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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.

Author
KyleLD

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,143

Updated
Jul 14 22

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
20 / 25

Plays
19793

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. What is the title of the Vicar(s) of Christ on Earth? Hint

Pope

Priests

Cardinals

Christians

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Question 2 of 25

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

Martha

Virgin Mary

Elizabeth

Mary Magdalene

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Question 3 of 25

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

Church

Chancery

Rectory

Office

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Question 4 of 25

4. Peter was also known as whom? Hint

Simon

Matthew

Daniel

Jude

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Question 5 of 25

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

Tabernacle

Pulpit

Altar

Shrine

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Question 6 of 25

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

New Faith

Novus Ordo Missae

New Church

Tridentine Rite

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Question 7 of 25

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

Holy Thursday

Easter Sunday

Good Friday

Palm Sunday

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Question 8 of 25

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

Good Friday

Holy Tuesday

Palm Sunday

Holy Thursday

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Question 9 of 25

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

Deacon

Cardinal

Bishop

Priest

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Question 10 of 25

10. What does 'catholic' mean? Hint

Peter

Christ-like

Universal

Powerful

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Question 11 of 25

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

Amice

Chasuble

Alb

Dalmatic

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Question 12 of 25

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

Sundays and Holy Days

When they feel like it

Every day

Only on Christmas and Easter

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Question 13 of 25

13. The season before Christmas is called what? Hint

Lent

Advent

Pentecost

Ordinary Time

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Question 14 of 25

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

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Halloween

Easter

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Question 15 of 25

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

Four

Six

Eight

Seven

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Question 16 of 25

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

Jerusalem

Cana

Nazareth

Bethlehem

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Question 17 of 25

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

Matthew

Joseph

Herod

David

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Question 18 of 25

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

Eleven

Thirteen

Ten

Twelve

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Question 19 of 25

19. Can women become Roman Catholic priests?

Yes

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Question 20 of 25

20. Where does the Pope live? Hint

Russia

Austria

Vatican City

Italy

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Question 21 of 25

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

Palm Sunday

Good Friday

Holy Thursday

Easter Vigil

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Question 22 of 25

22. Whom did Jesus raise from the dead? Hint

Lazarus

Mary

Peter

James

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Question 23 of 25

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

Baptism

Holy Orders

Penance

Confirmation

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Question 24 of 25

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

Ciborium

Chalice

Paten

Purificator

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Question 25 of 25

25. Who is the 'rock'? Hint

Thomas

Timothy

Peter

Paul

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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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