74. The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary annually award to practicing Catholic, who are graduating from high school. • Scholarships 22. Why were the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters organized? • To foster strong senior divisions. 117. What is the solemnity celebrated on March 25, that commemorates the angel Gabriel’s announcement of the Incarnation of the Son of God to the Virgin Mary? Annunciation 156. A Franciscan saint, the son of slave parents( b 1526, in Sicily) Saint Benedict the Moor 272. A Mass at which two Catholics are being married is called A nuptial mass 176. A prayer, usually by a cleric to invoke God’s favor on persons or things, is called? Blessing 250. Name the Seven Sacraments? Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick. 159. This word expresses charity and concern for self, others and God. Love 264. Name the saint who is the patron of husbands and fathers. Saint Joseph 142. What is the traditional name given to the Passover meal which Jesus ate with his apostles in Jerusalem on the night before he died? The Last Supper 177. Devotional prayers repeated for nine days, or one day a week for nine weeks are called? Novena 32. Name three laymen who helped to found the Knights of Peter Claver? • Messrs. Gilbert Faustina, Frank Collins, Frank Trenier 195. God’s life in a person; a free gift is called? Grace
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74. The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary annually award to practicing Catholic, who are graduating from high school.
• Scholarships
22. Why were the Junior Knights and Junior Daughters organized?
• To foster strong senior divisions. 117. What is the solemnity celebrated on March 25, that commemorates the angel Gabriel’s announcement of the Incarnation of the Son of God to the Virgin Mary?
Annunciation
156. A Franciscan saint, the son of slave parents( b 1526, in Sicily)
Saint Benedict the Moor
272. A Mass at which two Catholics are being married is called
A nuptial mass
176. A prayer, usually by a cleric to invoke God’s favor on persons or things, is called?
Blessing
250. Name the Seven Sacraments?
Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick.
159. This word expresses charity and concern for self, others and God.
Love
264. Name the saint who is the patron of husbands and fathers.
Saint Joseph
142. What is the traditional name given to the Passover meal which Jesus ate with his apostles in Jerusalem on the night before he died?
The Last Supper
177. Devotional prayers repeated for nine days, or one day a week for nine weeks are called?
Novena
32. Name three laymen who helped to found the Knights of Peter Claver?
• Messrs. Gilbert Faustina, Frank Collins, Frank Trenier 195. God’s life in a person; a free gift is called?
Grace
30. Name the four priest who helped to found the Knights of Peter Claver?
• Reverends: Conrad Rebesher, SSJ; John Dorsey, SSJ; Samuel J. Kelly, SSJ; Joseph P. Van Baast, SSJ 262. Name the saint people pray to in order to recover lost objects?
St. Anthony
254. Name the patron saint of those who lost objects.
Saint Anthony of Padua
39. Who is the Interim Administrator of the Knights of Peter Claver?
• Grant A. Jones, New Orleans, Louisiana 198. Lay People who distribute communion at Mass, or who take Communion to the homebound, or to those in hospitals or nursing homes are called?
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
77. What is the name of the award that is restricted to the members of the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver, and consideration for determining the recipient is based on significant and outstanding contributions for the Good of the Order; personal achievements of contributions to the Church and community and individual examples of outstanding Catholic leadership.
• Silver Medal of Merit
238. A black Catholic, the first non-‐Indian to permanently settle Chicago.
Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable
29. What city and state was the first Supreme Lady from?
• Galveston, Texas 95. Which Lady has the distinction of serving as Supreme Navigator and Supreme Lady?
• Geralyn C. Shelvin
23. In what year were the Junior Daughters established?
• August 5, 1930 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma 65. Name 5 objectives of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary?
• To be a staunch supporter to the local pastor of the parish and to the bishop of the diocese.
• To participate collectively in various parish and community activities.
• To promote Civic Improvements.
• To encourage Lay Apostolic and Catholic action.
• To make contributions to worthwhile causes.
• To award scholarships.
• To foster recreational assemblies and facilities.
• To develop youth.
• To provide social and intellectual fellowship for its members as well as proper guidance and participation in the ever changing structure of our social and economic life, through this Catholic lay organization. 46. Which of our founders served as the first Supreme Navigator of the Fourth Degree Knights?
• Supreme Knight Gilbert Faustina 158. Hospitality ministers who greet, collect offerings, and direct movement.
Ushers
130. The cup containing the wine which in the Eucharistic sacrifice is changed into the precious blood of Christ is called?
Chalice
189. Proclamations of the Good News of Jesus (Four in the New Testament)
Gospels
24. When did the Junior Knights, as a Division of the National Council, become effective?
• October 1, 1935 144. What is the summary of the truths of faith that emerged from the Council of Nicea (A.D. 325) and the Council of Constantinople (A.D. 381) called?
