Catholic Trivia Night

Question 1

This new saint was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015:

Accepted Answer

Saint Junipero Serra

Question 2

Which of the following is not a sacrament?

Accepted Answer

Final Profession (becoming a nun)

Question 3

During Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, a Latin song is sung that begins with the words:

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Tantum Ergo

Question 4

Which of these people does St. Paul NOT write to in the New Testament?

Accepted Answer

Philistines

Question 5

What’s another name for a prayer you say every day for exactly 9 days in a row?

Accepted Answer

Novena

Question 6

The priest wears all of the following garments except a…

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Miter

Question 7

What’s another name for the “Glory Be” prayer?

Accepted Answer

The Doxology

Question 8

Immediately preceding the Gospel, we make the Sign of the Cross over our…

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is not a book in the Old Testament?

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Titus

Question 10

During Mass, we say, “…and by the power of the Holy Spirit, was born of the Virgin Mary,” we:

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Bow

Question 11

Which song is not sung during Lent?

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Gloria

Question 12

This saint is credited with translating the Scripture to Latin.

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St. Jerome

Question 13

Which of the original 12 Apostles lived the longest?

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John

Question 14

This saint is credited with the origin of the rosary and its prayers.

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St. Dominic

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Gospels in the New Testament?

Accepted Answer

Peter

Question 16

The Church held a council in the 1960’s that changed things about the Mass. The Council was:

Accepted Answer

Vatican Council II

Question 17

Mary appeared to three children in Portugal in this city:

Accepted Answer

Fatima

Question 18

In which of these New Testament books does Jesus appear to his disciples?

Accepted Answer

Acts of the Apostles

Question 19

This saint is one of the first 12 Apostles.

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Bartholomew

Question 20

The phrase “The Lord be with you” occurs how many times during most Masses?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 21

The First Book of the Bible is:

Accepted Answer

Genesis

Question 22

Catholics fast on Fridays during…

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Lent

Question 23

For most of the last 2000 years, Mass was celebrated in what language?

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Latin

Question 24

During our baptism, we, like Jesus, are called to be all of these things except:

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Deacons

Question 25

Which liturgical season involves lighting a tall white candle?

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Easter

Question 26

Which prayer is not a part of the Rosary?

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The Nicene Creed

Question 27

This saint from Italy is the patron saint of animals, and wrote the Canticle of the Sun.

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Francis

Question 28

Which sacrament does NOT involve chrism (holy oil)?

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Matrimony

Question 29

This saint received the stigmata (wounds of Christ) and was an awesome confessor.

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St. Pio

Question 30

The first martyr for the faith was:

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Stephen

Question 31

This saint founded an order of monks, and is known for his motto: Ora et Labora: Prayer & Work.

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Benedict

Question 32

What’s the first prayer you say during the Rosary (after the Sign of the Cross)?

Accepted Answer

The Apostle’s Creed

Question 33

Which of the following books can be found in Protestant translations of the Bible?

Accepted Answer

Amos

Question 34

Which of the following is a “Memorial Acclamation” we use during Mass?

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Save us, Savior of the World.

Question 35

What’s another prayer that is commonly said using the assistance of a Rosary?

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Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Question 36

Why did Catholics start using stained glass windows?

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To share scripture with people who can’t read

Question 37

This saint’s brother established an order of monks in the 400’s and 500’s.

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Scholastica

Question 38

Christianity became legal in the year:

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325

Question 39

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to which saint in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

St. Juan Diego

Question 40

Which of the following does NOT happen before the first reading during Mass?

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The cantor sings the day’s psalm

Question 41

Who is the minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

Accepted Answer

The couple

Question 42

During which sacrament does the recipient receive a candle as part of the Rite?

Accepted Answer

Baptism

Question 43

The Holy Spirit appeared to the apostles on what we call the feast of…

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Pentecost

Question 44

The first sacrament a Christian receives is…?

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Baptism

Question 45

Every priest, religious brother, and religious sister must take part in what daily prayer?

Accepted Answer

Liturgy of the Hours

Question 46

The first Catholic pope was named:

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Peter

Question 47

This saint was a Pope from Poland. He started World Youth Day and loved young people.

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Saint John Paul II

Question 48

Which of these places did Jesus not visit?

Accepted Answer

Antioch

Question 49

Which is not a Sacrament of Initiation?

Accepted Answer

Reconciliation

Question 50

Which of these is not related to the sacrament of reconciliation?

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Reduction

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