Trivia · Archive
Past questions.
Some easier than they look.
Oct 19, 2026 · Saints · easy
Which Catholic saint is known as the 'Patron of Lost Causes' and is often invoked alongside St. Simon in the Church's liturgical calendar?
Oct 18, 2026 · Bible · easy
Which Catholic saint is often called the 'Apostle to the Gentiles' and wrote more books of the New Testament than any other single author?
Oct 17, 2026 · Saints · easy
Which Catholic saint is traditionally said to have secretly provided dowries for three poor sisters by giving money at night, a story that helped inspire the legend of Santa Claus?
Oct 16, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which Catholic mystic and Doctor of the Church wrote 'The Interior Castle,' a spiritual classic describing the soul's journey through seven mansions toward union with God?
Oct 15, 2026 · Church History · medium
Which Church council formally defined the canon of the Bible, listing the exact books recognized as Sacred Scripture by the Catholic Church?
Oct 14, 2026 · Bible · medium
Which early Christian martyr is traditionally regarded as one of the first deacons and is honored as the Church's protomartyr?
Oct 13, 2026 · Church History · medium
Which Marian apparition in the United States was approved by its local diocesan bishop in 2010, making it commonly recognized as the first U.S. Marian apparition to receive formal Church approval?
Oct 12, 2026 · Church History · medium
Which saint is traditionally credited with producing the Latin biblical text known as the Vulgate?
Oct 11, 2026 · Bible · easy
Which Old Testament book contains the famous passage 'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope'?
Oct 10, 2026 · Church History · easy
Which Church Father wrote 'Confessions,' one of the earliest and most influential autobiographical works in Western literature, recounting his spiritual journey, conversion, and baptism?
Oct 9, 2026 · Liturgy · easy
Which feast day does the Catholic Church celebrate on February 2, commemorating the presentation of the infant Jesus in the Temple?
Oct 8, 2026 · Doctrine · medium
Which of the following sacraments confers an indelible spiritual character and, once validly received in a particular degree, cannot be repeated?
Oct 7, 2026 · Practice · medium
Who is the 'Memorare' traditionally attributed to, even though its true authorship is uncertain?
Oct 6, 2026 · Bible · easy
Which heavenly prince does the Book of Daniel identify as the protector of the people of Israel?
Oct 5, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which saint is known for writing 'The Dark Night of the Soul,' a poem and spiritual treatise about the soul's journey to union with God?
Oct 4, 2026 · Bible · easy
Which Gospel opens with the words 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God'?
Oct 3, 2026 · Bible · medium
Which Pauline letter contains the earliest surviving written account of the institution of the Eucharist?
Oct 2, 2026 · Bible · medium
Which Old Testament prophet's writings are quoted most frequently in the New Testament?
Oct 1, 2026 · Bible · easy
Which of the four Gospels is the only one that does not explicitly narrate the Transfiguration of Jesus?
Sep 30, 2026 · Doctrine · easy
Which sacrament does the Catechism describe as 'the door which gives access to the other sacraments'?
Sep 29, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which apostle is traditionally credited with bringing Christianity to India?
Sep 28, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · hard
The Catechism identifies three forms of the sacrament of Penance. Which is NOT one of them?
Sep 27, 2026 · Saints · hard
Which blessed was the first U.S.-born priest to be beatified by the Catholic Church?
Sep 26, 2026 · Popes & Church History · hard
Which pope first used the title Pontifex Maximus consistently?
Sep 25, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · easy
What is the name of the prayer the Catechism calls the summary of the whole gospel?
Sep 24, 2026 · Saints · easy
Which saint is known for his Summa Theologiae, one of the most influential works in theology?
Sep 23, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
What is the name of a formal document issued by the pope, historically sealed with a lead seal?
Sep 22, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · hard
The Catechism lists four last things. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Sep 21, 2026 · Saints · easy
Which saint is the patron of musicians and is often depicted with an organ?
Sep 20, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
Which pope canonized St. Faustina Kowalska and established Divine Mercy Sunday?
Sep 19, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · medium
How does the Catechism define prayer?
Sep 18, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which American saint founded the first free Catholic school for girls in the United States?
Sep 17, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
The encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God Is Love) was the first encyclical of which pope?
Sep 16, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · medium
What does the Catechism teach about the natural law?
Sep 15, 2026 · Saints · medium
St. Damien of Molokai is known for his ministry to which community?
Sep 14, 2026 · Popes & Church History · hard
Which pope declared St. Thomas Aquinas a Doctor of the Church in 1567?
Sep 13, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · medium
According to the Catechism, what is the central mystery of Christian faith and life?
Sep 12, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which saint, a Doctor of the Church, is known for the phrase Our heart is restless until it rests in Thee?
Sep 11, 2026 · Popes & Church History · easy
What country did Pope John Paul II come from?
Sep 10, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · medium
What does the Catechism teach about the relationship between faith and reason?
Sep 9, 2026 · Saints · medium
St. John Vianney is the patron saint of which group?
Sep 8, 2026 · Popes & Church History · hard
Which pope is credited with standardizing the Roman Rite of the Mass after the Council of Trent?
Sep 7, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · hard
The Catechism teaches that the Eucharist is a sacrifice. Which best describes this teaching?
Sep 6, 2026 · Saints · easy
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) founded which religious congregation?
Sep 5, 2026 · Popes & Church History · hard
The Protestant Reformation began in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his theses. Who was pope at the time?
Sep 4, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · hard
According to the Catechism, what is the Deposit of Faith?
Sep 3, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which saint, patron of lawyers and statesmen, was executed by Henry VIII for refusing to accept him as head of the Church?
Sep 2, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
Which pope wrote the apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)?
Sep 1, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · medium
Which of the following correctly describes the Catholic teaching on Purgatory?
Aug 31, 2026 · Saints · hard
Padre Pio bore the stigmata for how many years?
Aug 30, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
What does the Latin phrase ex cathedra mean in the context of papal infallibility?
Aug 29, 2026 · Famous Catholics · medium
Which Southern Catholic author, known for her short stories featuring grace breaking into broken lives, wrote A Good Man Is Hard to Find?
Aug 28, 2026 · U.S. Diocese · medium
Which religious community operates the famous Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky, home of Thomas Merton?
Aug 27, 2026 · Catechism & Doctrine · easy
What does the Catechism teach about the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays?
Aug 26, 2026 · Saints · medium
Which saint is called the Apostle of the East for evangelizing India and Japan?
Aug 25, 2026 · Popes & Church History · medium
Which pope commissioned the painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
Aug 24, 2026 · Famous Catholics · medium
Which famous Catholic novelist wrote Brideshead Revisited?
Aug 14, 2026 · Church History · medium
Which actor played the guitar-strumming Father O'Malley in both 'Going My Way' (1944) and 'The Bells of St. Mary's' (1945), winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for the first film?
Jul 20, 2026 · Church History · easy
Which U.S. president was the first Catholic to hold the office?
Jul 19, 2026 · Church History · medium
Which diocese is home to some of the oldest continually operating Catholic parishes in the continental United States?