Hi Herald quiz takers,
We’ve begun the season of Lent. Did you know Lent is the best time of the year to run a marathon? Because that’s when you fast!
PRINTABLE QUIZ
1) Scripture
Omer, Ephah, Can, Cor, Mina. In the Hebrew scriptures, what do these refer too?
- a) names
- b) modes of transport
- c) units of measure
- d) place names
Msgr. Gary Secor, at left, with Bishop Larry Silva (Photo courtesy Msgr. Gary Secor)
2) Catholic Hawaii
Msgr. Gary Secor, the Diocese of Honolulu’s vicar general, is marking 10 years in that role. Which is not true about the vicar general position?
- a) He is the “second-in-command” or deputy of the bishop of a diocese.
- b) He often is also the moderator of the curia (diocesan offices).
- c) He has to be a monsignor.
- d) He has to be at least 30 years old.
3) Lent
This year instead of making the sign of a cross in ashes on a person’s forehead during reception of ashes on Ash Wednesday, how has the Vatican stipulated they be dispensed?
- a) Through self-administration
- b) By sprinkling on top of the head
- c) Via a cotton ball
- d) Ashes will not be given out this year.
4) Scripture
According to the Gospel reading for the first Sunday of Lent on Feb. 21, 2021 (Mark 1:12-15), what drove Jesus into the desert for 40 days where he was tempted by Satan?
- a) The devil
- b) An angry mob
- c) His mother
- d) The Spirit
5) Lent
According to the Stations of the Cross, how many times did Jesus fall on his way to being crucified on the cross?
- a) one
- b) two
- c) three
- d) four
6) Scripture
Jethro is referenced in the Book of Exodus. Who was Jethro?
- a) A well-known Hebrew musician
- b) The father-in-law of Moses
- c) The king who attacked the Israelites in the desert
- d) The son of Joshua
7) Lent
What food supposedly became a Lenten snack favorite because it contains only water, flour and salt?
- a) A pretzel
- b) Manna
- c) Sourdough
- d) Friendship bread
Answers: 1) c, 2) c, 3) b, 4) d, 5) c, 6) b, 7) a
