Answer: The Apostle's Creed
The Apostle's Creed is an early statement of Christian belief that has been traced back at least as far as the fourth century AD. In addition to the Apostle's Creed, the Sign of the Cross is made while holding the Crucifix. In addition, the following prayer may be said: "O Lord, open my lips; O God, come to my aid; O Lord, make haste to help me."
From Quiz: The Rosary and Prayer
Answer: St. Dominic
St. Dominic (1170-1221) received the rosary in a visitation by the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1214. He founded "The Order of Preachers" (commonly known as "The Dominican Order", or "The Dominicans") in 1216.
There are other types of rosaries or prayers that use rosaries, such as St. Anthony's, Bridgettine, Trinitarian, and others. However, the Dominican Rosary is the most common and best known version.
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: In 2002 by Pope John Paul II
The Luminous Mysteries were created in October 2002 in an Apostolic Letter (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, which means "the Rosary of the Virgin Mary"), by the then Pope John Paul II. Clearly he wanted to fill a perceived gap in Roman Catholic prayer and meditation. The Rosary, prior to 2002, had been in the Roman Catholic Church for many centuries, as an aid to devotion. The Rosary is also much associated with the many visions of the Blessed Virgin Mother seen around the world, such as at Lourdes and Fatima.
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: 6 a.m., Noon, and 6 p.m.
The "Angelus" recalls the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin and the Incarnation of Our Lord. In times past the Angelus bells could be heard three times a day, and people everywhere would stop to pray.
From Quiz: Prayers
Answer: 5
The first Mystery is the Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary that she is to be the Mother of Christ and there are four more Mysteries (see below) leading through to when Jesus was twelve years old. We are thinking and meditating on what we know about Jesus's private life before and while he was preparing for His public Ministry.
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Prayer is the raising up of the mind and heart to God.
I wonder how many of us would have still remembered that answer without any prompting? Prayer is never just confined to approved words, or to our own words. The Catholic Church teaches that prayer may take almost any form and this includes good works and behaviour.
From Quiz: Roman Catholic Prayers and Hymns
Answer: Pope Leo XIII
Born Vincenzo Gioacchino Raffaele Luigi Pecci in 1810, Pope Leo XIII served from 1878 to his death in 1903.
His older brother Giuseppe was a Jesuit priest, and Leo XIII elevated him to Cardinal in 1879.
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: Five
As there are five sorrowful, five joyful and five glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary, so too there are five Luminous Mysteries. The standard set of rosary beads will serve for their recitation.
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: St. Bernard of Clairvaux
St. Bernard is generally credited with authoring the "Memorare". The St. Bernard dog is named after him as well.
From Quiz: Prayers
Answer: five
The Most Holy Rosary is comprised of five Sorrowful Mysteries, five Joyful Mysteries and five Glorious Mysteries (there is also a fourth optional set of "Luminous Mysteries" introduced by the late Pope John Paul II in 2002) Each Mystery is one decade of the prayer "The Hail Mary". In the time of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes a sixth decade might be included in the Rosary and this was to enable contemplation on the "conversion of poor sinners". In a museum in Lourdes (in Southern France and a shrine to Our Lady) you can see this decade on rosary beads of the time.
From Quiz: Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Please see Luke 1:38. This was the response that Mary gave the Angel Gabriel on being told that she was to be the Mother of God. Her cousin Elizabeth was to say to her later in her pregnancy "And blessed in she who has believed, because the things promised her by the Lord shall be accomplished" (Luke 1:45).
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: the Last Supper of Jesus
The Mass is a commemoration of the Last Supper that Jesus had with His disciples. Matthew 26:26-29 recounts this event (as does Mark 14:22-25 and also Luke 22:14-20) and the Mass centres around the transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
From Quiz: Roman Catholic Prayers and Hymns
Answer: meditating on the mysteries and praying to God, through His mother's intercession
Catholics only ever pray to God. The Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels and the saints will however intercede for us, rather like an advocate defending our cause in a court of law.
