Well, Quizmatists, are you as hot as the days of summer? I think I’ll be able to stump you with a few of these sizzling trivia questions! 1) CATHOLIC REAL ESTATE St. Stephen Diocesan Center used to be an estate owned by Harold K.L. Castle before Bishop James J. Sweeney bought it in 1946 to […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 21, 2024
Someone once said,“Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” As we move into those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, I’ll wager this quiz will be a tough act to follow as well. 1) SACRAMENTS What is “viaticum”? a) Oil used for confirmation b) Communion given to the dying c) The term for […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 7, 2024
Aloha mai kakou! As the little ones scurry off to their summer break and families make their plans for travel, let us never forget, my dear Heraldians, to take God with us this summertime! 1) REST IN PEACE Father Alapaki Kim, who passed away recently, was a prominent advocate of “olelo Hawaii” in Mass. What […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 24, 2024
Wow, Heraldians, are we already at the end of the Easter season? It’s unbelievable how fast time goes by. Here’s another quiz for you as we move into ordinary time. 1) VOCABULARY What term is defined as “the church’s authority or office to give authentic interpretation of the word of God, whether in its written […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 10, 2024
It is May, my Quizmates, the month of Our Blessed Mother! And so for you, a Marian quiz. Ave Maria, Regina coeli, Mater sanctissima! 1) MUSIC Which of these is not the title of a Marian hymn? a) “Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly” b) “Salve Regina” c) “O Most Gracious Virgin” d) “My Hawaiian […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 26, 2024
Namaste, Heraldites! The end of April is drawing near, and we’ll soon be entering a new month. Time flies when you’re celebrating the wondrous season of Easter! Here’s my latest quiz for your enjoyment! 1) PATRON SAINTS — Part One St. Catherine of Siena, whose feast day is celebrated April 29, is one of the […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 12, 2024
Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! This week’s quiz tests your knowledge of our own Diocese of Honolulu. 1) DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS Which of the following is NOT an example of a diocesan association of the faithful? a) Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites b) Serra […]