Here’s another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Our hodgepodge of questions includes everything from the saints to our Blessed Mother, and even a Catholic college sports tidbit. What will you learn about our awesome faith this time?
1) Saints
Which of the following is NOT true about St. Casimir?
- a) He was a prince of the kingdom of Poland
- b) He died at the age of 25
- c) He is the patron saint of Lithuania
- d) He was canonized by Pope Pius X
2) Scripture
In which book of the Bible can you find the story of Noah’s ark?
- a) Genesis
- b) Exodus
- c) 1 Chronicles
- d) Revelation
3) Mariology
The Blessed Virgin Mary is often referred to by the Greek title, “Theotokos.” What does this word translate to in English?
- a) “Highly favored”
- b) “Mother of God”
- c) “Queen of Angels”
- d) “Mystical Rose”
4) Prayer
Fill in the blank from the doxology traditionally said after praying the Our Father: “For thine is the ______, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.”
- a) Universe
- b) Honor
- c) Kingdom
- d) Goodness
5) Literature
What is the title of the account St. Augustine of Hippo wrote of his conversion, a text that is widely regarded as a key classic in Christian theology?
- a) “Confessions”
- b) “The Practice of the Presence of God”
- c) “The Seven Storey Mountain”
- d) “Summa Theologica”
6) Church in Hawaii
True or false: St. Damien and St. Marianne of Molokai were both canonized by Pope Benedict XVI.
- a) True
- b) False
7) Current events – sports
We’re heading into “March Madness” time for college basketball. The Bulldogs basketball team from which Jesuit university has enjoyed an undefeated regular season, and been ranked No. 1, through the first half of February?
- a) Villanova
- b) Saint Mary’s
- c) Creighton
- d) Gonzaga
Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) c, 5) a, 6) a, 7) d
