Can you believe Lent is already upon us, Heraldites? I hope deepening your faith this season begins with learning more about Catholicism and its many marvelous facets. This quiz, chock-full of Catholic trivia, is a good start!
1) Saints
Which of the following is NOT true about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is celebrated Feb. 14?
- a) They were martyred alongside St. Valentine
- b) They were brothers
- c) They translated the Bible into the Slavonic language
- d) They are patrons of Moravia, a historical country in the Czech Republic
2) Scripture
In the Old Testament, to whom did God say, “I will establish my covenant with you, that never again shall all bodily creatures be destroyed by the waters of a flood?” (Hint: This verse is in the first reading for Feb. 18, the first Sunday of Lent.)
- a) Adam
- b) Moses
- c) Abraham
- d) Noah
3) Devotions
What is the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the holy rosary?
- a) The Scourging at the Pillar
- b) The Agony in the Garden
- c) The Crucifixion
- d) The Carrying of the Cross
4) Lent
During which day of the week in Lent do most Catholics traditionally meditate and pray on the Stations of the Cross?
- a) Sunday
- b) Tuesday
- c) Friday
- d) Saturday
5) Current events — sports
Which National Football League star who played in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 is an alum of Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, California?
- a) Nick Foles
- b) Tom Brady
- c) Jay Ajayi
- d) Danny Amendola
6) Church in Hawaii
Which of the following saints does NOT have a parish in Hawaii named for him?
- a) St. Patrick
- b) St. Roch
- c) St. Benedict
- d) St. Thomas
7) Liturgy
True or false: “Gloria” and “Alleluia” are sung in Masses during Lent.
- a) True
- b) False
Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) d, 4) c, 5) b, 6) d, 7) b