General Knowledge – CL Quiz
- To comfort the afflicted;
 First 5 Books in the Old Testament
- Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy,
Leviticus
 Gospels
- John, Luke, Mark, Matthew
 Total Bible Books: 66
 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude,
Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord
 8 Beatitudes
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
2. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be
comforted.
3. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the
earth.
4. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled.
5. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain
mercy.
6. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see
God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be
called the children of God.
8. Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
 Corporal Works of Mercy (body needs)
- To feed the hungry;
- To give drink to the thirsty;
- To clothe the naked;
- To shelter the homeless;
- To visit the sick;
- To visit those in jail;
- To bury the dead.
 Spiritual Works of Mercy (heart and soul)
- To instruct the ignorant;
- To counsel the doubtful;
- To admonish sinners;
- To bear wrongs patiently;
- To forgive offences willingly;
- To pray for the living and the dead.
 Candles in Advent
- 3 purple, 1 pink
- Hope, Peace, Joy (pink), Love
- Wreath: infinity, continuous cycle
 Liturgical Calendar Events
- Purple: advent and lent
- Gold or white: Christmas and easter
- Green: ordinary time
- Red: holy week and Pentecost
- The Christian calendar begins with the Season of
ADVENT, a time of four Sundays before
Christmas
- The Season of CHRISTMAS begins on
December 25th and continues for 12 days,
ending on January 6 (Day of EPIPHANY)
- LENT is a season and traditionally a fasting
period of forty days that begins on Ash
Wednesday and ends with the dawn of Easter
Sunday.
- Holy week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday,
Black Saturday and Easter Sunday
- The Season of EASTER, with its white color,
includes a total of 7 Sundays beginning with
Easter Sunday, marking the time that Jesus
appeared to his disciples after his resurrection.
- The first Sunday after the Easter Season,
PENTECOST Sunday, focuses upon the
anointing of the disciples’ by the Holy Spirit
after Jesus’ resurrection.
 Mysteries of the Holy Rosary (Joyful, Sorrowful,
Luminous, and Glorious Mysteries)
 Joyful Mysteries (birth)
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the
Temple
- The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple
  Sorrowful Mysteries (trials)
- The Agony in the Garden
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death of Our Lord on
the Cross
 Glorious Mystery (after death)
- The Resurrection of Our Lord
- The Ascension of Our Lord
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the
Apostles
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
into Heaven
- The Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of
Heaven and Earth
 Luminous Mystery (public ministry)
- The Baptism at the Jordan River
- The Wedding at Cana
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- The Transfiguration
- The Institution of the Eucharist
 5-Fold Ministry
- (1) apostles, (2) prophets, (3) evangelists,
(4) pastors, and (5) teachers.
 10 Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make idols.
3. You shall not take the name of the
LORD your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it
holy.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness against
your neighbor.
10. You shall not covet.
 Trivia
- How many books are in the Protestant Old
Testament? 39
- On what day did God create man? Sixth day
- How many sons did Jacob have? 12
- This man wrote the first five books of the Old
Testament. Moses
- From what part of Adam's body did God create
Eve? Rib
- What did David use to defeat Goliath? A sling
and a stone
- Name one of the two birds Noah sent from the
Ark. A Raven and a dove
- What animal tempted Adam and Eve in the
Garden of Eden? A serpent
- What gave Sampson his strength? His hair
- God asked Abraham to make a sacrifice to Him on
Mount Moriah. What was it? His son, Isaac
- In what language was the Old Testament written?
Hebrew
- How many people were aboard Noah's Ark? Eight
- What sea did Moses part to aid in his people's
escape from the Pharaoh? Red Sea
- Who were Miriam's brothers? Aaron and Moses
- How many plagues did God send to Egypt? 10
- What was The Golden Calf? The idol the
Israelites worshipped while Moses was away.
- What did Jacob give Joseph that sparked jealousy
from his siblings? A coat of many colors
-What does the word Israel mean? Prevails with God
-Who was the only female judge of Israel? Deborah
-What are the four rivers listed as flowing out of Eden?
Phishon, Gihon, Hiddekel (Tigris) and Phirat
(Euphrates)
-What musical instrument did David play? The harp (or
lyre)
-In what city was Jesus born? Bethlehem
-Who brought Jesus gifts when he was born? The wise
men
-What is the eighth commandment? Thou shall not steal.
-Name two out of the nine Fruits of the Spirit. Love, Joy,
Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness,
Gentleness and Self Control.
-Who is the angel who told Mary she would give birth to
Jesus? The Angel Gabriel
-On which day did Jesus rise from the dead? Third day
-What was Jesus' crown made of? Thorns
-Where does Jesus give his first sermon? On the mount
-How many days and nights did Jesus fast? 40 days
-Which woman washed Jesus' feet? Mary Magdalene
-What was Jesus' profession before he started his
ministry? A carpenter
-What day of the week did Jesus rise from the dead?
Sunday
-Where did Jesus go 40 days after His resurrection?
Heaven
-Who baptized Jesus and in what river? John the Baptist
in the River Jordan
-Name the first two apostles to follow Jesus. Peter and
Andrew
-What was the profession of Simon Peter before
following Jesus? A fisherman
-Where did Jesus turn water into wine? Cana
-How many days was Lazarus dead before Jesus came to
visit? Four
-What is the name of the garden where Jesus went to pray
after the Last Supper? Garden of Gethsemane

- After Jesus fed 5,000 people, how many baskets of

food were left over? 12
- What color are the four horses in the Book of
Revelation? White, Red, Dark and Pale
- How old was Jesus when he started his ministry? 30
- What was the name of the woman who washed
Jesus' feet? Mary Magdalene
- After Jesus was crucified, who took His body down
from the cross? Joseph of Arimathea
- Who is considered the 13th apostle to replace Judas
Iscariot? Matthias
- What unusual gift did King Herod promise his
daughter for her birthday? The head of John the
Baptist
- What city mentioned in the Book of Revelation is
also the name of an American city? Philadelphia
- Name the shortest verse in the Bible? "Jesus wept."
Gospel of John, chapter 11, verse 35.
- 7 Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and
Eucharist (initiation), Reconciliation/Penance and
Anointing of the Sick (Healing), Matrimony and
Holy Orders (Service of Communion)