LEVEL: 1 - Novice [CATEGORY Liturgy & Sacraments]

Question 1

The act whereby a priest, acting as a judge, representing Christ, passes on to the penitent the
remission of sin.

Answer 1

What is absolution from sin?

Question 2

These are the words the priest speaks during absolution.

Answer 2

What are the words:

“I absolve you from your sins, in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”?

Question 3

This is a person “appointed in order to aid the deacon and to minister to the priest.”

Answer 3

What is an acolyte?

Question 4

A legal term for an accident that occurs without the cause or foreknowledge of man.

Answer 4

What is an Act of God?

Question 5

These are the seven Sacraments

Answer 5

What are:
1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Holy Eucharist, Penance (Confession)
4. Anointing of the Sick (Extreme Unction)
5. Holy Orders
6. Matrimony?

20 Bonus Points

Question 6

On this day we commemorate Christ’s passion and death.

Answer 6

What is Good Friday?

Question 7

This is the feast day which we celebrate to commemorate Jesus’ visible departure from the world 40 days after Easter.

Answer 7

What is the Feast of the Ascension?

Question 8

It was on this day that the Holy Spirit first made Himself known to Jesus’ followers.

Answer 8

What is Pentecost?

Question 9

This is imprinted on our soul at Confirmation.

Answer 9

What is a character?

Question 10

This devotion to the Eucharistic Christ in the Roman Rite consists of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance, or a pyx, adoration of the faithful, hymns, the blessing where the priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the Blessed Sacrament over the people, and recitation of Divine Praises.

Answer 10

What is Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament?

Question 11

These are the holy days of obligation in the United States.

Answer 11

What are :

1. all the Sundays of the year
2. January lst (the Solemnity of Mary)
3. The Feast of the Ascension(40 days after Easter)
4. The Feast of the Assumption (August 15th)
5. All Saints Day (November lst)
6. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th)
7. and Christmas Day (December 25th)

(Canada: Sundays, Christmas, New Year’s)

Question 12

This sacramental, consisting of two small pieces of cloth, is fastened by strings and worn around the neck in front and back.

Answer 12

What is a scapular?

Question 13

This sacramental reminds us of our Baptism.

Answer 13

What is holy water?

Question 14

This is the part of the Mass where the priest explains the Word of God.

Answer 14

What is the homily?

Question 15

This, when lighted, indicates Christ is present in the tabernacle.

Answer 15

What is the sanctuary lamp?

Question 16

This is something done or accepted to make up for sin.

Answer 16

What is penance?

Question 17

This person acts for Jesus in the sacrament of Penance.

Answer 17

Who is the priest?

Question 18

This means “releasing,” that is, we are set free (or absolved) from our sins.

Answer 18

What is absolution or when the priest absolves us from our sins?

Question 19

This is the most joyous season of the Church year.

Answer 19

What is Easter?

Question 20

The Last Supper was held on this day of the week.

Answer 20

What is Thursday?

Question 21

Each sacrament has matter and form. These are the four sacraments that use Chrism or Holy Oil as their matter.

Answer 21

What are:

1. Baptism
2. Confirmation
3. Holy Orders
4. Extreme Unction (or Anointing of the Sick)?

Question 22

This is the sacrament of God’s forgiveness.

Answer 22

What is Penance, Reconciliation or Confession?

Question 23

This garment, usually black, is worn by altar boys and priests.

Answer 23

What is a cassock?

Question 24

Ordinarily consecrated by a bishop, this stone of natural rock, contains the relic of a martyr.

Answer 24

What is an altar stone?

Question 25

Latin was a predominate language used in the order of the Mass before Vatican II; however, this language and Greek played a minor part in the prayers of the Mass.

Answer 25

What is **Hebrew**?

Question 26

Of all Church feasts and holy days, these two celebrate the Biessed Sacrament.

Answer 26

What are **Corpus Christi** and **Holy Thursday**?

