Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy!
1) Saints
A popular “Prayer for Generosity” which begins, “Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve,” is often attributed to the saint who founded the Jesuit order. Which saint, whose feast day is July 31, am I speaking of?
- a) St. Ignatius of Loyola
- b) St. Isidore of Seville
- c) St. Augustine
- d) St. John of the Cross
2) Scripture
In the Old Testament, what is the name of the wife of Abraham, who by the promise of God bore their son Isaac after waiting many long years?
- a) Leah
- b) Rachel
- c) Ruth
- d) Sarah
3) Art
Which Marian title is depicted in the iconographic art shown here?
- a) Our Lady Queen of Angels
- b) Our Lady of Good Counsel
- c) Our Lady of Perpetual Help
- d) Our Lady of Grace
4) Popes
Which pope’s birth name was Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto?
- a) St. John XXIII
- b) St. Pius X
- c) Blessed Paul VI
- d) St. Celestine V
5) Religious orders
Mother Mary Joseph Rogers is the founder of which religious order for women?
- a) Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
- b) Maryknoll Sisters
- c) Sisters of Notre Dame
- d) Religious of the Virgin Mary
6) Church in Hawaii
True or false: The earthly remains of St. Marianne Cope are currently enshrined at Bishop Home in Kalaupapa.
- a) True
- b) False
7) Calendar
The Jubilee Year of Mercy began last Dec. 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, and will conclude on which solemnity Nov. 20?
- a) Solemnity of Christ the King
- b) Solemnity of the Holy Family
- c) Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
- d) All Saints Day
Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) c, 4) b, 5) b, 6) b, 7) a