wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Catholic Trivia

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of Jesus’ condemnation, crucifixion, death and resurrection?

a)

Holy Trinity

b)

Paschal Mystery

c)

Assumption

d)

Pentecost

2.

What is the Old Testament?

a)

An old Christian book

b)

A group of writings written before Jesus’ time

c)

A group of writings written after Jesus’ death

d)

God’s word

3.

This image symbolizes two paths. John Calvin would have argued you really do not have a 'choice'. What was his concept of salvation/heaven called?

a)

indulgence

b)

Anglican

c)

theocracy

d)

predestination

4.

There are four Gospels in the New Testament. What is the correct order in which they were written?

a)

Matthew, Mark, John and Luke

b)

Mark, Matthew, Luke and John

c)

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

d)

Mark, Matthew, John and Luke

5.

in which book of the Bible can you find the creation stories?

a)

Exodus

b)

Genesis

c)

Numbers

d)

Matthew

6.

A key teaching of Jesus took place in the form of a sermon on a mountain. Which teaching would this refer to?

a)

The Ten Commandments

b)

The Great Commandment

c)

The Beatitudes

d)

The retelling of Christ's Resurrection

7.

When is Advent?

a)

Four weeks before Good Friday

b)

Fifty days after Easter

c)

Twelve days after Christmas - arrival of the wise men

d)

Four weeks before Christmas

8.

How many Stations of the Cross are there?

a)

14

b)

12

c)

10

d)

11

9.

How many sacraments are there in the Catholic faith?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

6

10.

What are the sacraments of Initiation?

a)

Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage

b)

Baptism, First Eucharist, Marriage

c)

Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist

d)

Baptism, First Eucharist, Confirmation

11.

Who made a Covenant with God that he and all of his descendants would remain faithful?

a)

Isaiah

b)

Noah

c)

Abraham

d)

Moses

12.

Who received the Ten Commandments

a)

Isaac

b)

Abraham

c)

David

d)

Moses

13.

in which of these periods does the priest wear red?

a)

Lent

b)

Ordinary Time

c)

Pentecost

d)

Advent

14.

Which of the following are prayers said during the Rosary?

a)

Sign of the Cross

b)

Hail Mary

c)

Our Father

d)

Glory Be to the Father

e)

Apostle's Creed

15.

The Leader of the Catholic church is recalled as the_____

a)

Imam

b)

Pope

c)

Adi

d)

Buddha

16.

Jesus taught people about the Kingdom of God through the use of

a)

Psalms

b)

Parables

c)

Sermons

d)

Songs

17.

The first five books of the Old Testament are known as

a)

The Pentateuch

b)

The Gospels

c)

The Beginning

d)

Psalms

18.

What does Jesus’ name mean?

a)

Glory to God

b)

God is good

c)

God saves

d)

Messiah

19.
People all over the word profess the same faith by praying the 
a)
Cyrene Creed
b)
James Creed
c)
Peter Creed
d)
Nicene Creed
20.
Definition of catholic
a)
Church
b)
Diversity
c)
Universal
d)
Father
21.
Jesus gave his _____________ great power and authority to act in his person
a)
disciples
b)
Priests
c)
Saints
d)
Apostles
22.
Jesus was
a)
Muslim
b)
Christian
c)
Hindu
d)
Jewish
23.

Who inspired the authors of the Bible?

a)

Mr. Longo

b)

Their friends

c)

Jesus

d)

Holy Spirit

24.

How many books are in the Catholic Bible?

a)

100

b)

73

c)

46

d)

27

25.

Who is the cousin of Mother Mary?

a)

Elizabeth

b)

Jane

c)

Isabel

26.

What is a Lectionary?

a)

The book a Priest reads from during the Mass.

b)

The book a Lector reads from during the Mass.

c)

The book a Congregant reads from during the Mass.

d)

The songbook for the Mass.

27.

Where is the First Reading typically taken from?

a)

The Old Testament

b)

The New Testament

28.

Where in the bible is the second reading from?

a)

The Old Testament

b)

The New Testament

c)

The Gospels

29.

True or false: The Lector reads the Gospel.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

The Creed is recited within what part of the Mass?

a)

Introductory Rites

b)

Liturgy of the Word

c)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

d)

Concluding Rites

31.

The presentation of the gifts and the preparation of the altar occur within what part of the mass?

a)

Introductory Rites

b)

Liturgy of the Word

c)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

d)

Concluding Rites

32.

