesus was born?

a) Pontius Plateb) Caiaphasc) Herod

What is the 6th Commandment?

What is the 6th Commandment?

You shall not commit adultery

What was Solomon's great sin?

a) he wanted another man's wifeb) he became very selfishc) he turned his heart to false gods

What was Solomon's great sin?

a) he wanted another man's wifeb) he became very selfishc) he turned his heart to false gods

END OF ROUND ELEVEN