We’re saying “aloha” to August and “salutations” to September. How fast did that month fly, quiz amigos? Quick enough to bring forth another timely set of Catholic trivia tidings below!
1) Saints
Football season and other sports are in full swing. Which 3rd century martyr is noted for being a patron saint for athletes?
a) St. Andrew
b) St. Sebastian
c) St. Blaise
d) St. John Wall
2) Scripture
In which book of the Old Testament does St. Raphael the Archangel make his only appearance by name?
a) Tobit
b) Ruth
c) Deuteronomy
d) Exodus
3) Religious orders
Which religious order, founded in New York City in 1858 by Father Isaac Thomas Hecker, is said to be the first religious congregation of priests established in North America?
a) Redemptorists
b) Blessed Sacrament Fathers
c) Passionists
d) Paulist Fathers
4) Calendar
The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated on what date?
a) August 15
b) September 8
c) September 15
d) December 8
5) Clergy
True or false: Deacons are allowed to read the Gospel during Mass.
a) True
b) False
6) Church in Hawaii
The only parish in Hawaii named for Our Lady of Sorrows serves which Island community?
a) Honokaa, Big Island
b) Kula, Maui
c) Wahiawa, Oahu
d) Pearl City, Oahu
7) Other religions
Which Jewish holy day, known as the “Day of Atonement,” begins this year at sundown on Sept. 22?
a) Rosh Hashanah
b) Purim
c) Yom Kippur
d) Chanukkah
Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) d, 4) b, 5) a, 6) c, 7) c