Can you believe we’re nearing Lent, quiz friends? Let’s make the most of this period of Ordinary Time while it lasts. One way to do that is by taking this quiz and learning a new thing or two about our Catholic faith.
1) Saints
This saint is often considered to be “the father of English sacred poetry.” Which saint, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 11, am I speaking of?
- a) St. Caedmon
- b) St. Casimir
- c) St. Cassian
- d) St. Cadoc
2) Scripture
In the Old Testament of the Bible, which book follows the Book of Genesis?
- a) Exodus
- b) Leviticus
- c) Numbers
- d) Deuteronomy
3) Popes
Which of the following pontiffs have not yet been canonized?
- a) Pope Celestine V
- b) Pope Pius X
- c) Pope John XXIII
- d) Pope Paul VI
4) Sacraments
What is the earliest acceptable age for a man to be ordained a permanent deacon?
- a) 25
- b) 30
- c) 35
- d) 40
5) Geography
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja is located in which African country?
- a) South Africa
- b) Egypt
- c) Nigeria
- d) Ghana
6) Church in Hawaii
In which local vicariate can you find Our Lady of Lourdes Parish?
- a) East Hawaii
- b) West Hawaii
- c) Maui
- d) Kauai
7) Devotions
What is the First Sorrowful Mystery of the holy rosary?
- a) The Crowning with Thorns
- b) The Agony in the Garden
- c) The Scourging at the Pillar
- d) The Carrying of the Cross
Answers: 1) a, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) c, 6) b, 7) b