Hauoli Makahiki Hou, my dear Haroldiphiles! May your next trip around the sun be as enjoyable as this first quiz of 2025!
1) LITURGICAL CALENDAR
When does the season of Christmas end on the liturgical calendar?
- a) New Year’s Day
- b) Epiphany of the Lord
- c) Baptism of the Lord
- d) Candlemas
2) PAPAL PROTECTION
The members of this group, created by Pope Julius II in 1506, must be Catholic, male, Swiss nationals between ages 19-30, at least 5-foot-8, and must complete basic military training with the Swiss Armed Forces. What is the name of this group?
- a) Knights of Columbus
- b) Knights Templar
- c) Papal Swiss Guard
- d) Swiss Fondue de Roquefort
3) SAINTLY WOMAN
Which of the following statements about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (feast day Jan. 4) is NOT true?
- a) She was a convert from the Episcopal faith.
- b) She established the first parochial school system in the U.S.
- c) She was born in Ireland.
- d) She was the founder of the Sisters of Charity.
4) THE MAGI
According to the Gospel of Matthew, how many “kings” visited the Holy Family?
- a) three
- b) two
- c) four
- d) no number is stated, nor were their names, nor even if they were “royal”
5) RED MASS
The annual Red Mass, this year celebrated on Jan. 14, is a liturgy offered for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all of the following groups except:
- a) lawyers
- b) government officials
- c) doctors
- d) judges
6) VATICAN NEWS
What is the name of the Vatican’s daily newspaper?
- a) L’Osservatore Romano
- b) Dei Verbum
- c) Laudato Si
- d) Lux Eterna
7) JUBILEE CELEBRATION
What is the motto of the 2025 Jubilee Year celebration in Rome?
- a) “Pilgrims of Hope”
- b) “Merciful Grace”
- c) “Doors of Faith”
- d) “Joy of Christ”
8) VOCABULARY
What is a “chasuble”?
- a) A small metal container used to carry the Eucharist to the homebound
- b) A veil used to cover a tabernacle
- c) A sleeveless outer garment worn by priests at Mass
- d) A container holding incense used at adoration
Answers: 1) c, 2) c, 3) c, 4) d, 5) c, 6) a, 7) a, 8) c