Aloha e, Haroldites! The first month of 2025 has sped by in the blink of an eye. Is that Lent on the horizon? Oh my!
1) THE EUCHARIST
What bird is sometimes used as a symbol of the Eucharist because of its willingness to sacrifice itself for its young when they are without food and close to death?
- a) swan
- b) pelican
- c) dove
- d) eagle
2) PRAYER I
What prayer, also known as the Canticle of Simeon, is recited as part of night prayer or compline in the Liturgy of the Hours?
- a) Magnificat
- b) Pater Noster
- c) Nunc dimittis
- d) Gloria
3) PRAYER II
What prayer is believed to have been created by St. Francis of Assisi because of his love of Mary and a desire to ensure prayer entered the daily lives of all people?
- a) Hail Mary
- b) Magnificat
- c) Regina Caeli
- d) Angelus
4) GEOGRAPHY
Mount Angel Abbey, where several of our Diocese of Honolulu seminarians are presently in priestly formation, is located in which state?
- a) Oregon
- b) Washington
- c) California
- d) Minnesota
5) CLERGY
What is the name of the formal process of clergy becoming a member of a Catholic diocese?
- a) inculturation
- b) epiclisis
- c) incardination
- d) fidentia ecclesias
6) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
What is the theme of National Catholic Schools Week this year?
- a) “Together in Love”
- b) “Walking in the Footsteps of Christ”
- c) “Catholic Schools Rock!”
- d) “United in Faith and Community”
7) PAPAL REGALIA
What is the official name of the ring worn by a pope?
- a) anulus petros (ring of Peter)
- b) piscatory ring (Fisherman’s ring)
- c) bulla papalo (seal of the pope)
- d) omanray ingray (Roman ring)
8) ADVISERS TO BISHOP
What is the name of the group of priests in a diocese who, according to canon law, advise the bishop on major decisions affecting the diocese?
- a) presbyteral board
- b) vicars forane
- c) pastoral council
- d) college of consultors
Answers: 1) b, 2) c, 3) d, 4) a, 5) c, 6) d, 7) b, 8) d