Nicaea Creed
157. Saint Ethiopian desert monk with great physical strength (b. 330 A.D.)
Saint Moses the Black
85. Name the present Gulf Coast District Deputy Knights Division?
• Grant Jones
120. What is a symbol of penance and reconciliation that is made by the burning of palms blessed on the previous Passion Sunday called?
Ashes
223. When the altar servers ring the bells at the elevation of the host during the Consecration, what are they announcing?
Our Joy at the Coming of Christ
268. What is the 2nd Commandment?
“Thou shall not take the name of the Lord in vain.”
169. A shrine in Mexico, a place of miracles, and an apparition of Mary.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Basilica
188. Name four (4) people who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
242. What does the Epiphany commemorate?
• Epiphany means the “showing” of Jesus. It commemorates the coming of the Magi as the first manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles.
229. Which part of the Bible contains Christina Scriptures?
The New Testament
100. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of Jr. Supreme Knights along with the years they have served in that capacity:
• 1st -‐ Kenneth Burrell (1975 -‐ 1977) • 2nd -‐ Lester Cormier (1977 -‐ 1978) • 3rd -‐ Ernest Snowden (1978 -‐ 1979) • 4th -‐ James K. Cole (1979 -‐ 1981) • 5th -‐ Anthony Levy (1981 -‐ 1983) • 6th -‐ Raymond Fontenot (1983 -‐ 1987) • 7th -‐ Timothy Ray (1987 -‐ 1989) • 8th -‐ Tracey E. Ambrose (1989 -‐ 1991) • 9th -‐ Harry J. Clark (1991 -‐ 1993) • 10th -‐ Joseph Babineaux, Jr. (1993 -‐ 1995) • 11th -‐ Patrick Blake (1995 -‐ 1997) • 12th -‐ Jeremy Miles (1997 -‐ 1999) • 13th -‐ Raython Fleeks (1999 -‐ 2001) • 14th -‐ Brandt K. Lewis (2001 -‐ 2003) • 15th -‐ Jared Joseph (2003 -‐ 2005) • 16th -‐ John J. Coleman (2005 -‐ 2007) • 17th -‐ E. Desmond Taylor (2007 -‐ 2011) • 18th -‐ Creighton Guillory (2011 -‐ Present)
184. The Last Sunday of Lent: recalls Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday
245. What prayer do we offer to honor Mary?
The Hail Mary
90. Name the present Louisiana State Deputy Ladies Division?
• Cheryl Williams
152. An American Saint, a Dominican Brother who lived in Lima, Peru. He was canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 16, 1962.
Saint Martin De Porres
28. Who was the first Supreme Lady?
• Supreme Lady M.L. Lunnon 136. What are the nine (9) fruits of the Holy Spirit?
75. What is the name of the program that provides tutorial assistance, after -‐ school homework assistance, arithmetic, reading, testing, and other skills needed for academic achievement?
• Soaring High: A Tutorial Program
211. Who do we refer to when we say “The Vicar of Christ”?
The Pope (Pope Francis)
155. 14th Pope (188 -‐ 199 A.D.) He fixed the feast of Easter Sunday.
Pope Saint Victor I
116. What are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, that when combined they are a symbol of the divinity of Christ, who is the beginning and the end?
Alpha and Omega
128. A sacred song, not including the psalms, taken from the Bible and used in liturgical services is called?
Canticle
165. Bishop of Myra. His charity gave rise to the story of Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
225. This courageous Divine Word Bishop was the first black bishop of the 20th Century domiciled in the USA. He served as KPC National Chaplain:
Bishop Harold Perry, S.V.D.
50. Where was the “The Shield” published for the first time?
• “The Shield” was published for the first time at Mobile, Alabama 96. Which unit has had the Junior Supreme Knight and Junior Supreme Lady serving at the same time?
• Branch/Court #181, Jr. Supreme Knight Anthony Levy, Junior Supreme Lady Kimberly Crawford (1981-‐1983)
87. Name the present Western States District Deputy Knights Division?
• Gregory Warner
232. Why do we call the priest “Father”?
Father is a term of respect. It is a carryover from monastic times.
94. Name the present Northern States District Deputy Ladies Division?
• Lena F. Young
69. What is assured to all members of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, by the frequent rotation of officers on all levels?
• The Democratic Process 35. Which of our founders complied the first constitution for the Junior Knights?
• Reverend Joseph Van Baast, SSJ 224. When did Jesus change Bread and Wine to His “Body and Blood”?
The Last Supper
48. What was the first official organ of the Order called?
• “The Shield” 227. What happens at the Consecration?
Bread and wine are consecrated, or made sacred, and changed into the body and blood of Christ.
248. Name four of the Beatitudes that Jesus gave in His Sermon on the Mount?
• Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. • Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. • Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. • Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. • Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
• Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. • Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
124. The promises of Christ concerning happiness or blessedness as proclaimed in the Sermon on the Mount are called?
The Beatitudes
73. What is the name of the National program, of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc., in which Funds are allocated to meet the needs of churches, schools, social services programs and other worthy human needs?