From Quiz: Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Hail Mary
While a decade does begin with an Our Father and concludes with a Glory Be, there are ten Hail Marys in between. The ten rosary beads for the decade are relatively close together with a single bead (that has open space to either side of it) between the decades. Some add the Fatima Prayer after the Glory Be.
From Quiz: The Rosary and Prayer
Answer: Fátima
While the appearance of Mary to St. Dominic in 1214 is called "Our Lady of the Rosary", she used the term herself in the appearances called "Our Lady of Fátima". As a result, the Fátima appearances are sometimes called "Our Lady of the Rosary" or "Our Lady of the Rosary of Fátima".
From May through October of 1917, three shepherd children (Lúcia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto) witnessed appearances of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the 13th of each month. On October 13, 1917, 30,000-100,000 people were on hand to witness the "Miracle of the Sun", where the sun was seen to "dance" or be "multi-colored". However, not all witnesses observed the same phenomenon, or anything at all.
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: Jesus Christ
The first Luminous Mystery invites meditation on the baptism in the Jordan river of Jesus Christ, by Saint John the Baptist. Please see Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22 and John 1:29-34 of the Roman Catholic Bible. The impact and the importance of this occasion is emphasized by all four gospel writers. Saint John the Baptist was the son of Elizabeth, the cousin of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary had visited her cousin Elizabeth just prior to John's birth and while she was pregnant with Jesus. St John The Baptist's conception was revealed to Mary by the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation. Saint John the Baptist was later beheaded on Herod's (the tetrarch of Galilee) orders and died before the crucifixion of Jesus (Matthew 14:3-12).
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: St. Dominic
Legend has it that Our Lady appeared to St. Dominic and gave him the Rosary. The classical Rosary contained 153 Hail Marys to correspond to the 153 Psalms of the Old Testament. It was sometimes referred to as the poor man's Psalter. Modern scholarship has shown no documented evidence for this source of the rosary, promoted in the 15th century by the Dominican priest Alanus de Rupe.
From Quiz: Prayers
Answer: The Blessed Virgin Mary
Prayer is always to God, but Catholics hope that the Blessed Virgin Mary and Mother of Jesus will act like an advocate in Court to present their prayers through her Son to God the Father. Catholics know that nobody will have more influence with Jesus (as He presents our prayers to the Father) than His Mother.
From Quiz: Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: The Annunciation
The Immaculate Conception refers to Our Lady being conceived free of original sin in the womb of her mother Saint Anne. The Annunciation refers to the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary and saying "Do not be afraid, Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son and thou shalt call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High..." (Luke 1:30-32).
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: the prayer was taught to us by Jesus Himself
Jesus taught his disciples to say this prayer (please see Luke 11:2-4 and also Matthew 6:9-13). The Protestant form of the prayer (and that used in some other rites) extends it with the words "For Thine is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory forever". When you say this prayer you are actually repeating Jesus's own prayer and the astute may well detect the Father speaking through and to Jesus.
From Quiz: Roman Catholic Prayers and Hymns
Answer: Her Immaculate Conception and from being mother of Jesus and from her holy life
It is best to quote (as closely as possible) from a novena for the canonisation of Cardinal Newman: "This is why the Blessed Virgin is called powerful, nay sometimes all powerful. She has more than anyone else, more than all the angels and saints, this great prevailing gift of prayer. No one has access to the Almighty as His mother has, no one has merit such as hers. Her Son will deny her nothing that she asks and herein lies her power..."
From Quiz: Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: The Prayer of St. Ephraim
The person praying the Rosary may also make any special intentions known at this time. The Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) and Litany of Loreto both focus on Mary. The Sign of the Cross is a blessing used in Catholicism and some other branches of Christianity where the person moves their right hand in the form of a cross while reciting, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." The Prayer of St. Ephraim is mostly used within the Eastern Orthodox church during the Great Lent.
