Popes

Question 1

Who was the first Bishop of Antioch?

Answer 1

Peter

Peter served as Bishop of Antioch for a few years after Pentecost.

Question 2

What city did Peter become Bishop of after Antioch?

Answer 2

Rome

Rome was the center of the Empire.

Question 3

In what year were Peter and Paul martyred?

Answer 3

64 AD

This occurred during the persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero.

Question 4

How was Paul martyred?

Answer 4

Beheaded

Paul faced execution by beheading.

Question 5

How was Peter martyred?

Answer 5

Crucified upside down

Tradition states that Peter was crucified in this manner.

Question 6

What is the significance of the Church in Rome?

Answer 6

It became the most important Church for other Christians

The martyrdom of Peter and Paul contributed to its significance.

Question 7

How many popes have there been from Peter to the present day?

Answer 7

266 popes

This includes both past and present popes.

Question 8

What did Jesus give to the apostles that they passed on?

Answer 8

The Holy Spirit

The apostles laid hands on others to call down the Holy Spirit.

Question 9

What are bishops considered in relation to the apostles?

Answer 9

Successors of the apostles

Bishops have received the same Spirit and duties as the apostles.

Question 10

What is the role of bishops?

Answer 10

Look after the Church in a certain place

Bishops serve specific geographic areas.

Question 11

What does the title ‘Pope’ mean?

Answer 11

Father

The title reflects the Pope’s role as a spiritual leader.

Question 12

What belief do Catholics hold about the Pope?

Answer 12

He is Peter’s successor

This means he has the same task of leading the whole Church.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Bishops are responsible for _______.

Answer 13

the Church in a certain place

Bishops have specific geographic responsibilities.

Question 14

Diocese meaning?

Answer 14

the Church in a certain area looked after by a bishop

Question 15

What do catholics believe about the Pope on earth?

Answer 15

Catholics believe that he leads the Church on earth

Question 16

What is apostolic succession?

Answer 16

The belief that the power of the Holy Spirit has been passed down through the apostles to the Popes and Bishops

Question 17

Which two places did peter go after pentecost?

Answer 17

Palestine and asia minor

Question 18

White smoke meaning - vatican city

Answer 18

A new pope has been elected

Question 19

What does black smoke mean? Vatican city

Answer 19

black smoke means there has been no decision on a new pontiff

Question 20

When was pope francis elected?

Answer 20

He was elected 266th pope (bishop of rome) on march 13th 2013

Question 21

What are some titles of the pope?

Answer 21

Pope, Holy father, bishop of rome, vicar of christ, servant of the servants of god

Question 22

What does the title pope mean?

Answer 22

Pope – meaning ‘Father’ as the pope looks after us

Question 23

Holy father meaning?

Answer 23

Holy Father – similar to the meaning of ‘Pope’ it means a loving father

Question 24

Bishop of Rome meaning?

Answer 24

Bishop of Rome – Simon Peter was the first Bishop and the Pope is a successor of Peter

Question 25

Vicar of Christ meaning?

Answer 25

Vicar of Christ – The Pope is a vicar to Jesus Christ and acts in Christ’s place as head of the church on earth

Question 26

Servant of the servants of God meaning?

Answer 26

Servant of the Servants of God – The Pope is a servant not just to God but also to all God’s people