Can you believe, Heraldians, that we will be a few days away from Christmas when I next see you? We’ve had such an adventurous and glorious year. There is still much to learn, however. I come bearing the gift of more Catholic trivia fun!
1) Saints
The feast days of St. Ambrose, St. Valerian and St. Nicholas of Myra are celebrated in the first half of December. What else do these three saints have in common?
a) They were all bishops
b) They were all followers of St. Francis of Assisi
c) They were all from France
d) Their remains are all enshrined in Vatican City
2) Scripture
In the reading from the Gospel of Mark for the Second Sunday of Advent, Dec. 7, John the Baptist is depicted living in the desert. What does the scripture say his food consisted of during this time?
a) Manna
b) Locusts and wild honey
c) Unleavened bread
d) Figs and olives
3) Religious orders
Mother Thecla Merlo helped establish which religious order for women, dedicated to spreading the Gospel through media and social communications?
a) Sisters of the Holy Family
b) Missionary Sisters of Mary
c) Sisters of Divine Providence
d) Daughters of St. Paul
4) Devotions
True or false: “The birth of Jesus” is the First Joyful Mystery of the rosary.
a) True
b) False
5) Geography
The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most-visited Marian shrines in the world, is located in which country?
a) Spain
b) Argentina
c) Mexico
d) El Salvador
6) Church in Hawaii
Which of these is NOT a parish on Maui?
a) St. Benedict parish
b) Christ the King parish
c) Our Lady Queen of Angels parish
d) Maria Lanakila parish
7) Other religions
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins this year at sundown, Dec. 16. Over how many days is this festival celebrated?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
Answers: 1) a, 2) b, 3) d, 4) b, 5) c, 6) a, 7) d