Is that November I spy on the horizon, quiz maniacs? My, does the year zoom by in the blink of an eye. It’s time once again for a fresh set of Catholic quiz questions. Get those warm autumn thinking caps on!
1) Saints
Which of the following is NOT true about St. John of Capistrano, whose feast day is celebrated Oct. 23? (Eyes left for big hints)
a) He is a patron for military chaplains
b) He was married briefly before becoming a Franciscan priest
c) He preached alongside St. Junipero Serra in California
d) At the age of 70, he led Christian troops into battle and defeated invading Turks in the city of Belgrade
2) Scripture
The first five books of the Old Testament are known as the Pentateuch. Which of the following books is not included in this portion of the Bible?
a) Judges
b) Genesis
c) Exodus
d) Leviticus
3) Devotions
Which of the following is not one of the mysteries (including the Luminous) of the traditional Dominican rosary?
- a) The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- b) The Flight into Egypt
- c) The Institution of the Eucharist
- d) The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
4) Current events
Pope Francis is slated to visit Africa in November. After that papal trip, which will be the only (inhabitable) continent left unvisited by the pontiff?
a) Asia
b) South America
c) North America
d) Australia
5) Religious orders
True or false: Villanova University in Pennsylvania is run by the Jesuits.
- a) True
- b) False
6) Church in Hawaii
What is the name of this uniquely shaped Island mission church?
a) Holy Ghost Church, Waiakoa, Maui
b) St. Joachim Church, Punaluu, Oahu
c) Holy Rosary Church, Keaau, Big Island
d) St. William Church, Hanalei, Kauai
7) Geography
In which U.S. state is the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo located?
a) Massachusetts
b) Montana
c) Michigan
d) Mississippi
Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) b, 4) d, 5) b, 6) a, 7) c