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1. It is the time of the year when Catholics wait for the coming of Jesus. What is it?
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Advent Season
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Lenten Season
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Holy Week
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Christmas
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Answer: Advent Season
This is the time for preparation for Christmas. The color for this season is violet.
2. According to the Catholic Church, souls that are in a state of grace yet imperfect go where to be purified?
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Purgatory
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Soul Sleep
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Limbo
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Hell
Answer: Purgatory
Some souls are not pure enough to enter heaven, yet they are not sinful enough to be condemned to hell. These souls must enter Purgatory for a time to be purified and prepared for heaven.
3. According to John's Gospel, in which of the following languages was the inscription 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews', posted on Christ's Cross, NOT written?
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Hebrew
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Arabic
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Latin
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Greek
Answer: Arabic
See John 19:19-20. 'And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS ... and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.
4. In the Roman Catholic tradition, which is the only calendar day of the year on which Mass may not be celebrated?
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Good Friday
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Holy Thursday
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Palm Sunday
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Eater Sunday
Answer: Good Friday
Good Friday, is the Friday on which the Church keeps the anniversary of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
5. What is the narrow piece of cloth worn over the left arm during the Traditional Latin Mass by priests?
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Amice
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Maniple
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Stole
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Cincture
Answer: Maniple
The maniple is an ornamental vestment in the form of a band, a little over a yard long and from somewhat over two to almost four inches wide, which is placed on the left arm in such manner that it falls in equal length on both sides of the arm. It is worn only during Mass, not at the administration of the sacraments, during processions, nor at Benediction, etc.
6. The Feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated when?
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Second Friday after Ascension
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Third Friday after Ascension
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Third Friday after Pentecost
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Second Friday after Pentecost
Answer: Third Friday after Pentecost
The Feast of the Sacred Heart is a reminder of all that we owe to the love our Lord.
