Pax et omne bonum, amici mei, Quizland! 1) OCIA What is the name for the series of rites for adults who wish to be baptized which are celebrated in the third, fourth and fifth weeks of the Lenten season? a) Exegesis b) Scrutinies c) Exorcisms d) Mystagogies 2) HEALING What is the name of the […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 16, 2024
Greetings, Quizicalists! St. Francis de Sales said, “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” The Quiz awaits to try your patience! 1) ON THE CALENDAR How long is the season of Lent in 2024? a) 40 days b) 44 days c) 50 days d) 100 days 2) LENTEN PRACTICES There are […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 5, 2024
It’s still the Christmas season, Quizzers, so leave that manger up just a bit longer, and grab another cup of eggnog while you take this weeks’ quiz. 1) A PROPHET SPEAKS Which biblical figure was called by God to preach to the city of Nineveh, inspiring the people in the city to proclaim a fast […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 22, 2023
Blessed Christmas wishes to all my quizzicians! May your hearts be aglow with the Light of our newborn Savior! 1) A CHRISTMAS ICON St. Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra. In what country would you find Myra? a) Italy b) France c) Israel d) Turkey 2) MELE KALIKIMAKA The first recorded Christmas celebration in […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 24, 2023
Aloha, my Quiz buddies! The days of the year are going by quite quickly. Don’t get caught up in the holiday rush. Take some time for this week’s quiz. You’ll thank me later! 1) SING A BEAUTIFUL SONG Who is the patroness of music and musicians? a) St. Melodia b) St. Cecilia c) St. Teresa […]
Heralding back: Aug. 4, 2023
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 17, 1973 HONOLULU—Four young men will be leaving next month for St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, for their final years of theology. The graduates from St. Stephen’s Seminary are (left to right): Richard Taylor, Chicago; Gary Secor, Kailua; Terry Watanabe and James Capili, Maui. […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 7, 2023
Dear Herald devotees, Did you hear about the religious ed teacher who asked her students if they could name a sacrament. One child raised his hand and said, “Bathtism! You know, when the priest gives you a bath!” -H.C. Harold PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Catholic Hawaii A correction in a recent issue clarified that the bone […]
Heralding back: July 7, 2023
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 13, 1973 PLIGHT OF MIGRANT—A handicapped migrant farm worker in Florida hobbles along near his quarters. The state legislature recently cut rehabilitative services affecting such persons. If a migrant worker becomes permanently disabled, he can fall back on workmen’s compensation, lump sum payments based on job […]
Heralding back: June 23, 2023
NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — June 22, 1973 TIT FOR TAT – Father Raymond Churchill, assistant pastor at Ketchikan, Alaska, and formerly of Waianae, Oahu, congratulates Father Keith Kenny (left) pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Sacramento upon receiving his “float rating.” Father Kenny is a commercial pilot, flight instructor, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 26, 2023
Dear quizologists, Where does the time go? In two days it will be Pentecost, the “birthday” of the church. In six days it will be June, graduation season, summer vacations, the year half gone. In 213 days it will be Christmas. I CAN wait. -H.C. Harold PRINTABLE QUIZ 1) Scripture In the Gospel Reading […]
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