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” […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 22, 2024
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Haroldites! And remember that it is always darkest just before the dawn. 1) THE PAPACY Which pope established the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (celebrated this year on Nov. 24) in 1925 in response to the rise of fascism in Europe? a) John XXIII […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Nov. 8, 2024
All hail, Haroldonians! As the island autumn air turns brisker, grab a cup of tea and put on your woolen socks. Time to warm up with a new quiz! 1) SACRED ARCHITECTURE Which of these churches is NOT a papal basilica? a) St. John Lateran b) St. Peter’s c) St. Mary Major d) St. Mark’s […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 25, 2024
Here’s your latest Catholic quiz, Heraldistas. No tricks! All treats! 1) SCRIPTURE In the Gospel reading (Mk 10:46-52) for Oct. 27, what was the name of the blind man cured by Jesus on the road to Jericho? a) Zacchaeus b) Bartimaeus c) Saul d) Barabbas 2) FAMOUS CATHOLICS Thomas Merton, writer, theologian and social activist, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 11, 2024
Saudacoes amigos! Meu teste aguarda. Aproveitar! 1) NO PLACE LIKE HOME What is the term for the house where a parish priest resides? a) breviary b) rectory c) ciborium d) monastery 2) HOLY RELICS The Diocese of Honolulu’s official relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne are housed in which church? a) St. Francis Church, […]