R.E

Question 1

Apocalypse

Answer 1

Another name for the Book of Revelation; the last book in the Bible.

Question 2

Genesis

Answer 2

The first book of the Bible

Question 3

Prophecy

Answer 3

The Old Testament books in which a prophet hears God’s message and is sent to the people to speak it out.

Question 4

Revelation

Answer 4

The way that God slowly but surely showed Himself to Israel by His Word.

Question 5

Sacred Scripture

Answer 5

Another name for the Bible.

Question 6

Sacred Tradition

Answer 6

The teachings of the Apostles about Christ passed down to the Church through the ages.

Question 7

Symbolic Story

Answer 7

A story that uses symbols to get across important truths.

Question 8

Testament

Answer 8

A word meaning witness; used to describe parts of the
Bible.

Question 9

Torah

Answer 9

The Hebrew name for the first five books in the Bible.

Question 10

Wisdom Writings

Answer 10

These Old Testament books are about how to live wisely
and well in the sight of God and other people.

Question 11

Contrition

Answer 11

Being sorry in your heart for having sinned against God.

Question 12

Forgiveness

Answer 12

Healing a friendship broken by wrongdoing.

Question 13

Grace

Answer 13

Gift of God’s life and help in a person’s soul.

Question 14

Original Sin

Answer 14

The sinful tendency that humans inherit from Adam and
Eve’s disobedience.

Question 15

Paschal Candle

Answer 15

The large candle lit at the Easter Vigil Mass

Question 16

Penance

Answer 16

Something to make up for the damage done by sin; also
a name for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Question 17

Repentance

Answer 17

Turning to God and being truly sorry.

Question 18

Rite

Answer 18

The order and way in which a sacrament is celebrated.

Question 19

Sacrament

Answer 19

A living sign by which we receive God’s help for our souls
in a particular way

Question 20

Sacraments
of Healing

Answer 20

Sacraments that bring peace and wholeness in mind and
body – Reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick.

Question 21

Apostle

Answer 21

One sent out to preach the Good News.

Question 22

Bishop

Answer 22

A leader, teacher and guide for God’s People (the
Church) in a certain area called a diocese

Question 23

Cathedral

Answer 23

The main church in a diocese

Question 24

Crosier

Answer 24

The long staff carried by a Bishop symbolising his role as
a shepherd.

Question 25

Disciple

Answer 25

Learner or follower.

Question 26

Diocese

Answer 26

The Church in a certain area for which the Bishop is
responsible.

Question 27

Successor

Answer 27

Someone who follows in the footsteps of another, who
takes on that person’s duties and responsibilities.

Question 28

Vicar

Answer 28

Someone who acts officially in the place of someone
else.

Question 29

Vicar of Christ

Answer 29

One of the titles for the Pope.

Question 30

Vocation

Answer 30

A calling; a direction in life a person receives from God.