CATHOLIC QUIZ BOWL

Who was Isaac's wife?a) Rachelb) Rebekahc) Keturah

Who was Isaac's wife?a) Rachelb) Rebekahc) Keturah

Which of Jesus' disciples seemed overly ambitious for reward?

a) Andrew and Simonb) Philip and Bartholomewc) James and John

Which of Jesus' disciples seemed overly ambitious for reward?

a) Andrew and Simonb) Philip and Bartholomewc) James and John

Where did the demons go when Jesus healed the two possessed persons at Gadarene?

a) into a herd of swineb) into a cloudc) into a tomb in the graveyard

Where did the demons go when Jesus healed the two possessed persons at Gadarene?

a) into a herd of swineb) into a cloudc) into a tomb in the graveyard

Paul received money at Corinth in return for preaching the gospel.

True or False

Paul received money at Corinth in return for preaching the gospel.

True or False

A large number of the Psalms are attributed to whom?

a) Mosesb) Solomonc) David

A large number of the Psalms are attributed to whom?

a) Mosesb) Solomonc) David

The Israelites departure from Egypt was so hurried that they had no time to prepare food for their journey.

True or False

The Israelites departure from Egypt was so hurried that they had no time to prepare food for their journey.

True or False

According to Luke, where did Jesus go after his baptism?

a) to the desertb) to Jerusalemc) to Galilee

According to Luke, where did Jesus go after his baptism?

a) to the desertb) to Jerusalemc) to Galilee

According to Paul, what became of the Mosaic covenant?

a) its glory was surpassedb) it proved itself uselessc) it was still effective

According to Paul, what became of the Mosaic covenant?

a) its glory was surpassedb) it proved itself uselessc) it was still effective

Most of the Old Testament prophets believed in life after death.

True or False

Most of the Old Testament prophets believed in life after death.

True or False

Which is not one of the original twelve apostles?

a) Jamesb) Lukec) Thomas

Which is not one of the original twelve apostles?

a) Jamesb) Lukec) Thomas

Who was the brother of James, the son of Zebedee?

a) Peterb) Andrewc) John

Who was the brother of James, the son of Zebedee?

a) Peterb) Andrewc) John

Which book of the Bible is directed especially to the young and inexperienced?

a) Jonahb) Proverbsc) Song of Songs

Which book of the Bible is directed especially to the young and inexperienced?

a) Jonahb) Proverbsc) Song of Songs

According to Matthew, Jesus was very popular at the beginning of his ministry.

True or False

According to Matthew, Jesus was very popular at the beginning of his ministry.

True or False

Paul wrote, "for what is seen is , but what is unseen is eternal.“

a) a delusionb) transitoryc) enduring

Paul wrote, "for what is seen is , but what is unseen is eternal.“

a) a delusionb) transitoryc) enduring

The first 5 books of the Bible are called the

a) Pentateuchb) Koran

c) Writings

The first 5 books of the Bible are called the

a) Pentateuchb) Koran

c) Writings

According to Matthew, Jesus healed the centurions' servant without going to the centurion's home.

True or False

According to Matthew, Jesus healed the centurions' servant without going to the centurion's home.

True or False

When did Jesus say to this disciples, "Why are you terrified, O you of litte faith?“

a) in the garden of Gethsemaneb) at the Last Supperc) at the calming of the sea

When did Jesus say to this disciples, "Why are you terrified, O you of litte faith?“

a) in the garden of Gethsemaneb) at the Last Supperc) at the calming of the sea

According to Ephesians, who were those who were once "strangers to the covenants of promise"?

a) the Phariseesb) the Gentilec) the Samaritans

According to Ephesians, who were those who were once "strangers to the covenants of promise"?

a) the Phariseesb) the Gentilec) the Samaritans

Why did the Pharisees question Jesus for curing the man with a withered hand?

a) they couldn't believe he could do itb) it was done on the Sabbathc) the man had been a sinner

