Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy season of summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy!
1) WORLD RELIGIONS
“Sangha” is a foundational part of Buddhist beliefs. What does “sangha” refer to?
- a) the eightfold path of right practices
- b) the community of believers who provide one another with guidance and support
- c) the four noble truths
- d) universal transmigration of souls
2) U.S. CHURCH
What is the oldest Catholic diocese in the United States?
- a) Boston
- b) New York
- c) Baltimore
- d) Philadelphia
3) EDUCATION
What is the national university of the
Catholic Church in the United States?
- a) University of Notre Dame
- b) Georgetown University
- c) Ave Maria University
- d) The Catholic University of America
4) BOTANY
Sacred Hearts Father Alexis Bachelot, the Catholic priest who led the first permanent Catholic mission to the Kingdom of Hawaii, also introduced two plant species to the islands. What were they?
- a) bougainvillea and algoroba
- b) hibiscus and plumeria
- c) koa and monkeypod
- d) royal palm and gardenia
5) VOCABULARY
What word is defined by church documents as “the outstanding means whereby the faithful may express in their lives, and manifest to others, the mystery of Christ and the real nature of the true church”?
- a) Eucharist
- b) liturgy
- c) canon
- d) presbyterate
6) HOLY ORDERS
Which of these is NOT an ordained position in the church?
- a) cardinal
- b) deacon
- c) presbyter
- d) bishop
7) APOSTLES
Who was the first of Jesus’ Apostles to die?
- a) Peter
- b) James
- c) Judas
- d) Paul
8) SCRIPTURE
Complete this line from Psalm 23: “You set a table before me in front of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil…”
- a) “Your rod and your staff comfort me.”
- b) “I will dwell in the house of the Lord for endless days.”
- c) “My cup overflows.”
- d) “I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Answers: 1) b, 2) c, 3) d, 4) a, 5) b, 6) a, 7) c, 8) c