Catholic Trivia Night

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Benedict

Question 2

Which of the original 12 Apostles lived the longest?

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John

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

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

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Baptism

Question 5

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

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Deacons

Question 6

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

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Pentecost

Question 7

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

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Titus

Question 8

Why did Catholics start using stained glass windows?

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To share scripture with people who can’t read

Question 9

Which of the following is not a sacrament?

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Final Profession (becoming a nun)

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

The First Book of the Bible is:

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Genesis

Question 12

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 13

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

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Acts of the Apostles

Question 14

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

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The Apostle’s Creed

Question 15

Which is not a Sacrament of Initiation?

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Reconciliation

Question 16

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to which saint in Mexico?

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St. Juan Diego

Question 17

The first sacrament a Christian receives is…?

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Baptism

Question 18

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

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Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Question 19

Which of these places did Jesus not visit?

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Antioch

Question 20

This new saint was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015:

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Saint Junipero Serra

Question 21

This saint is credited with translating the Scripture to Latin.

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St. Jerome

Question 22

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

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4

Question 23

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

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Save us, Savior of the World.

Question 24

Which liturgical season involves lighting a tall white candle?

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Easter

Question 25

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

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Francis

Question 26

Who is the minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

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The couple

Question 27

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

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Peter

Question 28

Mary appeared to three children in Portugal in this city:

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Fatima

Question 29

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

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St. Pio

Question 30

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

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Latin

Question 31

Which prayer is not a part of the Rosary?

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The Nicene Creed

Question 32

The first Catholic pope was named:

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Peter

Question 33

The first martyr for the faith was:

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Stephen

Question 34

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

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All of the above

Question 35

Which sacrament does NOT involve chrism (holy oil)?

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Matrimony

Question 36

This saint is one of the first 12 Apostles.

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Bartholomew

Question 37

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

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Novena

Question 38

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

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Liturgy of the Hours

Question 39

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

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Scholastica

Question 40

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

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Amos

Question 41

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

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St. Dominic

Question 42

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

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Philistines

Question 43

The priest wears all of the following garments except a…

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Miter

Question 44

Which song is not sung during Lent?

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Gloria

Question 45

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

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Reduction

Question 46

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 47

Christianity became legal in the year:

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325

Question 48

Catholics fast on Fridays during…

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Lent

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

The Doxology

Question 50

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

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Vatican Council II

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