• The Charity Appeal Fund Program 89. Name the present Texas State Deputy Ladies Division?
• Eva Volter
143. These wise men who were led by the stars to pay homage to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem are called?
Magi
172. Name one important Catholic shrine in Washington, DC.
• The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Basilica • The Ukrainan National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land of America
132. Name the seven corporal works of mercy: • feeding the hungry • giving drink to the thirsty • clothing the naked • sheltering the homeless • tending to the sick • visiting the imprisoned • burying the dead
279. Name four prayers that are used when praying the Rosary.
• Our Father • Hail Mary • Glory Be • Apostles’ Creed
Hail, Holy Queen
226. What is the meaning of the breaking of bread during the mass?
Symbolic of Christ breaking the bread in pieces for the Apostles.
180. According to tradition, who found the True Cross of Christ?
St. Helena
191. He and his wife are believed to be the earliest known ancestors of the Jewish people.
Abraham and Sarah
51. Who was the first editor of “The Shield” and what office did he hold?
• Frank Trenier, Chartered Member and National Secretary 186. The word means promoting unity among Christians.
Ecumenical
42. Which Supreme Lady served with distinction for 24 years, from 1928 to 1952?
• Supreme Lady Alfaretta R. Aubry 150. Mother Williams founded this religious order in 1916, now in New York.
Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary.
182. The vessel a priest uses to carry the Holy Eucharist to the sick or dying is called
The pyx
200. An honorary title that is given to a priest who has shown outstanding service?
Monsignor
251. Which black man helped to carry Jesus’ cross to Calvary?
Simon the Cyrene
72. The Jr. Knights and Jr. Daughters is a program that strives to meet the interests and needs of the Junior membership in what 4 ways?
• Spiritual: To supplement the formal instructional religious training received in church, home and school.
• Social: To cultivate the many social graces; to develop poise and confidence in social situations; to enjoy companionship of other young people in wholesome surroundings.
• Physical: To develop physical efficiency through a program of activities built upon youth functioning in the light of their capacities.
• Civic-‐Cultural: To cultivate interest and taste will produce a more profitable use of leisure hours; to develop an appreciation of their duties as Catholics and as citizens. 18. When and where was the Knights of Peter Claver founded?
• November 7, 1909, Mobile, Alabama 236. Name the month that Catholics dedicate to the rosary?
October
1. Who is St. Peter Claver?
• A Jesuit priest who ministered to the African slaves at Cartagena, New Grenada (Colombia), South America.
137. What is the word that is used frequently in the Bible, which means “pagans” or “Foreigners” or simply people who were not Jews?
Gentiles
11. In 1622, Peter Claver signed his final formula: Peter Claver, slave of the forever.
• Negroes 213. Which Saint is frequently called the Apostle to the Gentiles?
Saint Paul
222. Name the Five Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
• The Annunciation • The Visitation • The Nativity • The Presentation
The Finding in the Temple
14. This saintly door-‐keeper at the University of Barcelona, learned from God the future mission for St. Peter Claver, and thenceforth never ceased exhorting him to set out to evangelize the Spanish possessions in America.
• Alphonsus Rodriguez
112. This word denotes the office, ministry, or order of clerics who assist at the altar and at other liturgical functions?
Acolyte
146. Name the Last seven (7) words spoken by Christ:
• Father forgive them; for they know not what they do • Truly, I say to you today you will be with me in paradise • Woman behold your son,...Behold your mother • My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? • I thirst • It is finished
Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit
207. A community of the faithful, generally territorial and centered in a church building is called?
A Parish
114. According to the book of Genesis, who were the first human beings created by God?
Adam and Eve
164. Saint responsible for the conversion of Ireland. Feast Day: March 17th.
Saint Patrick
208. The bishop who heads an archdiocese is referred to as
An Archbishop
59. Who is the current Director General, and where does he reside?
• Tilmon D. King, Avondale, Louisiana 230. Which part of the Bible contains 46 books of Hebrew Scriptures?
The Old Testament
104. Who is the current Supreme Navigator of the 4th Degree Ladies of Grace?
Audrey B. Woods, New Orleans, Louisiana
233. What does each of the four candles of the Advent wreath represent?
The first two purple candles represent the first two (2) weeks of Advent when we focus on the Old Testaments revelations about God. The third candle is pink and represents the third Sunday of Advent when we “Rejoice”. The last candle is purple and represents the fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings point us toward the imminent celebration of Christmas.
66. What are three (3) Spiritual Benefits of the Knights of Peter Claver Inc.?
• Masses for all deceased members each Sunday of the Year.
• Frequent Holy Communion in a body.
• Uniformed participation in religious ceremonies. 82. When and where was the first Junior National Convention held?
