Hey quiztastics, we’re going back to school! The joy of learning never ends, as I hope you glean a nifty new “faith fact” or two with each quiz I present. Here’s my latest set of Catholic trivia questions for you!
1) Saints
Which of the following saints, whose feast days are celebrated in early August, is NOT from Italy?
a) St. John Vianney
b) St. Alphonsus Liguori
c) St. Clare
d) St. Hippolytus
2) Scripture
In the Gospel reading (Matthew 14:22-33) for Sunday, Aug. 10, which disciple dared to walk on water to meet Jesus standing in the middle of the sea?
a) James
b) Peter
c) Andrew
d) Philip
3) Sacraments
True or false: Deacons can administer the sacrament of matrimony.
a) True
b) False
4) Current Events
Which Asian country will Pope Francis visit this month to participate in Asian Youth Day?
a) Japan
b) Philippines
c) South Korea
d) China
5) Music
Which Catholic liturgical music composer wrote the popular song, “Be Not Afraid”?
a) Bob Hurd
b) John Michael Talbot
c) Father Jan Michael Joncas
d) Jesuit Father Bob Dufford
6) Church in Hawaii
St. Ann Parish and St. Joachim Mission, two local churches named for the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are both located in which vicariate?
a) Kauai
b) West Hawaii
c) Windward Oahu
d) East Honolulu
7) Picture
This funky-looking structure, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, is located in which European city?
a) Amsterdam
b) Copenhagen
c) Dublin
d) Liverpool
Answers: 1) a, 2) b, 3) a, 4) c, 5) d, 6) c, 7) d