Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 8, 2022

Herald quiz experts,
Have you heard the one about the local Catholic parish that planned to offer a shuttle service to church? They planned to call it mass transit.

1. Catholic Charities Hawaii is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. However, the first Catholic charity organization in Hawaii that preceded it started in 1859. What was it called? a) Catholic Women’s Aid Society b) Catholic Social Services c) Sacred Hearts Charities d) None of the above

2. July 9 is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá. What miraculous thing happened in regards to the image of Our Lady at the center of this story? a) The image stopped soldiers from looting the town of Chiquinquirá. b) The image began to restore itself, becoming brighter and getting rid of holes c) Money appeared in front of women while praying by the image. d) It could not be taken down from the wall it was nailed to.

3. In the Gospel reading for July 17 (Luke 10:38-42), Jesus chastises a woman named Martha for doing what? a) Not donating more to the poor b) Being unfaithful to her husband c) Complaining that she needed help serving her guests d) Not believing her brother would rise from the dead

4. Rumors have recently swirled about Pope Francis’ potential resignation in part due to what current medical condition? a) Lung cancer b) Leg and knee pain that had him in a wheelchair c) Long-haul COVID-19 symptoms d) Heart problems

5. With the June 24 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court saying the constitution does not protect a right to an abortion, how will people determine if abortions are allowed in America? a) It has been left up to each state. b) The decision means all abortions in the U.S. are banned. c) Only states who currently allow abortion can keep offering them. d) None of the above.

6. Jewish people call the five Old Testament books that begin the Christian Bible the Torah. a) True b) False

7. Fill in the blank: Holy Orders is a Sacrament of ____. a) Healing b) Initiation c) Service d) Commitment

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 8, 2022

1) Catholic Hawaii

Catholic Charities Hawaii is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. However, the first Catholic charity organization in Hawaii that preceded it started in 1859. What was it called?

2) Saints

July 9 is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá. What miraculous thing happened in regards to the image of Our Lady at the center of this story?

3) Scripture

In the Gospel reading for July 17 (Luke 10:38-42), Jesus chastises a woman named Martha for doing what?

4) Pope

Rumors have recently swirled about Pope Francis’ potential resignation in part due to what current medical condition?

5) Current Events

With the June 24 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court saying the constitution does not protect a right to an abortion, how will people determine if abortions are allowed in America?

6) True or False

Jewish people call the five Old Testament books that begin the Christian Bible the Torah.

7) Sacraments

Fill in the blank: Holy Orders is a Sacrament of ____.