• Houston, Texas, 1975
97. What is the name of the award that is presented to any person, who has in his or her field of endeavor or independently, contributed toward the advancement of mutual understanding, enhanced and enriched the prestige and dignity of the individual and foster the cause of better human relations of mankind?
• St. Peter Awards of Merit – Gold Medal
215. Name the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
• The Agony in the Garden • The Scourging at the Pillar • The Crowning with Thorns • The Carrying of the Cross
The Crucifixion.
221. On which days of the week are the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary prayed?
Tuesdays and Fridays
43. Two of our national scholarships were named for Thomas R. Lee, Jr. and Willie Polk Jr., respectively. Both men are deceased. In what KPC National Office did each Knight serve our noble order?
• Thomas R. Lee, Jr., National Secretary • Willie Polk, Jr., Director General
190. Early letters of the Christian Church (in the Sacred Scriptures).
Epistles
267. Who is called the Apostle to the Gentiles?
St. Paul
209. The principal church in the diocese, where the bishop has his seat, is called?
The Cathedral
235. Name the month that Catholics dedicate to Mary?
May
54. Who was the first editor of “The Claverite” ?
• Joseph H. Rieras 10. What did St. Peter Claver mean when he advised the sick to “Make of life a ladder to heaven?
• The sick should offer their pains and sufferings to God for indulgences (the remission of temporal punishments due to sins.)
40. In what city and state is the Knights of Peter Claver National Office?
• New Orleans, Louisiana 228. What happens at the Offertory?
We offer our gifts, including bread and wine, and we prepare them to be consecrated.
13. Where did St. Peter Claver obtained his first degrees?
• The University of Barcelona 55. When was “The Claverite” changed to a quarterly publication?
• 1948 103. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of National Counselor of the Jr. Daughters along with the years they have served in that capacity:
• 7th -‐ Mrs. Evelyn Barial (1968-‐1970) • 8th -‐ Mrs. James Etta McCoy (1970-‐1976) • 9th -‐ Mrs. Theresa L. Ray (1976-‐1982) • 10th -‐ Mrs. Herdine M. Scott (1982-‐1988) • 11th-‐ Mrs. E. Annetta Wilson (1988-‐1994) • 12th -‐ Mrs. Cynthia Lyons-‐Jackson (1994-‐2000) • 13th -‐ Mrs. Elsa R. Phillips (2000-‐2006) • 14th -‐ Mrs. Diane T. Asberry (2006-‐2012) • 15th – Mrs. Katie Guidry-‐Johnson (2012-‐Present)
84. Name the present Louisiana State Deputy Knights Division?
• Alvin Wiltz
167. The spiritual union among the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory and the faithful on earth.
The Communion of Saints
52. What is the name of the publication that is the successor to “The Shield”?
• The Claverite 109. In the liturgy, refers principally to the washing of the hands at Mass by the presider, the purification of the fingers that have touched the sacred species, and the ritual purification with water of the sacred vessels.
Ablution
217. What color candles are found on an Advent Wreath?
3 purple and 1 rose
237. Name the month that Catholics dedicate to the Sacred Heart?
June
276. The outer vestment worn by the priest or bishop during the celebration of holy Mass called?
The chasuble
4. When (included the year) and where did St. Peter Claver die?
• September 8, 1654; Cartagena, Colombia 205. Saint Francis of Assisi founded this religious order.
The Franciscans
91. Name the present Gulf Coast District Deputy Ladies Division?
• Barbara Birds
178. Who was the first person born in the United States to become a canonized saint?
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
134. A teaching or doctrine authoritatively and explicitly proposed by the Church as revealed by God and requiring the belief of the people of God is called?
Dogma
17. On November 18, 1985, the president of Colombia, Belisario Betancur, signed Law 95, giving St. Peter Claver what title?
• Precursor in the Defense of Human Rights. 38. How often does the Junior National Convention convene?
• Every odd year -‐ Biennially 53. When was “The Claverite” first authorized as a monthly publication?
• 1922 265. What woman wiped the face of Jesus with her veil while He was on the way to crucifixion?
St. Veronica
110. Who is the extraordinary person whose story is told especially in the Book of Genesis, chapters 12 to 25?
Abraham
133. What is the word which means “learner”, it is used to describe those who hear and follow the teaching of Jesus?
Disciple
160. What is the brief kneeling on the right knee in respect for the Blessed Sacrament called?
Genuflection
5. When was St. Peter Claver beatified?
• July 16, 1850 80. Who was the first Junior Supreme Lady?
• Marie Boykins
81. Who was the first Junior Supreme Knight?
Kenneth Burrell
36. Saint Katherine Drexel founded this religious order in 1891?
• Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People 202. In 1839, Pope Gregory XVI condemned this inhuman business practice in the apostolic letter, In Supremo Apostolatus Fastigio.
