My dear Heraldonians, as our Lenten season draws to a quiet close, we move toward the holiest of times, the Easter triduum, and the magnificent beauty of the Lord’s resurrection. I give you a quiz commemorating these days of wonder and beauty. 1) PALM SUNDAY As Jesus entered Jerusalem, what Jewish word that can be […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 28, 2025
Greetings, Harolditians! Lent may be a season of penance and sacrifice, but the coming of springtime reminds us that the days of resurrection and renewal lie ahead. 1) SCRIPTURE The Gospel for the fourth Sunday of Lent tells the story of Jesus’ healing of a man blind from birth. After smearing clay on the blind […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: March 14, 2025
How is your Lenten season going, quiz friends? Did you know that in some Eastern Orthodox churches, Lent is known as the season of “bright sadness”? Good luck on the latest challenge! 1) OCIA What is the name for the series of rites for adults who wish to be baptized which are celebrated in the third, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 28, 2025
Holy fish fry, People of the Quiz! In another week, the beautiful season of Lent will begin. I pray this will be a season of reflection, repentance and grace for all of us. 1) LENT I Which of these is NOT one of the “three pillars of Lent”? a) Prayer b) Adoration c) Almsgiving d) […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Can you feel the love in my latest quiz? 1) SAINTS Which statement about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb.14, is true? a) They were companions of St. Valentine. b) They translated the Bible into the Cyrillic language of Eastern Europe. c) They were among the first missionaries […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 31, 2025
Aloha e, Haroldites! The first month of 2025 has sped by in the blink of an eye. Is that Lent on the horizon? Oh my! 1) THE EUCHARIST What bird is sometimes used as a symbol of the Eucharist because of its willingness to sacrifice itself for its young when they are without food and […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 17, 2025
And so, my Haroldites, how are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? … Same here. 🙁 Don’t give up yet! Maybe this quiz will restore your commitment to excellence. 1) DIOCESAN CALENDAR Each January, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates Mass at the ACCE. What does ACCE stand for? a) Annual Catechesis Conference for Ecumenism b) […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Jan. 3, 2025
Hauoli Makahiki Hou, my dear Haroldiphiles! May your next trip around the sun be as enjoyable as this first quiz of 2025! 1) LITURGICAL CALENDAR When does the season of Christmas end on the liturgical calendar? a) New Year’s Day b) Epiphany of the Lord c) Baptism of the Lord d) Candlemas 2) PAPAL PROTECTION […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s quiz: Dec. 20, 2024
Hark, the “Harold” angels sing! (See what I did there?) Enjoy this special holiday quiz. No matter how you spell it, it’s always “Merry Christmas!” 1) MELE KALIKIMAKA! Every Christmas since 1982, a different European country or region has donated a large Christmas tree to be placed in St. Peter’s Square. Where is this year’s […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Dec. 6, 2024
Happy New Year, Quizmates! Enjoy this “all-Advent” quiz. 1) ADVENT VESTMENTS What liturgical color is worn on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent? a) violet b) rose c) blue d) green 2) ADVENT VOCABULARY The season of Advent gets its name from the Latin word “adventus,” which means: a) “arrival” b) “waiting” c) “anticipation” […]
