Easter is just a hop, skip and jump away, quizzicals. I hope your journey through Lent this year has deepened your faith. Looking forward to celebrating “Resurrection Day” with you — and seeing how you do on the following quiz.
1) Saints
Which of the following is true about St. Ansovinus, whose feast day is celebrated March 13?
- a) He was bishop of Camerino, Italy
- b) He lived for many years as a hermit
- c) He is the patron for gardeners and good harvests
- d) All of the above
2) Scripture
The Gospel reading for Palm Sunday, March 20, is the lengthy narrative from Luke recounting Jesus’ passion. In the Scripture passage, what was the name of the prisoner who was released as the crowd cried out for Jesus to be crucified?
- a) Barabbas
- b) Barnabas
- c) Barsabbas
- d) Bartimeus
3) Devotions
What is the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the rosary?
- a) The Agony in the Garden
- b) The Scourging at the Pillar
- c) The Crowning with Thorns
- d) The Carrying of the Cross
4) Popes
Pope Francis celebrates the anniversary of his election to the pontificate on March 13. How many years has he been pope?
- a) 2
- b) 3
- c) 4
- d) 5
5) Current events – sports
“March Madness” is underway for fans of college basketball. The Gaels from St. Mary’s College of California is a team to watch this season. Which religious order oversees St. Mary’s College?
- a) Marianists
- b) Congregation of Holy Cross
- c) Lasallians
- d) Augustinians
6) Church in Hawaii
Which renowned composer of modern liturgical music, along with local composer Joe Camacho, wrote the song, “E Na Lima Hana (The Working Hands)”?
- a) David Haas
- b) Marty Haugen
- c) Dan Schutte
- d) Paulist Father Ricky Manalo
7) Lent
True or false: Fasting and abstinence from meat is practiced in most dioceses around the world on Good Friday.
- a) True
- b) False
Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) d, 4) b, 5) c, 6) a, 7) a