Slavery
275. What is the 4th Commandment?
Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother
216. “Kyrie Eleison” translated to English is read as
“Lord, Have Mercy”
57. Who is the current Jr. Supreme Knight, and where does he reside?
• Creighton A. Guillory, Lake Charles, Louisiana 44. What is the supreme legislative body of the Knights of Peter?
• The National Council 86. Name the present Central States District Deputy Knights Division?
Skip Riley
270. The “Last Rites” refers to which one of the seven sacraments of the Church?
The Anointing of the Sick and Dying
98. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of Supreme Knight along with the year they have served in that capacity:
• 1st -‐ Gilbert Faustina (1909 – 1926) • 2nd -‐ Louis Israel (1926 -‐ 1940) • 3rd -‐ Alphonse Pierre (August 1941) • 4th -‐ John H. Clouser (1941 -‐ 1946) • 5th -‐ J. Roland Prejean (1946 -‐ 1952) • 6th -‐ Beverly V. Baranco, Jr., K.S.G. (1952 -‐ 1958) • 7th -‐ Eugene B. Perry, M.D. (1958 to 1964) • 8th -‐ Shields G. Gilmore, Jr. (1964 to 1970) • 9th -‐ Ernest Granger, Sr., K.S.G. (1970 to 1976) • 10th -‐ Murray J. Frank (1976 to 1982) • 11th -‐ Chester J. Jones, K.S.G. (1982 to 1988) • 12th -‐ Paul C. Condoll (1988 to 1994) • 13th -‐ A. Jackie Elly (1994-‐2000) • 14th -‐ Hon. Arthur C. McFarland (2000-‐2006) • 15th -‐ Gene A. Phillips, Sr. (2006-‐2010) • 16th -‐ F. DeKarlos Blackmon, Obl.S.B (2010–Present)
105. What Supreme Lady and Supreme Knight founded the Emerging Leaders?
Past Supreme Lady Leodia Gooch and Past Supreme Knight A. Jackie Elly
19. Name the largest fraternal organization of predominate black Catholic religious and lay persons working in the United States?
• Knights of Peter Claver (All six (6) divisions) 45. Who were the founders of the Junior Daughters?
• Elizabeth Thomas and Fannie Smith
255. Who was the first Negro Catholic Priest, and later a bishop, in the United States? When was he consecrated and over what diocese did he preside?
Bishop James Augustine Healy, Diocese of Portland, Maine in 1875.
273. A long narrow vestment worn around the neck of the priest which signifies immortality is called
The stole
138. What are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit? • Wisdom • Understanding • Counsel • Fortitude • Knowledge • Piety • Fear of the Lord
93. Name the present Western States District Deputy Ladies Division?
• Renita Lloyd-‐Smith
147. Name the first two (2) Black Catholic Archbishops. One succeeded the other in Atlanta.
Archbishop Eugene Marino, SSJ and Archbishop James P. Lyke, OFM
70. How many programs is the Knights of Peter Claver Inc. currently sponsoring?
• Ten (10) 196. The site (community or state) of Jesus’ first miracle, where he changed water into wine at a wedding feast is called?
The Village of Cana, in Galilee (Israel)
240. Name the living successor to Saint Peter.
Pope Francis
266. Complete the remainder of the first line of this hymn:” Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest… “
“and in our hearts, take up thy rest!”
123. A declaration by the pope that a deceased person lived a holy life and is now in heaven and is worthy of public veneration on a limited (not universal) basis in the Church is called?
Beatification
63. Who is the current Supreme Lady, and where does she reside?
• Most Esteemed Supreme Lady Vertelle A. Kenion; Charleston, SC
170. A shrine in France, a place of miracles, and an apparition of Mary.
Lourdes
47. How long is the term of office for Junior National Officers?
• Two (2) years 212. Name one of the main duties of the College of Cardinals?
To elect a new Pope
31. To what order did the four priests who helped to found the Knights of Peter Claver belong?
• Members of the Society of Saint Joseph of Sacred Heart -‐ The Josephites 99. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of Supreme Lady along with the years they have served in that capacity:
139. What is the best-‐known and most popular prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Hail Mary
282. What are the three (3) Theological Virtues?
• Faith • Hope
Love
56. Who presently publishes “The Claverite”?
• Faith Publishing Service 71. What is the name of the National Committee and program that was founded to encourage vocations in the African -‐ American Community?
• Vocational Program comprising of The National Vocations Committee of the Knights of Peter Claver and Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary 214. Name the five Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
• The Resurrection • The Ascension • The descent of the Holy Spirit • The Assumption
The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin
252. These two saints were martyred at Carthage, in 203 A.D., under the Black Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. They were martyred for their faith.
Saints Felicity and Perpetua
278. What color vestments are generally worn by the priest on the feast day of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
White
187. 150 hymn prayers in the Old Testament is called the Book of ?
Psalms
163. On this Saint’s feast day, February 14th, the secular community celebrates with loving appreciation and
acknowledgement.
