The graces of spring and Our Lord’s mercy are flowing through the month of May, Quiz Maniacs. Enjoy my latest trivial pursuit!
1) MUSIC
What ancient hymn is sung on Pentecost Sunday?
a) “Regina Caeli”
b) “Tantum Ergo”
c) “Veni Sancte Spiritus”
d) “Ubi Caritas”
2) SAINTS
St. Philip Neri, whose feast day is May 26, founded which religious order?
a) Augustinians
b) Trappists
c) Oratorians
d) Friars Minor
3) SCRIPTURE
Complete this passage from the Gospel for Pentecost Sunday: “Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘____________.’”
a) “Behold the Son of Man”
b) “Hosanna!”
c) “Do not be afraid”
d) “Peace be with you”
4) LITURGICAL CALENDAR
What solemnity is celebrated on the Sunday after Pentecost?
a) The Body and Blood of Christ
b) Sacred Heart of Jesus
c) The Most Holy Trinity
d) Triumph of The Hoy Cross
5) RELIGIOUS RITES
Eastern Rite Catholics refer to the sacrament of confirmation by what name?
a) Anamnesis
b) Benediction
c) Chrismation
d) Intinction
6) MARIOLOGY
What is the only approved Marian apparition in the United States?
a) Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (1830)
b) Our Lady of Champion (1859)
c) Our Lady of Knock (1879)
d) Our Lady of Tears (1930)
7) BIBLICAL VOCABULARY
What religious group from the time of Jesus had a name that meant “set apart”?
a) Sadducees
b) Pharisees
c) Essenes
d) Zealots
8) HOLY ORDERS
What are the three degrees of the sacrament of holy orders?
a) Deacon, bishop, cardinal
b) Priest, bishop, cardinal
c) Deacon, priest, pope
d) Deacon, priest, bishop
Answers: 1) c, 2) c, 3) d, 4) c, 5) c, 6) b, 7) b, 8) d