Question 27

This is the twenty-fast accepted Ecumenical Council.

Answer 27

**What is Vatican II**?

Question 28

This man climbed a tree to see Jesus because he was too short.

Answer 28

Who is **_Zaccheus_**?

Question 29

These are the names given the three types of holy oils used in the Church's worship today.

Answer 29

What are **_chrism_**, **_oil of the sick_**, and **_oil of the catechumens_**?

Question 30

The term LAVABO refers to this part of the Latin Mass.

Answer 30

What is the **Ceremony of Purification** or **Washing of the Priest's Hands**?

Question 31

The place, usually in the center of the sanctuary, in which the Blessed Sacrament is contained.

Answer 31

What is the **tabernacle**?

Question 32

This name is given the special vessel for presenting the Eucharistic Host for adoration by the faithful.

Answer 32

What is the **Monstrance**?

Question 33

This is the most important event in history.

Answer 33

What is the **Incarnation**?

Question 34

This is considered the birthday of the Church, the day the Holy Spirit was sent to earth.

Answer 34

What is **_Pentecost_**?

Question 35

This is the light that is kept burning above or before the tabernacle in which the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.

Answer 35

What is the **sanctuary lamp**?

Question 36

This is the day the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles.

Answer 36

What is **_Pentecost_**?

Question 37

This is a vessel or device for sprinkling holy water.

Answer 37

What is an **aspergillium**?

Question 38

To warn against presuming on the mercy of God, a sin against the Holy Spirit; and to induce us to live Christian lives, the Church gives us this obligation.

Answer 38

What is **to confess our sins at least once a year**?

Question 39

The direct transgression against these two commandments is always serious matter.

Answer 39

What are: 1. 6th Commandment 2. 9th Commandment | 30 Bonus Points

Question 40

An outward sign instituted by Christ, to give grace.

Answer 40

What is a **_sacrament_**?

Question 41

These are the matter and form of the sacrament of Baptism.

Answer 41

What are: 1. Matter (pouring) 2. Form ("I Baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of Holy Spirit?") | 20 Bonus Points

Question 42

This miracle takes place every time Mass is said.

Answer 42

What is **transubstantiation**? | 15 Bonus Points

Question 43

The introductory rites of a solemn "**Novus Ordo**" Mass are these four prayers.

Answer 43

What are: 1. Entrance Antiphon 2. Penitential Rites 3. Gloria 4. Opening Prayer?

Question 44

**Amen** in Hebrew means this.

Answer 44

What is: "**_So be it_**"?

Question 45

We stand at the Gospel to signify this.

Answer 45

What is: **That we are the followers of Christ**?

Question 46

At the beginning of the Gospel, the priest and the congregation trace this symbol on their forehead, lips and breast.

Answer 46

What is the **_Sign of the Cross_**?

Question 47

This is the part of the Mass when the priest teaches and talks about the Readings and the Gospel.

Answer 47

What is the **_homily (or sermon)_**?

Question 48

In the offertory of a Solemn Mass, the priest incenses these with a Sign of the Cross.

Answer 48

What is the **_bread_** and **_wine_**?

Question 49

This is the Latin term for the bowl the priest uses when he washes his fingers (in respect for the fact he will soon be holding the Body of Christ).

Answer 49

What is the **Lavabo**?

Question 50

This the English translation of the Latin words, "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus."

Answer 50

What is "**_Holy, Holy Holy_**?"

Question 51

This is the most solemn moment of the Mass.

Answer 51

What is the **_consecration_**?

Question 52

This is the part of the Mass which Christ instituted at the Last Supper.

Answer 52

What is the **_consecration_**?

Question 53

This is the supreme act of worship in the Church of Christ.

Answer 53

What is the **Mass**?

Question 54

This sweet odour, along with the chanting of the Mass represents prayers rising to God.

Answer 54

What is **_incense_**?

Question 55

This is what "Mea Culpa," means on English.

Answer 55

What is "**_through my Fault_**"?

