TRIVIA 1

Which pope is known as the "Pope of the Great Schism"? A. Pope Clement V B. Pope Gregory XI
C. Pope Urban VI D. Pope Benedict XIII
Which saint is known as the "Mystic Doctor of the Church"? A. St. John of the Cross B. St. Teresa
of Avila C. St. Catherine of Siena D. St. Therese of Lisieux
Who was the first pope to visit Kenya? A. Pope Paul VI B. Pope John Paul II C. Pope Benedict XVI
D. Pope Francis
Which ecumenical council affirmed the doctrine of papal infallibility? A. Council of Trent B. First
Vatican Council C. Council of Nicaea D. Second Vatican Council
Which Catholic saint is often depicted with a lion? A. St. Jerome B. St. Francis of Assisi C. St.
Mark D. St. Ignatius of Loyola
Which pope initiated the First Crusade? A. Pope Urban II B. Pope Innocent III C. Pope Gregory
VII D. Pope Alexander III
Which Catholic religious order was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola? A. Jesuits B. Dominicans C.
Franciscans D. Benedictines
Which Marian apparition occurred in Lourdes, France? A. Our Lady of Fatima B. Our Lady of
Guadalupe C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of Knock
Which Italian city is home to the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi? A. Rome B. Florence C. Assisi D.
Siena
Who was the first non-Italian pope in over 450 years? A. Pope John XXIII B. Pope John Paul I C.
Pope Paul VI D. Pope Francis
Answers
1. Pope Urban VI
2. St. John of the Cross
3. Pope Paul VI
4. B. First Vatican Council
5. C. St. Mark
6. A. Pope Urban II
7. A. Jesuits
8. C. Our Lady of Lourdes
9. C. Assisi
10. D. Pope Francis

TRIVIA 2
Who was the first Pope? A. St. Peter B. Pope Francis C. Pope Benedict XVI D. Pope John Paul II
Which saint is known as the "Apostle of Ireland"? A. St. Patrick B. St. Thomas Aquinas C. St.
Augustine of Hippo D. St. Francis of Assisi
Which council declared the Immaculate Conception of Mary as a dogma of faith? A. Council of
Trent B. Council of Ephesus C. Council of Chalcedon D. First Vatican Council
Which Catholic religious order is associated with education and teaching? A. Jesuits B.
Dominicans C. Franciscans D. Benedictines
Which pope wrote the encyclical "Laudato Si'" on the environment and care for creation? A.
Pope John Paul II B. Pope Francis C. Pope Benedict XVI D. Pope Paul VI
Which saint is the patron saint of lost causes? A. St. Jude B. St. Anthony of Padua C. St. Rita of
Cascia D. St. Therese of Lisieux
Which sacrament is often called the "Sacrament of Reconciliation"? A. Eucharist B. Baptism C.
Confirmation D. Penance/Confession
Who was the first Pope to resign from office in over 600 years? A. Pope Benedict XVI B. Pope
John Paul I C. Pope Francis D. Pope John Paul II
Which Marian apparition occurred in Fatima, Portugal? A. Our Lady of Fatima B. Our Lady of
Guadalupe C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of Knock
Which pope convened the Second Vatican Council? A. Pope Pius XII B. Pope Paul VI C. Pope
John XXIII D. Pope John Paul II
Answers

1 A. St. Peter
2: A. St. Patrick
3 D. First Vatican Council
4 A. Jesuits
5 B. Pope Francis
6. A. St. Jude
7 D. Penance/Confession
8. A. Pope Benedict XVI
9. A. Our Lady of Fatima
10. C. Pope John XXIII

