It’s back-to-school time, Heraldites. You can tell I’m excited about the new academic year, because I have included some school-related questions in the quiz below. Happy learning!
1) Saints
Which of the following saints was a pioneer of education from France who founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in 1680, and is now a patron for schoolteachers?
a) St. Aloysius Gonzaga
b) St. Francis de Sales
c) St. John Baptist de la Salle
d) St. Roch
2) Scripture
Fill in the blank from the second reading (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12) for Sunday, Aug. 11: “_________ is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen.”
a) Glory
b) Faith
c) Love
d) Righteousness
3) Holy Days
Eastern Rite Catholics call the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (commemorated Aug. 15) by what other name?
a) The Dormition
b) The Transfiguration
c) The Consubstantiation
d) The Immortalization
4) Catholic schools
True or false: There are currently no Catholic high schools on Kauai.
a) True
b) False
5) Popes
Which pope chose as his apostolic motto the Latin phrase “Totus Tuus” (“Totally yours”)?
a) Pope John XXIII
b) Pope John Paul I
c) Pope John Paul II
d) Pope Benedict XVI
6) Picture
This reliquary found in the cathedral of Cologne, Germany, is said to house the bones of whom?
a) Sts. Anne and Joachim
b) The three Magi
c) Sts. Benedict and Scholastica
d) St. Odilia
7) Other religions
The Islamic holiday Eid-al-Fitr, this year celebrated at sundown Aug. 7, marks the end of the Muslim holy month of fasting known as what?
a) Umrah
b) Ashura
c) Hajj
d) Ramadan
Answers: 1) c, 2) b, 3) a, 4) a, 5) c, 6) b, 7) d
