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1) POPE LEO XIV
What university did Pope Leo XIV graduate from in 1977 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics?
- a) Catholic Theological Union
- b) Villanova University
- c) University of Notre Dame
- d) Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas
2) DEVOTIONS
How many times is the “Our Father” said in a traditional rosary?
- a) 3
- b) 4
- c) 5
- d) 6
3) SCRIPTURE
In the Letter to the Hebrews, what is described as “the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen”?
- a) Faith
- b) Hope
- c) Love
- d) Wisdom
4) JUDAISM
In the Jewish tradition, what/who are Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot?
- a) Prophets
- b) Cities
- c) Holy days
- d) Books of the Torah
5) DIOCESES
Created in 2023, where is the newest U.S. archdiocese?
- a) Salt Lake City
- b) Las Vegas
- c) Boston
- d) San Diego
6) THE TRINITY
A theological term often used as another name for the Holy Spirit is “Paraclete.” What is the meaning of that word?
- a) Counselor
- b) Advocate
- c) Helper
- d) All of the above
7) SACRED VESSELS
What is the name for the box hanging on or recessed into the wall of a sanctuary for holding holy oils?
- a) Luna
- b) Flagon
- c) Ciborium
- d) Ambry
8) PREACHING
In Acts 20:9, what did a man named Eutychus do while listening to Paul preach?
- a) He threw stones at Paul and cursed him.
- b) He fell asleep and fell out of a window.
- c) He began to weep and cried out to Jesus for forgiveness.
- d) He asked to be baptized.
Answers: 1) b, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) b, 6) d, 7) d, 8) b