Why did the Pharisees question Jesus for curing the man with a withered hand?

a) they couldn't believe he could do itb) it was done on the Sabbathc) the man had been a sinner

What problem related to the second coming of Christ was addressed in the second letter to the Thessalonians?

a) the neglect of workb) the dietary lawsc) the Sabbath rest

What problem related to the second coming of Christ was addressed in the second letter to the Thessalonians?

a) the neglect of workb) the dietary lawsc) the Sabbath rest

END OF ROUND ONE

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called

a) Sadduceesb) Wisdomc) Synoptic

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called

a) Sadduceesb) Wisdomc) Synoptic

Who was the King of Judea when Jesus was born?

a) Pontius Plateb) Caiaphasc) Herod

Who was the King of Judea when Jesus was born?

a) Pontius Plateb) Caiaphasc) Herod

Paul and Barnabas disagreed sharply and separated for a time.

True or False

Paul and Barnabas disagreed sharply and separated for a time.

True or False

What creature did Abraham finally offer to God as a holocaust?

a) a lambb) his son, Isaacc) a ram

What creature did Abraham finally offer to God as a holocaust?

a) a lambb) his son, Isaacc) a ram

Which parable tells the sotry about a man who took care of someone who had been robbed and beaten by thieves?

a) the good shepherdb) the good stewardc) the good Samaritan

Which parable tells the sotry about a man who took care of someone who had been robbed and beaten by thieves?

a) the good shepherdb) the good stewardc) the good Samaritan

Paul was content that he was mistreated and persecuted for the sake of Christ.

True or False

Paul was content that he was mistreated and persecuted for the sake of Christ.

True or False

Wisdom says that God made all things by His

a) fingerb) thoughtc) word

Wisdom says that God made all things by His

a) fingerb) thoughtc) word

What is the 5th Commandment?

What is the 5th Commandment?

You shall not kill

According to Luke, what did the somen find at the bomb when they came to anoint the body of Jesus?

a) the body of Jesusb) two men dressed in dazzling garmentsc) the soldiers sleeping at the tomb

According to Luke, what did the somen find at the bomb when they came to anoint the body of Jesus?

a) the body of Jesusb) two men dressed in dazzling garmentsc) the soldiers sleeping at the tomb

The city of Babylon became part of which great empire?

a) Romanb) Persianc) Egyptian

The city of Babylon became part of which great empire?

a) Romanb) Persianc) Egyptian

Which book of the Bible is a dramatic poem dealing with the suffering of the innocent?

a) Song of Songsb) Sirachc) Job

Which book of the Bible is a dramatic poem dealing with the suffering of the innocent?

a) Song of Songsb) Sirachc) Job

Elizabeth gave birth to her son before Mary gave birth to Jesus.

True or False

Elizabeth gave birth to her son before Mary gave birth to Jesus.

True or False

Paul never opposed Peter about matters pertaining to the gospel.

True or False

Paul never opposed Peter about matters pertaining to the gospel.

True or False

Who were the parents of Cain and Abel?

a) Adam and Eveb) Abraham and Sarahc) Isaac and Rebakah

Who were the parents of Cain and Abel?

a) Adam and Eveb) Abraham and Sarahc) Isaac and Rebakah

How did Abel make his livelihood?

a) shepherdb) hunterc) farmer

How did Abel make his livelihood?

a) shepherdb) hunterc) farmer

Jesus went to heaven right after he rose from the dead.

True or False

Jesus went to heaven right after he rose from the dead.

True or False

The book of Leviticus belongs to which category of biblical literature?

a) Deuterocanonical booksb) Wisdom Literaturec) Pentateuch

The book of Leviticus belongs to which category of biblical literature?

a) Deuterocanonical booksb) Wisdom Literaturec) Pentateuch

Paul was originally from what city?

a) Jerusalemb) Tarsusc) Rome

Paul was originally from what city?

a) Jerusalemb) Tarsusc) Rome

The Israelites did not require that married couples be faithful to each other.