What prayer did Jesus teach us?

a)

The Act of Contrition

b)

The Anima Christi

c)

The Apostle's Creed

d)

The Lord's Prayer

33.

At what point in the Mass are we forgiven our venial sins?

a)

Communion

b)

Perpetual Rite

c)

Penitential Rite

d)

Penitending Rite

34.

In the Gloria, we:

a)

Sing for Fun

b)

Ask God to be our one savior

c)

Give praise to God and admit that he alone is God

d)

Count all of the mini- and demi-gods of other faiths

35.

This 'reading' is typically sung:

a)

The Gospel

b)

The second reading

c)

The Psalm

d)

The first reading

36.

Which is the correct order?

a)

Homily, Creed, Prayers of the Faithful

b)

Creed, Homily, Prayers of the Faithful

c)

Homily, Prayers of the Faithful, Creed

d)

Prayers of the Faithful, Creed, Homily

37.

Place these in order:

a)

Liturgy of the Word, Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rites

b)

Concluding Rites, Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Word

c)

Introductory Rites, Concluding Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist

d)

Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rites

38.

who were the first people on earth?

a)

moses and isac

b)

joseph and andrew

c)

adam and eve

d)

i dont know

39.

what day was the last supper?

a)

monday

b)

tuesday

c)

friday

d)

thursday

40.

when did jesus die?

a)

thursday

b)

saturday

c)

friday

d)

sunday

41.

when did jesus rise from the death?

a)

monday

b)

wednesday

c)

sunday

d)

saturday

42.
How many weeks does Advent last?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
6
43.
What was Peter's name before he met Jesus?
a)
Andrew
b)
Simon
c)
John
d)
James
44.
What colour vestments does a priest wear on a Martyr's feast day
a)
Red
b)
Green
c)
White
d)
Purple
45.
What day does Lent always begin on?
a)
Monday
b)
Tuesday
c)
Wednesday
d)
Sunday
46.

A crime speaking out against the church

a)

heretic

b)

heresy

c)

excommunication

d)

sinner

47.

Another term for church officials is

a)

Pope

b)

Nuns

c)

clergy

d)

monks

48.

What is the Catholic meaning for water?

a)

Thirst

b)

Rebirth

c)

Surfing

d)

The colour blue

49.

The arrow is pointing to

a)

His super hero costume

b)

A jewel around His neck

c)

His sacred heart

d)

A glow in the dark necklace

50.

Special days set aside by the Church to honor saints are called _____.

a)

Sundays

b)

festivals

c)

feast days

d)

patron

51.

A saint that dies for their faith is called a _________.

a)

feast day

b)

patron

c)

guidance

d)

martyr

52.

What color represents Advent?

a)

blue

b)

purple

53.

Which of the following is not a sacrament of initiation?

a)

Eucharist

b)

Confirmation

c)

Penance

d)

Baptism

54.

What does this picture symbolize?

a)

Advent Wreath

b)

Lent Candle

c)

Easter Candle

d)

Ordinary Time

55.

.................., which is celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday.

a)

Christmas

b)

Ordinary Time

c)

Pentecost

d)

Veneration of the cross

56.

How many days is there in the Christmas Season? _____

a)

6 days, from Christmas to New Year.

b)

12 days, from Christmas to Epiphany.

c)

2 days, Christmas and Boxing Day.

57.

What color do priest wear at Christmas

a)

White

b)

Purple

c)

Green

d)

Red

58.

What was a religious order?

a)

An organization that spread crime

b)

A mission to spread business

c)

An association dedicated to a specific mission in life

d)

None of the above

59.

A __________ is a sacred sign given to the Church by Christ

a)

Sacrament

b)

virtue

c)

sacramental

d)

Work of Mercy

60.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all

a)

Thanks be to God.

b)

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

c)

Amen

d)

And with your spirit.

61.

The Word of the Lord . . .

a)

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

b)

We lift them up to the Lord

c)

Amen

d)

Thanks be to God

62.

The Lord be with you . . .

a)

And with your spirit

b)

Glory to you, O Lord

c)

Thanks be to God

d)

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

63.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. . . .

a)

And with your spirit

b)

Glory to you, O Lord

c)

Thanks be to God

d)

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

64.

The Gospel of the Lord . . .

a)

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

b)

We lift them up to the Lord

c)

Amen

d)

Thanks be to God

65.

Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. . .

a)

May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

b)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

c)

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

d)

Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

66.

