Fall is upon us, my quiztastic friends, and the days of the year are going by quickly. So chillax and enjoy this week’s challenge. 1) HEBREW SCRIPTURES What name is given to the anonymous author of the Book of Ecclesiastes? a) Theopholus b) Obadiah c) Quoheleth d) Cephas 2) OCIA Which of these is NOT […]

All hail, Heraldonians! Try to remember the first quiz of September, and follow, follow, follow… 1) DRAMA What Broadway play was originally written as a story about the conflict between Jewish and Catholic families in New York City? a) “Fiddler on the Roof” b) “West Side Story” c) “Cats” d) “Phantom of the Opera” 2) […]

My dear Heraldonians! Arise from your summer slumbers! Another Quiz cometh! 1) MARIOLOGY The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary occurs exactly nine months after what Solemnity? a) Assumption b) Annunciation c) Immaculate Conception d) Marymas 2) MISERICORDE Which of these is NOT one of the seven corporal works of mercy? a) […]

Hi ho, Heraldites! How about some more brain-busters for y’all? 1) THE PAPACY With a papal motto of “To restore all things in Christ,” which pope is referred to as “pope of the Blessed Sacrament”? a) Pius X b) John Paul II c) Paul VI d) Leo I 2) BISHOP LARRY What does the middle […]

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 […]