Well, readers,
I know what you’re thinking. You’ve missed my jokes. So here’s a Christmas query I heard from a young parishioner: If Mary had Jesus, and Jesus is the lamb of God, does that mean Mary had a little lamb?
-H.C. Harold
PRINTABLE QUIZ
1) Scripture
Before the circumcision of Elizabeth and Zechariah’s son, their family and neighbors thought the child should be named what?
- a) John
- b) Zechariah
- c) Jesse
- d) Aaron
2) Saints
St. John of the Cross (feast day: Dec. 14) was a Spanish mystic and Carmelite who wrote “Ascent of Mt. Carmel” after what formative experience?
- a) Being imprisoned
- b) Having a child
- c) Nearly dying
- d) Leaving the Jesuits for the Carmelites
3) Biblical History
According to the Gospel of Luke, which Roman ruler named Caesar called for a census that required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem?
- a) Julius
- b) Tiberius
- c) Augustus
- d) Nero
4) Around the World
Chile has a Christmastime fruitcake called “pan de Pascua.” What does Pascua normally refer to in Spanish?
- a) Easter
- b) Passover
- c) The recipe creator
- d) A and B
5) Bethlehem Part 1
Which of the four Gospels talks about the shepherds that appeared at Jesus’ manger in Bethlehem?
- a) Matthew
- b) Mark
- c) Luke
- d) John
6) Bethlehem Part II
Similarly, only one Gospel mentions the Magi or Wise Men. Which one is it?
- a) Matthew
- b) Mark
- c) Luke
- d) John
7) World Religions
During the Nativity fast that Byzantine rite and Orthodox Christians participate in, certain foods are generally avoided. Which is not one of them?
- a) wine
- b) fish
- c) bread
- d) oil
Answers: 1) b, 2) a, 3) c, 4) d, 5) c, 6) a, 7) c