From Quiz: The Rosary and Prayer
Answer: naval battle over the Ottoman Empire
The Christian forces defeated the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Lepanto on October 7, 1571. Pope Pius V had asked all of Europe to pray the Rosary to ensure the victory.
Pius V then created the "Feast of Our Lady of Victory", which was changed to the "Feast of the Holy Rosary" in 1573 by Pope Gregory XIII. In 1716, Pope Clement XI changed the date to the first Sunday in October. Pope Pius X changed the date back to October 7 in 1913. The name was changed to the "Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary" by Pope John XXIII in 1960.
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: Yes, Saint John the Baptist
Please read Matthew 3:14 of the Roman Catholic Bible. When Jesus came to be baptized by John Matthew writes "and John was for hindering him, and said "It is I that ought to be baptized by Thee, and dost though come to me?" Jesus answered "Let it be so now, for so it becomes us to fulfill all justice".
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Jesus
In Jesus's time it was customary for a rabbi or teacher to give his disciples a prayer. The Apostles asked Our Lord to give them a prayer, so he taught them the "Our Father".
From Quiz: Prayers
Answer: the Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus was betrayed by Judas into the hands of the authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the outskirts of Jerusalem.
From Quiz: Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Saint Joseph
The Angel Gabriel said after being asked by Mary how the conception would happen "The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee; and therefore the Holy One to be born shall be called the Son of God" (Luke 1:35). Mary was a virgin, but betrothed (promised in marriage) to Joseph. Joseph also had a visitation from an angel (see Matthew 1:18-25) and thus knew of what was to happen. In the culture of the time Mary would certainly have been put to death for being pregnant outside marriage. However, the Angels ensured that both Mary and Joseph understood what was needed of them to accomplish the Divine will.
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: the Angel Gabriel
Please see Luke 1:26-29 for an account of the Annunciation of the conception of Jesus to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Angel said to her "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women." At Luke 1:39-56 there is also an account of the Blessed Virgin visiting Elizabeth prior to the birth of Jesus. The account reads "And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe in her womb leapt. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb!...". This is of course also part of the "Hail Mary" prayer. Notably the child in Elizabeth's womb was already the John the Baptist, we now know, whose ministry and execution are related in the Bible.
From Quiz: Roman Catholic Prayers and Hymns
Answer: Luminous Mysteries
The Luminous Mysteries (Mysteries of Light) include the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan, the Wedding at Cana, Jesus' Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, the Transfiguration, and the Institution of the Eucharist.
The original fifteen Mysteries were established by Pope Pius V (1504-1572).
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: a dove
All four gospel writers refer to a dove descending from Heaven. Matthew writes (3:16-17 Roman Catholic Bible) "And when Jesus had been baptized, He immediately came up from the water. And behold, the Heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and coming upon Him. And behold, a voice from the Heavens said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased".
These events are very clear statements of Jesus Christ not only being a man, but also His Divine nature. The Roman Catholic Church also draws clear links between this Mystery and our own baptism in their writings.
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: The Visitation
Mary went in haste to the hill country and visited Elizabeth. Please see Luke 1:39-56. " And it came to pass, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe in her womb leapt (John the Baptist was in Elizabeth's womb). And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb! and how have I deserved that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?" This was the Visitation. Imagine how Mary must have pondered this greeting so perfectly given and with no introduction from Mary. Mary responded with the words of the Magnificat glorifying God (please see Luke 1:46-56). Saint Luke says Mary remained with Elizabeth three months and then returned home to Nazareth.
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Luminous Mysteries
The Mysteries focus on episodes in the life and death of Jesus. The Five Luminous Mysteries are: 1. The Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. 2. The Wedding at Cana. 3. Jesus Proclaiming the Kingdom of God. 4. The Transfiguration. 5. The Institution of the Eucharist.
By comparison, the Glorious Mysteries are: 1. The Resurrection. 2. The Ascension. 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit. 4. The Assumption of Mary. 5. The Coronation of the Virgin.
