February Confirmation Review
The Church Is Bigger Than You May Think!
The following questions are based on information found in the resource packet which you received. Please complete these answers and return to rectory NO LATER THAN the first weekend in March. Thank you.
Saint Linus Parish
1. When was Saint Linus parish founded?____________________
2. Where were the first Masses celebrated?_________________
3. Who was the first pastor of Saint Linus Parish?___________
4. Name four important facts about the parish patron saint, Saint Linus.
a.____________________________________________________________
b.____________________________________________________________
c.____________________________________________________________
d.____________________________________________________________
5. Why do you come to Saint Linus Parish?
Archdiocese of Chicago
6. How many parishes are in the Archdiocese of Chicago?________
7. How many Catholics are in the Archdiocese of Chicago?_______________
8. Name some of the bishops in the Archdiocese.
a._____________________________________________
b._____________________________________________
c._____________________________________________
d._____________________________________________
e._____________________________________________
f._____________________________________________
9. Who will be the confirming bishop for Confirmation this year?
_________________________________________________________
10. Who is the Cardinal in our Archdiocese? _________________________________________________________
United States
11. How many Catholics are in the United States? _________________________________________________________
The World
12. How many Catholics are in the world?_______
13. What is the Pope’s Baptismal name?________________________________
14. Name three titles used for the Pope.
a.____________________________
b.____________________________
c.____________________________
15. When was Benedict XVI elected Pope?________________
16. Who elects the Pope?___________________
17. How many popes have there been in the church since the time of Jesus?_______
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A. What would you say are the most important qualities of a church leader?
B. Which of the spiritual and/or corporal Works of Mercy do YOU feel are most important for the Church to do in the community? In the world? (The answer cannot be "all of them"!)