Come what “May,” Heraldians, we’re trudging along through a new month. Celebrations abound this time of year — Mother’s Day, confirmations and the feast day of one of my favorite Hawaii saints. In this quiz, you’ll find a question honoring each of the above. Cheers!
1) Saints
True or false: The feast day of St. Damien of Molokai, May 10, coincides with the day he was born. (Hint: See the April 26 Hawaii Catholic Herald)
a) True
b) False
2) Scripture
The first reading for Pentecost Sunday, May 19, comes from Acts 2:1-11. In this reading, the Holy Spirit appears to the Apostles in what form?
a) Tongues of fire
b) Doves
c) Shooting stars
d) Rushing water
3) History
On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Mother is said to have appeared to three children in which European location?
a) Rome
b) Fatima
c) Lourdes
d) Medjugorje
4) Religious Orders
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Jacques Berthieu and St. Stanislaus Kostaka were all members of which religious order?
a) Capuchin Franciscans
b) Maryknoll Fathers
c) Jesuits
d) Benedictines
5) Church in Hawaii
Which of the following is NOT a mission church of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Kaunakakai?
a) St. Philomena Church
b) St. Vincent Ferrer Church
c) St. Joseph Church
d) Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church
6) Devotions
What is the second Joyful Mystery of the rosary?
a) The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
b) The Nativity of Jesus
c) The Annunciation
d) The Visitation
7) Calendar
True or false: Pentecost Sunday is the start of a 40-day liturgical season honoring the Holy Spirit.
a) True
b) False
Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) b, 4) c, 5) a, 6) d, 7) b