By the time you read this, quizzicals, Pope Francis will be completing the tail end of his historic visit to the United States. Our Hawaii pilgrims will be headed back as well from their trip to see him. There is much reason to rejoice in the faith – including this quiz!
1) Saints
The feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian is celebrated Sept. 26. How were these two early Christian martyrs related?
a) Cosmas was Damian’s father
b) They were cousins
c) They were not blood related, but priests who served in the same Syrian diocese
d) They were twin brothers
2) Scripture
Which archangel is mentioned in this Scripture passage from the Book of Revelation: “Then war broke out in heaven. ______ and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back.”
a) Michael
b) Raphael
c) Gabriel
d) Seraphim
3) Popes
True or false: Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to visit the United Nations headquarters in New York City. (Hint: See “Heralding Back”)
a) True
b) False
4) Current events
Pope Francis visited Cuba before beginning his trip to the United States. Who is the patroness of Cuba?
a) Mary, Star of the Sea
b) Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre
c) Our Lady of the Pillar
d) Mary, Untier of Knots
5) Devotions
Fill in the blank: “The Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles” is the Third ______ Mystery of the rosary.
a) Joyful
b) Sorrowful
c) Glorious
d) Luminous
6) Church in Hawaii
Which of the following local streets was named for an early vicar apostolic of Hawaii?
a) Maigret Street
b) Monte Street
c) Marin Lane
d) Marques Street
7) Sacraments
Holy Orders is considered one of two “Sacraments of Service.” Which sacrament is the other?
a) Reconciliation
b) Matrimony
c) Confirmation
d) Anointing of the Sick
Answers: 1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) b, 5) c, 6) a, 7) b
