Got your thinking caps ready, quizzicals? It’s time for another round of Catholic trivia to test your wits and deepen your knowledge about our faith. Sharpen your pencils and let’s see how well you score!
1) Saints
Which of the following is true about St. Clare of Assisi, whose feast day is Aug. 11?
- a) She is the patron saint for television
- b) She was one of the first followers of St. Francis
- c) She was canonized by Pope Alexander IV in 1255
- d) All of the above
2) Scripture
In the first reading from 1 Kings for Sunday, Aug. 13, Elijah stands on Mount Horeb and is told that “the Lord will be passing by.” In which of these occurrences does Elijah find the Lord?
- a) A tiny whispering sound
- b) A fire
- c) An earthquake
- d) A strong, heavy wind
3) Devotions
What is the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the rosary?
- a) The Assumption of Mary
- b) The Annunciation
- c) The Coronation of Mary
- d) The Visitation
4) Liturgy
True or false: Lectors are allowed to proclaim the Gospel at Mass.
- a) True
- b) False
5) Religious orders
Which religious order runs Creighton University in Nebraska?
- a) Augustinians
- b) Redemptorists
- c) Congregation of Holy Cross
- d) Jesuits
6) Church in Hawaii
True or false: St. Marianne Cope died in Kalaupapa from Hansen’s disease on Aug. 9, 1918.
- a) True
- b) False
7) Arts
Which Catholic musician wrote the popular contemporary song, “Your Grace is Enough?”
- a) Tony Alonso
- b) Aaron Neville
- c) Matt Maher
- d) David Haas
Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) a, 4) b, 5) d, 6) b, 7) c