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What is a catechuman?

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a Christian convert under instruction before baptism.

a young Christian preparing for confirmation. Christian under instruction of becoming a catholic

1
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What does theology mean?

A

the study of the nature of God and religious belief. Study bible and traditions of church.

2
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What is RCIA

A

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults and older children are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. Becoming a catechuman to become a catholic

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Why is advent an important season of our faith?

A

It prepares us for the coming of Jesus Christ. And Christmas

4
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What is an angel?

A

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God, conventionally represented in human form with wings and a long robe.

5
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What three popes have been chosen as the person of the year by time magazine?

A

Francis- humble cared for the poor. John XXII1- created Vatican 11. John Paul II- dynamic personality, reached out to all parts of world and visited more countries than all the other popes.

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Voco

A

To call

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What are the stations of the cross?

A

the stations that represent the passion and death of Jesus Christ. There are 14 stations. Sometimes there are 15 and the 15th is the resurrection.

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Qui

A

Who. What. Which

9
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What is a miter?

A

a tall headdress worn by bishops and senior abbots as a symbol of office

10
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Magnus

A

Great

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What is the hoy day that happens every year on January 1?

A

Solemnity of Mary

12
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Metior

A

Measure

14
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How many popes have there been in the history of the church?

A

266

15
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Migro

A

Depart, move, migrate.

16
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When is the last day of the Christmas season?

A

40 days after Christmas(Jesus’s baptism)

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What is another name for Candlemas day?

A

Presentation of Christ in the temple.

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Who baptized jesus? Why?

A

John the Baptist. To show Jesus was human and Jesus wanted him to.

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What are the two types of sin?

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Mortal and venial

25
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What is the significance of Lent?

A

Prayer, fast, almsgiving.

26
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Who was the second pope?

A

Pope Linus

27
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What are the three sacraments that can only be received once?

A

Holt orders, Baptism, Confirmation

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What are the three things that make a sin mortal?

A

the thought, desire, word, action, or omission must be seriously wrong or considered seriously wrong;
the sinner, must be mindful of the serious wrong;
the sinner must fully consent to it.

Choose to do it, must be very serious, know that it’s wrong

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What color vestments are worn on the feast of the Holy Spirit?

A

Red

30
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Paro

A

Prepare

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What does the word testament mean?

A

Covenant or agreement

32
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What happened on Palm Sunday

A

Jesus came back from fasting in the desert for 40 days and people welcomed him by throwing palms at him

33
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Porto

A

Carry

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When is the feast of saint Joseph?

A

March 19

35
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Do we pray to statues

A

No

36
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Lustro

A

Shine, illuminate make bright.

37
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Do we worship Mary, the Mother of God?

A

No we honor her

38
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What does INRI mean?

A

Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews

39
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What is the Triduum?

A

The Triduum is made up of the three days before Easter - Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

40
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Nomen

A

Sacred name

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Who are the two new saints?

A

John Paul II, John XXIII. Canonized yesterday(4/27/14) in Vatican in St. Peter’s square right by basilica. Outside ceremony. 800,000 people attended. Two popes attended (Benedict XVI and pope Francis)

42
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What is the difference between Tradition and tradition?

A

Tradition is a bigger belief that cannot be changed.

tradition can be changed.

43
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Who replaced Judas?

A

Matthias

44
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When is the beginning and end of lent?

A

Starts Ash Wednesday

Holy Thursday

45
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When is the ascension?

A

40 days after Easter

46
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What is the difference between the ascension and the assumption?

A

Jesus ascended into Heaven under His own power. Mary, however, was assumed (taken up) into Heaven, whether by God Himself or by His heavenly messengers.

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What is the only day of the year in which mass isn’t celebrated

A

Good Friday

48
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To whom is the month of May dedicated?

A

Mary

49
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What saint had a special devotion to the Christ child?

A

St Anthony

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What is compassion? How did Jesus show it when he was on earth?

A

sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; (sympathy, desire to help, action)
Jesus showed it through his miracles

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How many books are in the bible?

A

73

52
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How many books are in the Protestant bible?

A

66

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What two requirements are required in order to be considered to be a pope.

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Man and catholic.