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Quiz about Roman Catholicism
Quiz about Roman Catholicism

Roman Catholicism Trivia Quiz


This quiz is about the Roman Catholic Church. All answers are according to its teaching.

A multiple-choice quiz by KyleLD. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
KyleLD
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
36,143
Updated
Jul 14 22
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
20 / 25
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Top 5% quiz!
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Question 1 of 25
1. What is the title of the Vicar(s) of Christ on Earth? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. According to Catholic teaching, who was the woman, chosen by God, to bear His only-begotten Son? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. The house in which parish priests in the United States live is usually called what? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Peter was also known as whom? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. What is the table on which the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. What is something that resulted from Vatican II? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. When do Catholics believe the sacrament relating to the Body and Blood of Christ was instituted? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. When do Roman Catholics celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Who generally serves as the head of a Diocese? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What does 'catholic' mean? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. The outer garment the priest wears while saying mass is called what? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. According to canon law, it is required for Catholics to attend church when? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. The season before Christmas is called what? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Liturgically and Biblically, what is the most important Christian holiday, which is described in every Gospel? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. There are how many sacraments in the Catholic Church? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. In what city did Jesus perform his first miracle, turning water into wine? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Who was the adoptive father of Jesus, the husband of his mother? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. How many apostles were listed in the Gospels? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Can women become Roman Catholic priests?


Question 20 of 25
20. Where does the Pope live? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. On what day do Catholics ceremonially commemorate (not merely remember) the Lord's Passion? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Whom did Jesus raise from the dead? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. What is the sacrament in which men are ordained priests? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. The cup in which the Precious Blood is served is known as what? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Who is the 'rock'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the title of the Vicar(s) of Christ on Earth?

Answer: Pope

St. Peter was the first Pope! See Matthew 16:18.
2. According to Catholic teaching, who was the woman, chosen by God, to bear His only-begotten Son?

Answer: Virgin Mary

Catholics believe that the Blessed Virgin Mary said yes to God, making it possible for Christ to save people from their sins!
3. The house in which parish priests in the United States live is usually called what?

Answer: Rectory

You may notice a house connected to or very close to the church. That is usually the rectory.
4. Peter was also known as whom?

Answer: Simon

Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter, which means 'rock' in Aramaic - 'Kephas', the Rock on which Jesus would build His most Holy Church.
5. What is the table on which the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is celebrated?

Answer: Altar

The priest stands at the altar 'In Persona Christi' meaning 'In the Person of Christ' and offers the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
6. What is something that resulted from Vatican II?

Answer: Novus Ordo Missae

"Novus Ordo Missae" means "New Order of the Mass." It's properly known as the Mass of Pope Paul VI and is now the ordinary mass of the Roman Catholic Church.
7. When do Catholics believe the sacrament relating to the Body and Blood of Christ was instituted?

Answer: Holy Thursday

Jesus instituted the Sacred Priesthood at the Last Supper as well. This event took place on Holy Thursday.
8. When do Roman Catholics celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem?

Answer: Palm Sunday

'Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the Highest! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'
9. Who generally serves as the head of a Diocese?

Answer: Bishop

The Bishops can trace their consecration all the way back to the Apostles. The Bishops are considered the successors of the Apostles while the Pope is the successor of St. Peter.
10. What does 'catholic' mean?

Answer: Universal

This term means that it offers membership and salvation to all who seek it, as opposed to faiths which are only available to a restricted membership.
11. The outer garment the priest wears while saying mass is called what?

Answer: Chasuble

My favorite chasubles are the Traditional Fiddle-Backs.
12. According to canon law, it is required for Catholics to attend church when?

Answer: Sundays and Holy Days

It is considered a mortal sin to miss Mass on Sundays and Holy Days unless there is a sufficient reason, e.g. illness.
13. The season before Christmas is called what?

Answer: Advent

Advent is when we light those four candles which make up the Advent Wreath: three purple ones and a pink one.
14. Liturgically and Biblically, what is the most important Christian holiday, which is described in every Gospel?

Answer: Easter

While Christmas is very important, Easter is the most important because it is our Lord's resurrection, the day He conquered death! Christ's death and resurrection are described in all four Gospels; the story of His birth appears in only two.
15. There are how many sacraments in the Catholic Church?

Answer: Seven

Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (formerly known as Penance), Matrimony, Holy Orders and Anointing of the Sick.
16. In what city did Jesus perform his first miracle, turning water into wine?

Answer: Cana

Mary convinced Jesus to perform His first miracle, which was turning water into wine at a wedding.
17. Who was the adoptive father of Jesus, the husband of his mother?

Answer: Joseph

St. Joseph was a very good earthly father to our Lord.
18. How many apostles were listed in the Gospels?

Answer: Twelve

They were Peter, Andrew, James, John, Phillip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, Thaddaeus, James II, Simon, and Judas. Matthias, the disciple named to replace Judas, was not mentioned until the book of Acts, which is not one of the Gospels.
19. Can women become Roman Catholic priests?

Answer: No

Women are not allowed to become Roman Catholic Priests.
20. Where does the Pope live?

Answer: Vatican City

The Pope actually lives in Vatican City. Many people get confused and say he lives in Italy, when Vatican City is actually a country within a city!
21. On what day do Catholics ceremonially commemorate (not merely remember) the Lord's Passion?

Answer: Good Friday

It is called 'Good Friday' because the Lord died for people's sins and saved them, and that is considered a good thing!
22. Whom did Jesus raise from the dead?

Answer: Lazarus

This was one of the times Jesus cried...
23. What is the sacrament in which men are ordained priests?

Answer: Holy Orders

24. The cup in which the Precious Blood is served is known as what?

Answer: Chalice

It usually must be made out of metal and must be gold or silver plated.
25. Who is the 'rock'?

Answer: Peter

Matthew 16:18. He was the first Pope.
Source: Author KyleLD

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