Saint Valentine
12. What is the title of the book published by the Society of Saint Peter Claver, about Saint Peter Claver?
• “A Man Who Knew How to Love” 193. He is recognized in the Catholic Church as the 4th oldest Bishop in the World. He was the 1st Black Bishop consecrated in the United States (April 22, 1953)and served in the Bay St. Louis, Mississippi area.
Bishop Joseph Oliver Bowers
243. What is meant by the Immaculate Conception?
Our belief that Mary was conceived without original sin.
111. In the sacrament of penance, what is the spoken words by an authorized priest for the forgiveness of sins called?
Absolution
25. When was the office of the Executive Secretary for the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. created?
• August 2, 1960 115. This word is used several times in the Gospel of John and in the letters of John and Paul to refer to love, specifically the love of God for us and our love for God and one another?
Agape
92. Name the present Central States District Deputy Ladies Division?
• Janice Gray
201. With which religious order was Saint Peter Claver affiliated?
Society of Jesus -‐ The Jesuits
256. Which saint once said, “God and I are a majority”. She is sometimes called the “Little Flower.”
Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus
263. When praying the Rosary, which prayer is said at the crucifix?
The Apostles’ Creed
33. Name the six (6) divisions of the Knights of Peter Claver?
• Junior Knights, Junior Daughters, Knights, Ladies Auxiliary, Fourth Degree Knights, Ladies of Grace 185. The remission of temporal punishment for sins is called?
An indulgence
6. When was St. Peter Claver canonized as a Saint?
• January 15, 1888 231. To which book do we refer when we cite, Sacred Scriptures, the Old and New Testaments, or the Work of God?
The Bible
259. Who is the patron saint of cab drivers?
St. Christopher
220. Nuns, Monks and Brothers take 3 vows before God called:
Poverty, chastity and obedience
20. In what city and year was the Ladies Auxiliary authorized, and their constitution adopted?
• Opelousas, Louisiana, August, 1922 16. What were four precepts for sanctity taught to St. Peter Claver by Alphonsus Rodriguez?
• Seek God in all things; strive to achieve total submission to your superiors; direct all actions to the greater glory of God; and work zealously to save souls.
122. What is the first of the seven sacraments, in which men and women are freed from their sins, are reborn as children of God? It is sometimes referred to as the gateway sacrament.
Baptism
135. What must a practicing Roman Catholic do to fulfill their Easter Duty?
To receive the sacrament of the Eucharist at least once during the Easter season (which guarantees as a
minimum the reception of the Lord's Body and Blood in connection with the Paschal feasts, the origin and center of the Christian liturgy)
197. Why did Jesus turn water into wine as his first miracle in the Gospel of John?
Because his mother asked him to. 4th commandment -‐ Honor your father and mother.
126. Where was Jesus crucified?
Calvary -‐ place of the skull
9. What did St. Peter Claver mean when he reminded his helpers, “We must speak to them with our hands before we speak with our lips”?
• His helpers needed to first ease the slaves’ physical pains and sufferings, before ministering to them spiritually.
161. The (1962 -‐ 1965) ecumenical council whose aim was to renew the Church was?
Vatican II
27. What city and state was the first Supreme Knight from?
• Mobile, Alabama 7. Which Pope declared St. Peter Claver as a Saint?
• Pope Leo XIII 168. An appearance of Jesus, Mary, Saints, or Angels to individuals or groups is called?
An Apparition
121. What is the solemnity that is celebrated on August 15? It is a truth of the faith, proclaimed as a dogma by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950, which holds that “the Immaculate Mother of God, Mary ever Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into the glory of heaven.”
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
26. Who was the first Supreme Knight?
• Supreme Knight Gilbert Faustina
15. When and where was one of the Miracles that led to St. Peter Claver’s Canonization performed?
• March 5, 1864, at the Shrine of St. Joseph in St. Louis, MO. 68. What are six (6) social programs sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc?
• Educational, dances, picnics, banquets & athletic events, workshops, and fund-‐raising projects 102. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of Director General of the Jr. Knights along with the years they have served in that capacity:
• 1st -‐ Clifford J. Lemelle (1958 -‐ 1960) • 2nd -‐ Edward Ray (1968 -‐ 1974) • 3rd -‐ Willie Polk (1974) • 4th -‐ John Martin (1974 -‐ 1976)
• 5th -‐ Craig Gillory (1976 -‐ 1978) • 6th -‐ Barry M. Tyler (1978 -‐ 1984) • 7th -‐ Wallace A. Burgeios, Sr. (1984 -‐ 1986) • 8th -‐ Earl D. Harvey, Jr. (1986 -‐ 1992) • 9th -‐ Elmo J. Pratt (1992 -‐ 1996) • 10th -‐ Ronald J. Berard (1996 -‐ 2002) • 11th -‐ James A. Coleman, Sr. (2002 -‐ 2008) • 12th -‐ Tilmon D. King (2008-‐Present)
145. What liturgical solemnity celebrated 50 days after Easter to commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the baptism of some three thousand new Christians called?