From Quiz: The Rosary and Prayer
Answer: Hail Mary
One is supposed to meditate on a single Mystery on each of the five decades on traditional rosary beads.
A Hail Mary is also said on each of the three small beads that link the Crucifix to the circle of decades, praying for faith, hope, and charity.
From Quiz: Crown of Roses: A Holy Rosary Quiz
Answer: turning water into wine
Please read John 2:1-12 of the Roman Catholic Bible. The immediate reaction to this might have been that Jesus was a lovely companion to be with! However, this Bible passage has much more and a very deeper meaning. It is often referred to as Jesus' first miracle. Certainly it was His first recorded miracle in public. However, his Mother Mary knew that he would do it. John writes that Mary said "They have no wine". Jesus replied "What wouldst thou have me do, woman? My hour has not yet come." John writes further that Mary said to the attendants "Do whatever He tells you." One wonders what Mary had seen and heard from her son in the past. At the age of twelve Mary had lost Jesus (Luke 2:41-50) and eventually found Him with the teachers in the temple. At that time Luke says that Jesus told her "How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" Luke 2:51-52 says Jesus then went back to Nazareth and was subject to his parents. Mary seems so divinely inspired in her dealings with Jesus.
From Quiz: Luminous Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: The nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost
After the Ascension, the Apostles, Mary, and some of the disciples returned to the room where the Last Supper occurred. They prayed for nine days until the Holy Ghost was sent upon them on Pentecost.
From Quiz: Prayers
Answer: more than twelve legions of angels
Please see Matthew 26:53. By entreating His Father all the events to follow might have been stopped. However, Saint Matthew says Jesus refused escape by saying " How then are the Scriptures to be fulfilled, that thus it must take place" (Matthew 26:54). Jesus prior to His arrest was on a collision course with the authorities. The authorities were raging at His teachings and Jesus did not waver from His teachings in order to pacify them. At any time prior to His arrest Jesus was able to walk away into the desert and hide Himself from the authorities who were openly keen to kill Him. Jesus showed that no force (human or otherwise) was going to stop Him preaching His message to mankind and in His way and where He wanted.
From Quiz: Sorrowful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Nazareth
Please see Luke 1:26-27. Nazareth is in Galilee and still exists today.
From Quiz: Joyful Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: the Holy Ghost
This is a quote from the second verse of the hymn "Come Holy Ghost, Creator come..."(by Tr. J. Dryden). Jesus promised the gift of the Holy Spirit to His disciples prior to His Ascension (Acts of the Apostles. 1:6-8) and the Holy Spirit came on the Apostles at Pentecost (Acts of the Apostles. 2:1-4). This was the way God planned the future and the presence of the Holy Spirit is well documented in the Acts of the Apostles (also 2:5-13 and after). Jesus left us, but left us inspired by God's "best gift", the Holy Spirit (or Ghost).
From Quiz: Roman Catholic Prayers and Hymns
Answer: the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven
The Blessed Virgin is believed to have died a natural death, but her body was shortly afterwards assumed into Heaven (and re-united to her soul) and thus never allowed to be corrupted by decay. The Assumption was defined as Catholic dogma by Pope Pius X11 on November 1st, 1950. All Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th of every year and have done so since the 5th century. It is a holy day of obligation in England and Catholics must attend mass (this will vary in other countries, but why not attend mass anyway?).
From Quiz: Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary
Answer: Thursday
The Luminous Mysteries are said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Glorious Mysteries are said (as well as on Sunday). On Monday, the Joyful Mysteries are said (as well as on Saturday). On Tuesday, the Sorrowful Mysteries are said (as well as on Friday).
The Joyous Mysteries are: 1. The Annunciation. 2. The Visitation. 3. The Nativity. 4. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. 5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple.
The Sorrowful Mysteries are: 1. The Agony in the Garden. 2. The Scourging at the Pillar. 3. The Crowning with Thorns. 4. The Carrying of the Cross. 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus.
From Quiz: The Rosary and Prayer
