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On the Seasons of Lent and Easter – <i>Adoremus</i> Quiz
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Mar 13, 2025

On the Seasons of Lent and Easter – Adoremus Quiz

By The Editors

“The Paschal Mystery and its celebration constitutes the essence of Christian worship in its daily, weekly, and yearly unfolding” (Pope Paul VI, Mysterii Paschalis, promulgating the new Universal Roman Calendar). Few Catholics would dispute the Paschal Mystery’s prominence. But how familiar are we with the many liturgical details that present this mystery to us each year? Test your knowledge on the Lent and Easter seasons in this Adoremus readers’ quiz!

1. Which magisterial authority decreed that Easter is to be celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox?

 
 
 
 
 

2. True or False: Just as during the Advent season, the playing of the organ and musical instruments, as well as the decoration of the altar with flowers, may only be done in moderation during Lent.

 
 

3. Crosses in the church can be covered:

 
 
 
 
 

4. The Chrism Mass, as its name suggests, finds the diocesan bishop consecrating the Sacred Chrism and blessing the other holy oils. What other mystery does the Chrism Mass celebrate?

 
 
 
 
 

5. When does the Church recommend that holy water stoups be emptied—or does she?

 
 

6. What hour does the Roman Missal recommend that the Good Friday liturgy begin?

 
 
 
 

7. What new manner for the priest-celebrant to adore Good Friday’s cross appeared in the 2011 Roman Missal?

 
 
 
 
 

8. How many crosses (or is it crucifixes?) may be used for the Good Friday adoration?

 
 
 
 

9. True or False: If no deacon is present at the Easter Vigil, the priest should carry the Paschal Candle into the church.

 
 

10. When is the double Alleluia used at the dismissal?

 
 
 
 
 

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Image Source: AB/St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow on Flickr
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