Pentecost
179. Name the patron saint of athletes.
St. Sebastian
192. The period of Lent begins and ends on what days?
Begins on Ash Wednesday and ends before the Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday.
162. This sin is a result of our first parents’ disobedience to God.
Original Sin
41. Which Supreme Knight earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) university degree?
• Supreme Knight Beverly V Baranco, Jr., DDS. 153. Pope (492 -‐ 496). He confirmed the independence and spiritual supremacy of the Church and sovereignty of the pope. He authorized the Eucharist to be dispensed with or without wine.
Pope Saint Gelasius I
166. Any part of the bodily remains of a saint; items connected to his/her life.
A Relic
249. Name five of the ten (10) commandments?
• I am the Lord your God; you shall not have strange Gods before me. • You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. • Remember to keep holy the Lord’s Day • Honor your father and your mother. • You shall not kill. • You shall not commit adultery • You shall not steal • You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. • You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
You shall not covet your neighbors’ goods.
83. Name the present Texas State Deputy Knights Division?
• Ron Mitchell
241. Name six (6) of the twelve apostles?
Simon (Peter), James and John (sons of Zebedee), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot or patriot), Thaddeus (Jude), and Judas Iscariot.
104. Who is the current Supreme Navigator of the Meritorious Fourth Degree Division of Knights of Peter Claver?
James A. Neal, Houston, Texas
101. Name 5 of the members that have served in the office of Jr. Supreme Lady along with the years they have served in that capacity:
173. Mother Lange founded this religious community in Baltimore, Maryland in 1829.
The Oblate Sisters of Providence
280. How long are we obligated to fast before receiving Holy Communion?
One hour
8. What day was St. Peter Claver proclaimed the special patron of all the Catholic missions among the Negroes?
• July 7, 1896 107. What Aramaic word did Jesus used in an intimate way to address his Father in the greatest crisis of his life?
Abba
148. In 237 AD, He led 6,000 Christina soldiers. All were martyred for their faith. The namesake of Italy’s most prestigious civilian award.
Saint Maurice of Aganaum
204. Saint Ignatius of Loyola founded this religious order.
The Jesuits
253. Baptized 1676, this American Indian has been beautified by the Church. She was called “Lilly of the Mohawks” and is the namesake of Court # 68?
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.
271. Traditionally, which scene in Jesus’ life is depicted in the first Station of the Cross?
Jesus is condemned by Pontius Pilate
261. Where did Jesus have his first meal after his resurrection from the dead with two of the disciples?
Emmaus
269. The use of charms, fortune tellers and astrologers and tarot cards is forbidden by which Commandment?
The 1st Commandment
260. To whom did the Blessed Virgin appear at Lourdes in 1858?
St. Bernadette
78. The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc., donated $100,000.00 toward the construction of what chapel and where is this chapel?
• Our Mother of Africa Chapel in the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
79. What is the name of the National Project in which the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary provide funds to be used for humanitarian causes?
• Human Development (Social Justice) programs
131. An aromatic oil consecrated by the bishop on Holy Thursday and is distributed to the churches for use in baptism, confirmation and ordination is called?
Chrism
218. Two crossed keys are symbolic of which sacrament?
Sacrament of Penance
108. The superior for a monastic community of monks is called?
Abbot
174. By this most familiar Catholic gesture, we express the basic truths of our faith: The Trinity, and redemption by Jesus on the Cross.
The Sign of the Cross
106. Name 5 of the black bishops currently serving in the United States:
● Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory Atlanta
● Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD Memphis
● Bishop Moses Anderson, SSE Retired, Detroit
● Bishop Dominic Carmon, SVD Retired, New Orleans
● Bishop Edward Braxton Belleville
● Bishop Joseph N. Perry Chicago
● Bishop John H. Ricard, SSJ Pensacola-‐Tallahassee
● Bishop Shelton J. Fabre New Orleans
● Bishop George V. Murry, SJ Youngstown
● Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, SVD Beaumont
● Bishop Guy A. Sansaricq Retired, Brooklyn
● Bishop Martin D. Holley Washington DC
● Bishop Leonard Olivier, SVD Retired, Washington
● Bishop Elliott G. Thomas Retired, Saint Thomas
● Bishop Joseph Howze Retired, Biloxi
● Bishop Gordon D. Bennett, SJ Retired, Saint Thomas
206. A priest or brother of a monastic order, usually living in a monastery is called?
A Monk
277. Traditionally, how many stations of the cross are there?
14
76. What is the name of the National Project in which The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary give funds to victims of Sickle Cell Anemia and to institutions or individuals that provide research in this
area?
