Father’s Day is June 18, quizzicals. I’m on a roll with themed quizzes, so here we go with a special set of questions dedicated to “fathers” in our faith.
1) Saints
Which of the following saints is considered the patron of parish priests?
- a) St. John of Capistrano
- b) St. John Vianney
- c) St. John Bosco
- d) St. John Chrysostom
2) Scripture
Who is the father of King David in the Bible?
- a) Obed
- b) Jesse
- c) Boaz
- d) Abinadab
3) Iconography
St. Joseph, the “foster father” of Jesus, is often depicted in religious art holding which flower?
- a) Lily
- b) Rose
- c) Carnation
- d) Orchid
4) Devotions
How many times is the “Our Father” said in a traditional rosary?
- a) 3
- b) 4
- c) 5
- d) 6
5) Terms
What is the Aramaic word for “dad” or “father” often used in the Bible as a term of endearment referring to God?
- a) Abba
- b) Yehuda
- c) Yaweh
- d) Shaddai
6) Church in Hawaii
True or false: The first French Sacred Hearts Fathers sent in missionary efforts to Hawaii landed in Lahaina, Maui, in 1827.
- a) True
- b) False
7) Popes
Pope Francis’ father, Mario Bergoglio, was born in which region of Italy?
- a) Umbria
- b) Piedmont
- c) Tuscany
- d) Calabria
Answers: 1) b, 2) b, 3) a, 4) d, 5) a, 6) b, 7) b
