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Question 1

What is the definition of a mission?

Answer 1

A mission is when somebody of faith, usually Christian, goes across the world to spread their beliefs to more people

Question 2

What is a missionary?

Answer 2

A missionary is the person who serves on missions.

Question 3

Who was St Alban?

Answer 3

St Alban is believed to be the first English Christian martyr, who was killed for hiding and helping a christian priest.

Question 4

Why is St Augustine so important to the faith in britain?

Answer 4

Augustine is important because he went on a mission to britain to spread Christianity, and did it successfully.

Question 5

What is the stand called where the Bible is placed in a Church?

Answer 5

The Lectern

Question 6

What colour represents Lent in the Liturgical year?

Answer 6

Purple

Question 7

Why are Cathedrals so grand, large and decorated?

Answer 7

Because there is the belief that they honour God and show God’s glory to parishioners

Question 8

True or false? The canonisation process can only start when the holy person is dead

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the first title a potential saint receives?

Answer 9

Servant of God

Question 10

Who approves the ‘Cause of Canonisation’?

Answer 10

The bishop

Question 11

Which Vatican department decides whether the person shows ‘heroic sanctity’?

Answer 11

The congregation for the causes of saints

Question 12

A miracle attributed to the holy person after their death is evidence that

Answer 12

The holy person is in heaven with God

Question 13

Three conditions that must be met for a cure to be considered ‘miraculous’ are

Answer 13

It being instant, lasting and has no scientific explanation

Question 14

True or False? The seat of a bishop is called a cathedra

Answer 14

True

Question 15

After the second miracle, what title is given to the person?

Answer 15

Saint

Question 16

When was Saint Alban martyred?

Answer 16

251 CE, but some believe it was in 209 AD or 304 AD

Question 17

How many miracles are required by a martyr?

Answer 17

One

Question 18

What is the primary role of a cardinal in the Catholic Church?

Answer 18

To assist the Pope in governance and administration of the Church.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The election of the Pope takes place in a gathering called a __________.

Answer 19

conclave

Question 20

How many votes are required for a cardinal to be elected Pope?

Answer 20

Two-thirds plus one

Question 21

What is the maximum number of cardinal electors allowed to participate in a papal election?

Answer 21

120 cardinal electors

Question 22

True or False: The Pope can choose cardinals from any part of the world.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

What is canonisation?

Answer 23

The formal process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person to be a saint.

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of an encyclical?

Answer 24

To address important issues and provide guidance on faith and morals.

Question 25

What is an encyclical?

Answer 25

A letter from the Pope adressed to the whole Roman Catholic Church

Question 26

Who sent St Augustine to Britain?

Answer 26

Pope Gregory 1 (Pope Gregory the Great)

Question 27

What is a cathedra?

Answer 27

The Bishop's chair

Question 28

When does the Christian year begin?

Answer 28

Advent

Question 29

Who was the first Pope?

Answer 29

St Peter

Question 30

What is another title of the Pope?

Answer 30

Father Holy Father Vicar of Christ Bishop of Rome Servant of the Servants of God Pontiff

Question 31

What are the 5 main denominations of Christianity?

Answer 31

Catholicism Orthodox Church of England/Anglican Protestantism Quaker Protestantism Baptist Protestantism

Question 32

What is the largest Christian denomination?

Answer 32

Catholicism

Question 33

What does orthodox mean?

Answer 33

Right belief

Question 34

When was the Anglican church started and by who?

Answer 34

The Anglican church was started by Henry VIII in 1534

Question 35

What is the importance of stained glass windows?

Answer 35

Stained glass usually depicts stories of the bible

Question 36

Why was stained glass so important in medieval times?

Answer 36

Because then many were illiterate and used them to understand bible stories

Question 37

In a catholic mass: What happens at the greeting?

Answer 37

The congregation are welcomes

Question 38

In a catholic mass: What happens at the Penetential Rite?

Answer 38

People apologise for their sins and are forgiven

Question 39

In a catholic mass: What happens at the Liturgy of the Word?

Answer 39

There are readings from the Old testament, the New Testament and the gospel, following this, there is the homily, creed and bidding prayers.

Question 40

In a catholic mass: What happens at the Offertory?

Answer 40

The gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar

Question 41

In a catholic mass: What happens at the Eucharistic Prayer?

Answer 41

The bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus

Question 42

In a catholic mass: What is the Sign of Peace?

Answer 42

A gesture of goodwill to eachother.

Question 43

In a catholic mass: What happens at Communion

Answer 43

The body and blood of Christ is recieved

Question 44

In a catholic mass: What happens at the Blessing and dismissal?

Answer 44

The people are sent out to spread the good news

Question 45

Who was Harriet Tubman and what did she do?

Answer 45

Harriet Tubman was an American humanitarian, abolitionist, and political activist who was born into slavery in 1820. In her twenties, Harriet escaped and helped others escape slavery throught the underground railroad

Question 46

After being hit in the head, what did harriet tubman have visions of ?

Answer 46

God

Question 47

What was Harriet's nickname?

Answer 47

The moses of her people

Question 48

What is the transubstantiation?

Answer 48

When the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