• Sickle Cell National Project
203. Saint Dominic founded this religious order.
The Dominicans
257. This Black Saint is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. He wrote Confessions and City of God.
Saint Augustine of Hippo, North Africa
60. Who is the current National Jr. Daughter Counselor, and where does she reside?
• Katie Guidry-‐Johnson, Lake Charles, Louisiana 62. Who is the current Supreme Knight and where does he reside?
• Most Worthy Supreme Knight F. DeKarlos Blackmon, Huntsville, Alabama 119. The rising of Christ to heaven after his Resurrection, witnessed by the apostles and referred to frequently in the New Testament is called?
The Ascension
141. What is the integral part of the Mass that is a discourse on some part of the sacred scriptures?
Homily
175. A cross with the image of Jesus crucified on it is called?
A Crucifix
127. The declaration by the pope that a person is a saint, is now in heaven, and is worthy of veneration by all the faithful is called?
Canonization
118. What was the small box made of precious wood that the people of Israel carried in their wanderings, which contained two tablets of the law, which were given to Moses by God called?
Ark of the Covenant
244. What is the prayer that Jesus gave us?
The Our Father
37. How often does the National Convention for Seniors convene?
• Every year 194. What happened at Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles strengthening them to preach.
199. The priest appointed for the pastoral service of an institution, hospital, division of the military,
religious community or various groups on the faithful, is called?
Chaplain
181. On which day during Holy Week do we renew our baptismal promise to renounce Satan and all that he stands for?
Holy Saturday/Easter Vigil
3. When and where was St. Peter Claver born?
• 1580 : Catalan Village of Verdu, Northern Spain 219. The prayer, “The Angelus” begins with “The angel of the Lords declared unto Mary…” What is the next line?
“And she conceived by the Holy Spirit”
58. Who is the current Jr. Supreme Lady, and where does she reside?
• Kyleigh Alanna Chevis, Beaumont, Texas 258. Which saint is credited with curing a boy who was choking on a fishbone?
Saint Blaise
113. What is the name of the book of the New Testament, written by the evangelist Luke about A.D. 70 to 75, which describes the faith and way of life of the early Christians and the origin and spread of Christian communities in New Testament times?
Acts of the Apostles
125. A devotion centering on the Eucharist and approved by the Church for certain occasions and under certain conditions is called?
The Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
67. What are three (3) Contributions of the Knight of Peter Claver?
• Substantial financial contributions to religious orders, churches, deserving charities, worthy and needy causes, annual donations to NAACP, National Urban League and Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
• Xavier University, Institute for Black Catholic Studies of Louisiana
• Our Society has the approval of the Hierarchy and the clergy and receives annually the Blessings of our Holy Father the Pope. 21. In what city and year was the Ladies Auxiliary recognized as a division of the Knights of Peter Claver?
• Galveston, Texas, August, 1926
210. What is the residence of the Pope Called and where is it located?
The Vatican and it is located in Rome, Italy
183. Who is known as the “Paraclete?
The Holy Spirit, 3rd person of the Trinity
274. Which sacraments leave an indelible mark in one’s lifetime?
Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders
171. A shrine in Portugal, a place of miracles dating back to the latter part of the 20th century; related to an apparition of Mary.
Fatima
61. Who is the current National Chaplain and from what diocese is he?
• Bishop Martin D. Holley, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. 247. Catholics are required to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist at least ___ a year.
Once
2. At what age did Peter Claver decide that he wanted to become a priest?
• Thirteen (13) 64. In the United States of America the Order operates in over how many Archdioceses and Dioceses?
• 56 239. He studied in an underground Polish seminary because of Nazi occupation (name the person and year that he studied).
Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) studied for the priesthood 1942
140. What is the most sublime and central doctrine of the Christian faith, namely, that there are three Persons in one God called?
Holy Trinity
234. What is meant by the Alpha and the Omega?
“Alpha” and “Omega” are the first and the last letters of the Greek Alphabet. They signify that Jesus is God from the Beginning of time to the end of time.
154. 37th Pope (311-‐314 A.D.) He asked for and received Roman tolerance for Christians.
Pope Saint Militiades
246. Name three (3) of the six Holy Days of Obligation observed in the United States.
• January 1st -‐ Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God • Thursday -‐ 40 days after Easter -‐ Ascension of Our Lord
• August 15 -‐ Assumption of Mary • November 1 -‐ All Saints Day • December 8 -‐ Immaculate Conception
December 25 -‐ Christmas
281. What does the name Emmanuel mean?
God is with us
49. What month and date was the “The Shield” first published?
• November 1910 88. Name the present Northern States District Deputy Knights Division?
• Curtis Guynn
151. Mother De Lille founded this order of religious women (New Orleans / 1842).
Sisters of the Holy Family
34. Name the six (6) geographical districts where the Knights of Peter Claver are domiciled?
• Central States, Northern States, Western States, Gulf Coast, Louisiana, Texas 149. What was the first seminary for Blacks now in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi?
