Got your thinking caps ready, Quizzicalistics? Let’s see how well you score on this brain beater! 1) COFFEE TALK Which popular espresso drink is said to be named after the brown hooded habits worn by Franciscan friars? a) macchiato b) cappuccino c) latte d) frangelica 2) LITURGY The “Gloria” is traditionally sung or recited during […]

Yet another quiz for you, Heraldistas. Even in the easy, breezy season of summer, there is always time to learn more about the wonderful Catholic faith. Enjoy! 1) WORLD RELIGIONS “Sangha” is a foundational part of Buddhist beliefs. What does “sangha” refer to? a) the eightfold path of right practices b) the community of believers […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]