HCHS Catholic Schools Week

What is the theme of Catholic Schools Week?

• Work hard. Play hard.

• Pray and work.

• Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.

What does the word "catholic" mean?

• universal

• religious

• catechism

Who is our current pope?

• Benedict

• John Paul lII

• Francis

What sacrament is celebrated at mass?

• Reconciliation

• Baptism

• Eucharist

What is the time in the liturgical calendar called before the celebration of Easter?

• Lent

• Advent

• Pentecost

Which was the first ecumenical council of the Church and resulted in the Creed we say at mass?

• Council of Trent

• Council of Nicea

• Second Vatican Council

How many Catholics are there in the world?

• 1 billion

• 2 billion

• 6 billion

• 10 billion

Which country has the highest population of Catholics?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• United States

• Italy

How many Catholic schools are there in the US?

• 2000

• 7500

• 8000

• 9500

When was the first Catholic school opened in the US?

• 1737

• 1789

• 1812

• 1876