Lift up your hearts . . .

a)

We lift them up to the Lord

b)

And with your spirit

c)

It is right and just

d)

That we are in the Holy Presence of God

67.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God . . .

a)

We lift them up to the Lord

b)

And with your spirit

c)

It is right and just

d)

That we are in the Holy Presence of God

68.

Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

a)

May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

b)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

c)

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

d)

Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

69.

Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are sacraments of ________.

a)

Confirmation

b)

Initiation

c)

Healing

d)

Service/Commitment

70.

Jesus taught the Apostles how to administer the seven ritual Sacraments.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

How many categories are there for the Sacraments?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

2

d)

1

72.

The Church's official, public, communal prayer

a)

Worship

b)

Liturgy

c)

Eucharist

d)

Mass

73.

Which is NOT another name used to address the Holy Spirit?

a)

Holy Ghost

b)

Messiah

c)

Paraclete

d)

Advocate

74.

Who is/are the successor(s) of the Apostles?

a)

Pope

b)

Bishop

c)

Priest

d)

Laity

75.

 

Monks, nuns, priests, and bishops are all members of the _____________________.

a)

clergy

b)

nobility

c)

peasant

d)

monarch

76.

According to the Catholic Church, which of these is NOT a Fruit of the Holy Spirit?

a)

Fortitude

b)

Modesty

c)

Patience

d)

Goodness

77.

How many Hail Mary beads are on a standard rosary?

a)

53

b)

50

c)

55

d)

51

78.
How many Catholics are there worldwide (as of 2013)?
a)
10
b)
2.4 billion
c)
1.2 billion
d)
917 million
79.
All of the Popes have been declared Saints.
a)
True
b)
False
80.

The pope's position, as head of the Catholic Church, lasts until?

a)

Another World War happens

b)

He is too old and cannot function

c)

Upon either his death or resignation.

d)

When the people of the Catholic faith elects a new pope.

81.
What ethnicity was St. Patrick?
a)
Britan
b)
Irish
c)
American
d)
None of the Above
82.

Who was the first to use the word "Catholic"?

a)

Ignatius of Antioch

b)

Ignatius of Lyon

c)

Clement of Rome

d)

St. Paul

83.

The author of the majority of the Letters of the New Testament.

a)

Peter

b)

Paul

c)

Saul

d)

Moses

84.

What is the name of the metal box that contains the Holy Communion Bread (Eucharist)?

a)

Refrigerator

b)

Freezer

c)

Sanctuary

d)

Tabernacle

85.

When do know there is Eucharist (Holy Communion) in the Tabernacle?

a)

When the Priest opens it up

b)

When the Bishop is present

c)

When the lights are on

d)

When the candle is burning next to it

86.

What do you call one piece of Holy Communion bread (Eucharist)?

a)

a Host

b)

a bread

c)

a miracle

d)

a loaf

87.

Catholics read the bible at every Mass! In fact, if you went to Mass every day how long would it take before you read the entire Bible?

a)

1 year

b)

2 years

c)

3 years

d)

10 years

88.

What is the sanctuary?

a)

The inside of the church building.

b)

The area at the front of the church which contains all the sacred object and the Priest stands during Mass. It is usually elevated from the nave, where the congregation sits.

c)

The area set aside for families with young children where they kids can make noise and it will not be heard by the general congregation.

d)

The Catholic term for the toilet within the church building.

89.

What is a sacristy?

a)

The Sacristy is the process by which people become sacred and connected to God after receiving communion.

b)

The Sacristy is the presider's chair in the sanctuary.

c)

The Sacristy is a collection of pews.

d)

The Sacristy is where sacred vestments, liturgical vessels, etc., are stored.

90.

Where the sacred chrism is kept (chrism is the oil used in the sacrament of Confirmation)

a)

sacristy

b)

font

c)

ambry

d)

confessional

91.

What does the word evangelization mean?

a)

to completely submit to the Pope

b)

to study Jesus' message thoroughly and completely

c)

to spread Jesus' message of love and salvation to everyone

d)

to travel to other countries to learn about different cultures

Similar Resources on Wayground

7REL Unit 3

95 questions

7REL Unit 3

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Spanish and RE

94 questions

Spanish and RE

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade

Year 4 Islamiyyah Exam Revision Question

90 questions

Year 4 Islamiyyah Exam Revision Question

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

8th Grade Test #1

92 questions

8th Grade Test #1

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th Grade

Religion Quarter 2 Exam

89 questions

Religion Quarter 2 Exam

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade

1st Quarter Exam Practice

93 questions

1st Quarter Exam Practice

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th Grade