It’s summertime, Heraldistas! Slap on some sunscreen and a sweet pair of shades – we’re shining the spiritual spotlight on a new set of Catholic trivia questions. Stoked!
1) Saints
Who is the patron saint of the Americas?
- a) Our Lady of Guadalupe
- b) Our Lady Queen of Peace
- c) Our Lady of Grace
- d) Our Lady, Star of the Sea
2) Scripture
In the book of Genesis, which of the following is NOT named as one of the sons of Noah?
- a) Shem
- b) Ham
- c) Japheth
- d) Naaman
3) Calendar
True or false: All of the Sundays this July are celebrated in the liturgical calendar as Sundays in Ordinary Time.
- a) True
- b) False
4) Sacraments
True or false: Only bishops can administer the sacrament of baptism.
- a) True
- b) False
5) Devotions
How many times is the “Hail Mary” said when praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet?
- a) 0
- b) 1
- c) 3
- d) 53
6) Church in Hawaii
Who is the patroness for the Diocese of Honolulu?
- a) Our Lady of Guadalupe
- b) Our Lady Queen of Peace
- c) Our Lady of Grace
- d) Our Lady, Star of the Sea
7) Popes
What is the name of the town southeast of Rome where past popes have traditionally spent their summer retreat?
- a) Guidonia Montecelio
- b) Sesto San Giovanni
- c) Castellammare di Stabia
- d) Castel Gandolfo
Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) a, 4) b, 5) b, 6) b, 7) d
