Hey Deacon

1. Which of these words refers to the area over which the Pope has jurisdiction as its bishop? a)Holy See b)Roman Curia c)St. Peter's Cathedral d)Lateran Palace 

2. According to Catholic tradition, who founded the Catholic Church? a)John the Baptist b)Charlemagne c)St. Peter d)Jesus Christ 

3. During the Church's early years, persecution of Christians was commonplace under the Romans. However, Emperors Constantine I and Licinius signed what edict that declared religious tolerance? a)Edict of Saint-Germain b)Edict of Milan c)Edict of Nantes d)Edict of Constantinople 

4. The First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD was significant for what reason? a)   It was the first ecumenical council after Biblical times b)   It created a creed for Christendom as a whole c)    It decided on when to celebrate the Resurrection d)   All of these 

5. The first Christian celebration in North America was a Catholic Mass.   True  False 

6. Roman Catholics are the largest single Christian denomination in the United States.    True   False

7. Who is the highest earthly authority in the Catholic Church? a)College of Cardinals b)Vicar General for Vatican City c)Opus Dei d)The Pope 

8. What is Papal infallibility? a)   All actions of the Pope are free of sin b)   The Pope makes no error when declaring certain teachings on faith c)    The Pope is perfect in all spiritual aspects d)   All of these 

9. Who elects a new Pope? a)College of Cardinals b)Vicar-General for Vatican City c)Congregation for Bishops d)Archbishop of Valencia 

10. The election of a Pope is called a what? a)Papal Conference b)Papal Sitting c)Papal Conclave d)Papal Community 

11. The canonization of an individual is what makes him/her a saint and allows that person to go to heaven.   True  False 

12. Individuals who are excommunicated from the Catholic Church cannot ever be accepted back into the church.   True  False

Answers: 1.a, 2.d, 3.b, 4.d, 5.T, 6.T, 7.d, 8.b, 9.a, 10.c, 11.F, 12.T


Author Bio:
 Deacon Dan Vaughn