What it means to be Catholic

What tradition of Catholicism do we celebrate at OLMC?

• Maronite

• Roman

• Orthodox

• Coptic

What is a core belief of the Catholic church?

• They believe in one God, the Father almighty

• The Bible is the inspired word of God

• Jesus is the son of God

• All of the above

What percentage of the Australian population identify as being Catholic?

• 10%

• 25%

• 80%

• 50%

Who was the first person to use the word 'Catholic'?

• St Thomas

• Jesus

•  St Ignatius of Antioch

• Mary Magdalene

How many Catholic sacraments are there?

• 10

• 7

• 5

• 8

What is a parish?

• The district for which an archbishop is responsible

• A chapel located in a Catholic School

• A local community of Christians who share a common faith and practice their faith together.

• Where the Pope lives

What congregation did Catherine McAuley found in 1831?

• St Aloysius

• The Swingle Sisters

• Sisters of Saint Mercy

• OLMC Burraneer

Catherine McAuley inherited a considerable fortune. What did she choose to spend it on?

• A potato farm

• A trip to Australia

• A house for homeless women and children to provide care and education for them

• A pilgrimage to the Holy Lands

What is Mercy?

• A prayer recited in Mass

• When you decide to give up

• A feeling of happiness

• The Way God Acts Towards People

"Sub tuum praesidium" is our school motto. What does it mean in English?

• Live, laugh and learn

• Mercy values by the sea

• Women of strength and compassion

• Under Your (Mary’s) Protection