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Which pope proclaimed the dogma of the Assumption of Mary into heaven? A. Pope Pius IX B.
Pope Leo XIII C. Pope Pius XII D. Pope John XXIII
Which Catholic saint is known as the "Little Flower"? A. St. Teresa of Avila B. St. Therese of
Lisieux C. St. Teresa of Calcutta D. St. Catherine of Siena
Which Marian apparition occurred in Guadalupe, Mexico? A. Our Lady of Guadalupe B. Our
Lady of Fatima C. Our Lady of Lourdes D. Our Lady of Knock
Which pope initiated the reforms of the Second Vatican Council? A. Pope Paul VI B. Pope John
XXIII C. Pope Benedict XVI D. Pope Francis
Which sacrament is also known as "Holy Orders"? A. Matrimony B. Baptism C. Holy Eucharist D.
Ordination
Who wrote the spiritual classic "The Imitation of Christ"? A. St. Francis of Assisi B. St. Thomas
Aquinas C. St. Ignatius of Loyola D. Thomas à Kempis
Which religious order is associated with the care of the sick and the development of hospitals?
A. Franciscans B. Dominicans C. Benedictines D. Sisters of Charity
Which Catholic saint is associated with the stigmata, bearing the wounds of Christ? A. St.
Francis of Assisi B. St. Padre Pio C. St. Catherine of Siena D. St. Ignatius of Loyola
How many black popes has the Catholic Church had throughout history?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3Which ecumenical council affirmed the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist? A. Council
of Nicaea B. Council of Trent C. Council of Chalcedon D. Second Vatican Council
Answers
1. C. Pope Pius XII
2. B. St. Therese of Lisieux
3. A. Our Lady of Guadalupe
4. Pope John XXIII
5. D. Ordination
6. D. Thomas à Kempis
7. D. Sisters of Charity
8. B. St. Padre Pio
9. D Answer is 3
10. B. Council of Trent

TRIVIA 4

ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

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1. Who is responsible for the process of electing a pope?

a) College of Cardinals

b) College of Bishops

c) Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

d) Papal Nuncios

2. Why is the baptistery placed at the entrance of the church?

a) Symbolizes purification before entering the church

b) Represents the transition from darkness to light

c) Emphasizes the importance of baptism in Christian life

d) All of the above

3. Which of the following is not one of the Fathers of the Church?

a) St. Augustine of Hippo

b) St. Thomas Aquinas

c) St. John Chrysostom

d) St. Jerome

4. Which characteristic is associated with St. Jerome?

a) Wrote the Latin translation of the Bible, known as the Vulgate

b) Known for his sermons and eloquence

c) Fought against heresies and defended the faith

d) Established the monastic rule followed by many religious communities

5. Who is referred to as an apostle?

a) Anyone who spreads the teachings of Jesus

b) Only the original twelve disciples chosen by Jesus

c) Anyone who performs miracles in the name of Jesus

d) Only those who are ordained as bishops

6. How do we address saints Peter and Paul?

a) Apostles

b) Martyrs

c) Popes

d) Doctors of the Church

7. What is the purpose of the vestments worn by a priest during Mass?

a) Symbolize the priest's authority and role as a mediator

b) Reflect the liturgical season or feast being celebrated

c) Enhance the beauty of the Mass and engage the senses

d) All of the above

8. Which of the following is not a requirement for becoming a priest?

a) Completion of seminary studies

b) Celibacy and commitment to a life of chastity

c) Ordination as a deacon prior to priesthood

d) Approval and recommendation by the bishop

9. What is the process of becoming a Reverend sister or nun called?

a) Novitiate

b) Holy Orders

c) Diaconate

d) Profession

10. How does a bishop anoint the hand of a newly ordained priest?

a) With holy water

b) With the Oil of Catechumens

c) With the Oil of the Sick

d) With the Oil of Chrism

11. Which of the following is not a Doctors of the Church?

a) St. Thomas Aquinas

b) St. Catherine of Siena

c) St. Teresa of Avila

d) St. Ignatius of Loyola

12. Which vestment is worn by a priest to celebrate the Eucharist?

a) Chasuble

b) Stole

c) Alb

d) Cincture

13. What is the term used for the formal ceremony of ordaining a deacon, priest, or bishop?

a) Investiture
b) Ordination

c) Consecration

d) Induction

14. What is the term used to describe the theological belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was
conceived without original sin?

a) Immaculate Conception

b) Assumption

c) Annunciation

d) Perpetual Virginity

ANSWERS

1. a) College of Cardinals

2. d) All of the above

3. b) St. Thomas Aquinas

4. a) Wrote the Latin translation of the Bible, known as the Vulgate

5. b) Only the original twelve disciples chosen by Jesus

6. c) Martyrs

7. d) All of the above

8. d) Completion of seminary studies

9. d) Profession

10. d) With the Oil of Chrism

11. d) St. Ignatius of Loyola

12. a) Alb

13. b) Ordination

14. a) Immaculate Conception