Catholic

Question 1

greek adjective
“Katholikos
”
.

Answer 1

meaning
“Universal”

Question 2

Emperor Constantine leads the forces of the Roman Empire to victory at the Battle of the
Milvian Bridge.

Answer 2

312

Question 3

In effect, it ended the persecution of Christian

Answer 3

313

Question 4

Pope Sylvester I consecrates the Basilica of St. Peter built by Constantine the Great over the
tomb of the Apostle.

Answer 4

326

Question 5

Emperor Theodosius I issues an edict, De Fide Catolica, in Thessalonica, published in
Constantinople, declaring Catholic Christianity as the state religion of the Roman Empire

Answer 5

380

Question 6

The Theodosian decrees outlaw most pagan rituals still practiced in Rome, thereby
encouraging much of the population to convert to Christianity.

Answer 6

391

Question 7

The Eastern Church separates from the Western Church in the East-West Schism.

Answer 7

1054

Question 8

The Eastern Church called itself the

Answer 8

“Orthodox Church”

Question 9

The Western Church call themselves the

Answer 9

“Catholic Church”

Question 10

The Church’
s hierarchy is headed by the Bishop of Rome, known as the

Answer 10

Pope (Latin: papa;father”), who is the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.

Question 11

How many members worldwide.

Answer 11

1.4billion

Question 12

The Seven Sacraments

Answer 12

1.Infant Baptism
2.The Eucharist
3.Confirmation”
4.Penance”
5.Holy Orders
6.Matrimony or Marriage”
7.“The Anointing of the Sick”

Question 13

Infant Baptism

Answer 13

1. Colossians 2:12
   a. Babies can not get baptized, because they do not have faith.
2. Ezekiel 18: 20
   a. Babies do not have
   “Original Sin.

Question 14

The Eucharist”

Answer 14

1. Matthew 26:29
   Catholics believe it actually becomes the true
   “flesh and blood”
   the priest. (John 6:54-57)
2. 1 Corinthians 11:26
   a. b. Cannot take communion in an unworthy manner.
   There is no mention of communion becoming physical blood or flesh.

Question 15

Confirmation”

Answer 15

Basically a retroactive faith. (You were baptized as a baby and now you can become a member.)

Question 16

Penance”

Answer 16

Hebrews 9:15
Does Not exist in the scriptures.
Today you see people walk up steps on their knees on rocks to try and pay for their own sin.

Question 18

E.”Holy Orders

Answer 18

1. 1 Peter 2:9
   a. b. Catholic doctrine does not teach everyone is apart of the
   “priesthood.
   ”
   The Bible teaches everyone who is saved is a saint, and everyone who is saved is apart of the
   kingdom of God. This goes against what the Catholic Church believes and teaches.

Question 19

2. “Matrimony or Marriage”

Answer 19

Essentially a good thing.
Marriage is between a man and woman. Must stay faithful.

Question 20

The Anointing of the Sick

Answer 20

The Anointing of the Sick” (Must be performed by a priest.)
Essentially taking the grace of God for granted
Though we find it in the bible done by disciples, this does not bring Salvation

Question 21

Celibate Priesthood

Answer 21

A. 1 Corinthians 9:5
1. We have the right to take a wife.
2. Cephas (Peter) was married.
B. 1 Timothy 4:1-3 (NASV)
1. The Bible clearly says that people who forbid people to marry are being led by demons.
2. Marriage is of God.
C. Matthew 23:9
1. Scripture says you can have a
“father in the faith” (1 Cor 4).
2. But we must only call God our Father!

Question 22

Adoration of the Virgin Mary

Answer 22

A. Believe that she was born without sin and ascended into heaven. (Perpetual virgin who had no
other children!)
B. Luke 11:27-28
1. Jesus was not interested in having someone worship his mom.
2. However, let’
s remember that Mary is our sister. We must treat her with respect. Just don’t
worship her!
C. Matthew 13:55-56

Question 23

The Rosary

Answer 23

A. Matthew 6:7
1. People like the idea of praying to Mother Mary.
2. Worship of a Woman/Mother goddess in Paganism is common.
3. Jesus was intense - easier to talk to his mom!

Question 24

lk to his mom!
V . The Canonization of Saints

Answer 24

A. 1 Corinthians 1:2
1.
“Sanctification” means purified.
2. If you are sanctified then you are a Saint!
B. Exodus 20:4-5
1. Images of Saints:
“If your brother dies, what’
s the problem with keeping a relationship with
him while he is in heaven?”
2. This is not permitted in the Old T estament or in the New T estament!
C. Leviticus 20:27
1. Samuel was not happy with Saul when he used a medium to communicate with him. (1
Samuel 28:15, Leviticus 19:31)

Question 25

Holy Days of Obligation

Answer 25

A. Galatians 4:9-11 1. As stated in Canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law: "On… holy days of obligation, the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. Moreover they are to abstain from those works and affairs which hinder the worship to be rendered to God…. " 2. Mary, Mother of God Day, Ascension, Assumption of Mary, All Saints Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday, Trinity Sunday, Corpus Christi, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Advent, and Lent. (These days must all be observed by Catholics.)

Question 26

Purgatory

Answer 26

A. The concept that people need to be purged or purified of their sin before they go to heaven.in p B. This defies Jesus ’ power to forgive sins and also means that not everyone needs to be forgiven before they die. C. What a terrible and grievous lie. As disciples we know that if someone dies with their sins unforgiven that they have only hell to look forward to. (Matt 10:28)