Question 56

Jesus asked St. Peter this many times, "Simon, son of John doest thou love Me?"

Answer 56

What is **_three times_**?

Question 57

These are the matter and form of the sacrament of Baptism.

Answer 57

What are: 1. Matter (pouring) 2. Form ("I Baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of Holy Spirit?")

Question 58

These are a record of what Jesus wants us to believe and do in order to be saved and reach Heaven as well as an account of how, out of great Love He died for us.

Answer 58

What are the **Gospels**?

Question 59

This mystery of faith is the conversion of the substance of bread and wine into the substance of the Body and Blood of Christ while the accidents of bread and wine remain.

Answer 59

What is the **TRANSUBSTANTIATION**?

Question 60

Instituted by Christ and administered by His Church, these are the ordinary means of obtaining grace.

Answer 60

What are **_sacraments_**?

Question 61

The only day of the church year on which Mass may not be offered.

Answer 61

What is **Good Friday**? | 5 Bonus Points

Question 62

A plenary indulgence is attached to this special blessing.

Answer 62

What is an **_Apostolic blessing_** or **_Papal blessing_**?

Question 63

A day preceding certain feasts (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost). It is a day of preparation, and sometimes involves some penance.

Answer 63

What is a **_vigil_**?

Question 64

This is the moment of forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation. (Penance)

Answer 64

What is **_absolution_**?

Question 65

This is the oil used in the sacrament of Holy Orders.

Answer 65

What is **chrism**?

Question 66

This is recommended to help a person prepare for confession.

Answer 66

What is the **_examination of conscience_**?

Question 67

This is the recommended age for a child to receive First Holy Communion.

Answer 67

What is the **_age of reason_**? (around **_7 years of age)_**.

Question 68

This is the only day in the Church's year on which Mass is not offered.

Answer 68

What is **Good Friday**? | 5 Bonus Points

Question 69

This is the official language of the traditional Roman Rite Mass.

Answer 69

What is **_Latin_**?

Question 70

A short rectangular piece of white cloth, worn beneath the alb to cover the shoulders with two ends tied at the waist of the priest.

Answer 70

What is the **_amice_**?

Question 71

This is a table which has been specially dedicated to God for the offering of sacrifice.

Answer 71

What is an **altar**?

Question 72

They are two small vessels that contain the water and wine to be used at Mass.

Answer 72

What are the _cruets_?

Question 73

This is the light that is kept burning near the tabernacle in which the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.

Answer 73

What is the **_sanctuary lamp_**?

Question 74

This is a utility room in which the vestments and sacred vessels are kept and the clergy vest for sacred functions.

Answer 74

What is the **sacristy**?

Question 75

Jesus is kept in this place, so we can visit Him in the church.

Answer 75

What is the **_tabernacle_**?

Question 76

This is a sacrifice and a sacrament.

Answer 76

What is the **_Holy Eucharist_**?

Question 77

This is a sacred cup in which the wine becomes the true Blood of Christ at the consecration.

Answer 77

What is the **_chalice_**?

Question 78

St. Thomas Aquinas spoke of these as the instruments God uses in causing in us or communicating to us the graces of salvation.

Answer 78

What are the **_sacraments_**?

Question 79

Through this sacrament a baptized person is sealed with the Holy Spirit.

Answer 79

What is **_Confirmation_**?

Question 80

This sacrament brings us intimately close to Jesus.

Answer 80

What is **_Holy Communion_**?

Question 81

This type of grace is increased in our soul after Confirmation.

Answer 81

What is **_sanctifying grace_**?

Question 82

This sacrament completes the gift of the Holy Spirit given to us in Baptism.

Answer 82

What is the **_sacrament of Confirmation_**?

Question 83

This type of grace is increased in our soul after Confirmation.

Answer 83

What is **_sanctifying grace_**?

Question 84

This is the first time that the "profession of faith" is made.

Answer 84

What is **_during Baptism_**?