My gosh, quiz buddies, can you believe Lent is just around the corner? Enjoy your quiz!
1) NO GREATER LOVE
Feb. 6 is the feast day of St. Paul Miki, Jesuit priest and martyr. In what country was he born?
- a) China
- b) Nigeria
- c) Japan
- d) Italy
2) LENTEN REGULATIONS
In the United States, on which two days are Catholics ages 18-59 required to fast (consume one full meal a day at most)
- a) Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
- b) Holy Thursday and Good Friday
- c) Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday
- d) Good Friday and Holy Saturday
3) ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
What is the word used to describe a person receiving instruction from a catechist in the principles of the Catholic faith in preparation for baptism?
- a) neophyte
- b) catechumen
- c) candidate
- d) mystagogia
4) CAN YOU DIG IT?
What historic archeological discovery was made in the Qumran Caves of the Judean Desert?
- a) Tomb of King David
- b) Noah’s ark
- c) House of John the Baptist
- d) The Dead Sea scrolls
5) VOCABULARY TEST
What is an “ambry?
- a) The podium where lectors and clergy read the Scriptures for Mass
- b) A cabinet in the wall of a church where sacred oils are stored
- c) The metal device used by priests to sprinkle holy water
- d) Another name for a baptismal font
6) I BELIEVE
In the Nicene Creed we recite at each Mass, the word “consubstantial” is used. What is its meaning in relation to Catholic doctrine?
- a) Resurrection of the Body
- b) Bread and wine used at Mass are transformed into the Body and Blood of Christ
- c) God the Father and God the Son are the same essence and being
- d) All sins are forgiven by God
7) CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY
What Catholic men’s group was created in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney
- a) Knights of Columbus
- b) Serra Club
- c) Holy Name Society
- d) Sodality
8) SONG OF PRAISE
What word describes a short hymn of praise added to the end of a prayer or song?
- a) Psalm
- b) Canticle
- c) Requiem
- d) Doxology
Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) b, 4) d, 5) b, 6) c, 7) a, 8) d
