50 Catholic Trivia Questions

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in St, Johns Gospel who is called the "Word of God"?
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Jesus
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who is called the patron saint of missions even though she never left her convent?
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Saint Therese, Saint Frances Xavier
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what future apostle stood by watching the stoning of the Church's first martyr, Stephen?
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St. Paul
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what colors are papal flag?
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white and yellow
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What station has been added recently to the Way of the Cross?
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Jesus resurrection
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Who is the inspiring sister who won the Nobel Peace prize for her work with the poor of India?
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Mother Theresa
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What does "Easter duty" mean?
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Confession at least once a year
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Who are the men in colorful costumes who have been responsible for the personal safety of the pope since 1506?
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The Swiss guards
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Who is the saint who supposedly tamed a wild wolf?
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St. Frances
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What is the name of the large, colored vestment the priest wears for mass?
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Chasable
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Which is the longest of the four Gospels?
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Matthew
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What is the name of the small, round container that is used to bring consecrated hosts to the sick
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Pyx
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How many days after Easter does Pentecost occur?
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50 days
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According to the Gospel, how many times did Jesus speak when he was on the cross?
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7 statements
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Which saint is petitioned in order to find a lost object?
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Saint Anthony
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What man of God had so radiant a face after conversing with God that the people feared him?
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Moses
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On what day do Catholics remember and pray especially for those who have died?
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November 2
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What was St. Peter's name before Jesus changed it?
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Simon
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What is the study of the nature of God and religious truth called?
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Theology
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What color vestment do priests wear during Advent and Lent?
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Purple
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What apostle replaced Judas?
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Matthias
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What is the movement among Christian Churches to become united?
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Ecumenism
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What are short stories Jesus used to teach and reveal religious truths?
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Parables
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Who was both the first non-Italian pope since 1523 and the first Polish pope?
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John Paul II
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What is a stigmata?
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The wounds of Jesus (St. Frances and Padre Pio received them)
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Who climbed a tree to see Jesus?
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Zaccheus
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What is the name for the body of laws that govern the Church?
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Canon Law
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Who are the knights of Columbus?
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Men dedicated to serve the Church and to help with vocations
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What is the sign in a church that the Blessed Sacrament is reserved there?
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The Sanctuary Lan
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Which famous Catholic explorer's ship was named Santa Maria after the Blessed Virgin Mary?
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Christopher Columbus
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What is the vessel called that is used to expose the Sacred Host for adoration?
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Monstrance
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What is the ceremonial hat of a bishop called?
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Miter
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What is Noah's ark a symbol of?
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The church
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What is the title bestowed on a Roman Catholic Church because of its age or importance?
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Basilica
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What is the name of the unleavened bread used at the time of Jewish Passover?
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Manna
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What do the letters at the top of a crucifix mean?
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Jesus The Nazariun King of the Jews
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Where did Moses die?
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Mount Nebo
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What is the staff used by a bishop as a symbol of office?
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Crossier
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The shamrock is a symbol of what mystery?
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The Trinity
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What is the favorite word of the Church used especially during the Easter Season?
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Alleluiah
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What are tools a symbol of St. Joseph?
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He was a carpenter
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What is another name for the "city of David"?
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Jerusalem
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In what book of the Bible is the story of Abraham found?
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Genesis
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What prayer containing three Hail Marys is prayed in honor of the Incarnation?
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The Angelus
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Who is the artist who painted the famous scenes in the Sistine Chapel in Rome?
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Michaelangelo
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What are third orders?
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lay people following the religious community
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What is the cross worn by a bishop or abbot?
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Pectoral
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In what year did Mary appear to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France
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1858