First a new Hawaii saint, and then a new pope, and, in a few weeks, the grand celebration of Easter. We’ve got a lot of things to appreciate as Catholics, Heraldians. In these last days of Lent, I bring you a quiz to hopefully deepen your love even further for the many facets of our faith.
1) Saints
Which of the following is true about St. Brigit of Kildare?
a) She is a patron saint of Ireland
b) She was a nun in the 5th century
c) Her parents were baptized by St. Patrick
d) All of the above
2) Scripture
Who was Boaz in the Bible?
a) The father of John the Baptist
b) The rich landowner who married Ruth
c) The “good thief” crucified alongside Jesus at Calvary
d) The first person to help Jesus carry the cross
3) Devotions
How many times do you say the “Hail Mary” when reciting the Angelus?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
4) Vatican
True or false: Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence, is located in Assisi.
a) True
b) False
5) Holy Week
Holy Thursday commemorates which event in the timeline of Jesus’ crucifixion?
a) The Last Supper
b) Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem
c) Jesus’ trial before Pilate
d) The anointing of Jesus
6) More Holy Week
Which of the following Catholic traditions occurs on Good Friday?
a) Baptism of catechumens
b) Blessing of the palms
c) Washing of the feet
d) Veneration of the Cross
7) Art
Which artist sculpted the Pieta, shown above, depicting the Blessed Mother holding the body of Jesus?
a) Donatello
b) Raphael
c) Michelangelo
d) None of the above
Answers: 1) d, 2) b, 3) c, 4) b, 5) a, 6) d, 7) c