True or False

The Israelites did not require that married couples be faithful to each other.

True or False

The Liturgy of the Word at Mass only includes readings from the New Testament?

True or False

The Liturgy of the Word at Mass only includes readings from the New Testament?

True or False

END OF ROUND TWO

What is the 10th Commandment?

What is the 10th Commandment?

You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

What was Solomon's great sin?

a) he wanted another man's wifeb) he became very selfishc) he turned his heart to false gods

What was Solomon's great sin?

a) he wanted another man's wifeb) he became very selfishc) he turned his heart to false gods

Where was Jesus when he said, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place..."?

a) Bethlehemb) Nazarethc) Capernaum

Where was Jesus when he said, "A prophet is not without honor except in his native place..."?

a) Bethlehemb) Nazarethc) Capernaum

Paul advised the Corinthians never toe at meat that had been sacrificed to idols.

True or False

Paul advised the Corinthians never toe at meat that had been sacrificed to idols.

True or False

What is the 7th Commandment?

What is the 7th Commandment?

You shall not steal

 

What is it called when God makes himself known to us?

revelationfaithinspiration

 

What is it called when God makes himself known to us?

revelationfaithinspiration

What is the 8th Commandment?

What is the 8th Commandment?

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

Paul received money at Corinth in return for preaching the gospel.

True or False

Paul received money at Corinth in return for preaching the gospel.

True or False

Who was the great scholar/theologian of the 13th century?

St. Joan of ArcSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Thomas Aquinas

Who was the great scholar/theologian of the 13th century?

St. Joan of ArcSt. Francis of AssisiSt. Thomas Aquinas

Who gave Jesus his name?

a) Joseph and Maryb) the angel Gabrielc) Simeon in the Temple

Who gave Jesus his name?

a) Joseph and Maryb) the angel Gabrielc) Simeon in the Temple

According to Luke, where did Jesus go after his baptism?

a) to the desertb) to Jerusalemc) to Galilee

According to Luke, where did Jesus go after his baptism?

a) to the desertb) to Jerusalemc) to Galilee

According to Paul, what became of the Mosaic covenant?

a) its glory was surpassedb) it proved itself uselessc) it was still effective

According to Paul, what became of the Mosaic covenant?

a) its glory was surpassedb) it proved itself uselessc) it was still effective

Which is not one of the original twelve apostles?

a) Jamesb) Lukec) Thomas

Which is not one of the original twelve apostles?

a) Jamesb) Lukec) Thomas

Who was the brother of James, the son of Zebedee?

a) Peterb) Andrewc) John

Who was the brother of James, the son of Zebedee?

a) Peterb) Andrewc) John

Which book of the Bible is directed especially to the young and inexperienced?

a) Jonahb) Proverbsc) Song of Songs

Which book of the Bible is directed especially to the young and inexperienced?

a) Jonahb) Proverbsc) Song of Songs

According to Matthew, Jesus was very popular at the beginning of his ministry

True or False

According to Matthew, Jesus was very popular at the beginning of his ministry

True or False

Paul wrote, "for what is seen is , but what is unseen is eternal."

a) a delusionb) transitoryc) enduring

Paul wrote, "for what is seen is , but what is unseen is eternal."

a) a delusionb) transitoryc) enduring

The first 5 books of the Bible are called the

a) Pentateuchb) Koranc) Writings

The first 5 books of the Bible are called the

a) Pentateuchb) Koranc) Writings

According to Luke, where did the Ascension of Jesus take place?

a) outside Jerusalemb) at the Templec) at Bethany

According to Luke, where did the Ascension of Jesus take place?

a) outside Jerusalemb) at the Templec) at Bethany

To whom is the Acts of teh Apostles addressed?

a) the Christian community at Jerusalem

b) Theophilusc) Gentile Christians

To whom is the Acts of teh Apostles addressed?

a) the Christian community at Jerusalem

b) Theophilusc) Gentile Christians