Introduction to Catholicism
Explore the history, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic Church in this introductory worksheet for Grade 6.
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Introduction to Catholicism
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Who is considered the head of the Catholic Church?
A Bishop
The Pope
A Priest
The King
2. What is the name of the main religious text for Catholics?
The Quran
The Torah
The Bible
The Vedas
3. The Catholic Church believes in one God, known as the Holy .
4. The sacrament of is when a person is welcomed into the Christian community.
5. What is the significance of the cross in Catholicism?
6. Name two important Catholic holidays and briefly describe their meaning.
7. Look at the image above. Describe some features you notice that are typical of a Catholic church.
8. The Catholic Church is the largest Christian church in the world.
True
False
9. All Catholic priests are allowed to marry.
True
False
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Vatican City
a. A journey to a sacred place
11. Sacrament
b. The smallest independent state in the world, home to the Pope
12. Pilgrimage
c. A visible sign of an inward grace, instituted by Christ