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Saint Peter Canisius Trivia Quiz

This is a short but sweet quiz on life and times of a great saint ... Saint Peter Canisius! Hope you have fun and learn something from this quiz. Peace.

A multiple-choice quiz by drewy7. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
drewy7

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,943

Updated
Feb 18 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
277

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Question 1 of 10

1. Saint Peter Canisius was particularly known for what positive contribution to restoration of Catholicism following Reformation in Germany? Hint

He was known as an influential teacher and preacher of Protestantism.

He sailed to America to spread Catholicism to Native Americans.

He wrote on specific Catholic doctrines in light of the Reformation.

He never fought against the spread of Protestantism in Germany.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Saint Peter Canisius born and raised? Hint

Norway

Netherlands

Finland

Spain

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Question 3 of 10

3. Saint Peter Canisius was beatified in 1864 by Blessed Pius IX and canonized and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XI on May 21, 1925.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Saint Peter Canisius contributed mightily to the Colloquy of Worms published in 1557.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Saint Peter Canisius added the sentence, "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners," to the Hail Mary prayer.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Saint Peter Canisius also received a high religious scholarly honor as his name is used for Canisius College. Where is this school with undergraduate and graduate programs located? Hint

Detroit, Michigan

Baltimore, Maryland

Hartford, Connecticut

Buffalo, New York

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Question 7 of 10

7. Saint Peter Canisius is credited with writing this prayer:

"I am not eager, bold or strong -- all that is past. I am ready not to do, at last, at last!"

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False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Saint Peter Canisius was recorded as not being particularly fond of the Society of Jesus, the order to which he belonged.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Saint Peter Canisius was an influential mentor to what other Jesuit saint? Hint

Saint Adrian of Dalmatia

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint John Vincent

Saint Honoratus of Toulouse

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Question 10 of 10

10. Saint Peter Canisius is the patron saint of Christmas.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Saint Peter Canisius was particularly known for what positive contribution to restoration of Catholicism following Reformation in Germany?

Answer: He wrote on specific Catholic doctrines in light of the Reformation.

Saint Peter Canisius wrote and preached during the Reformation in Germany; his works included three catechisms which he published in Latin and German. His "German catechism" is highly influential and a very important work, contributing to an even greater accomplishment of his: Restoration.

2. Where was Saint Peter Canisius born and raised?

Answer: Netherlands

Saint Peter Canisius or Peter Kanis was born in the Netherlands. He joined The Society of Jesus at the University of Cologne. In 1543, Saint Peter Canisius became the first Dutchman to join the Jesuits.

3. Saint Peter Canisius was beatified in 1864 by Blessed Pius IX and canonized and declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius XI on May 21, 1925.

Answer: true

After the saint died, about 328 years passed before Pope Pius XI declared him a Doctor of the Church on May 21, 1925. He had been beatified about 267 years after his passing away on December 21, 1597.

4. Saint Peter Canisius contributed mightily to the Colloquy of Worms published in 1557.

Answer: true

Saint Peter Canisius was by profession a teacher and preacher, and was said to have been so convincing in talking and writing that he attracted hundreds of Protestants back to Catholicism during the Reformation. The Colloquy of Worms discussed the Bible and tradition.

5. Saint Peter Canisius added the sentence, "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners," to the Hail Mary prayer.

Answer: true

His special sentence is recited in the Hail Mary prayer, which is often recited during Holy Rosary recitations. Saint Peter Canisius explained the Holy Rosary as being the basis for Catholic Marian holiness.

6. Saint Peter Canisius also received a high religious scholarly honor as his name is used for Canisius College. Where is this school with undergraduate and graduate programs located?

Answer: Buffalo, New York

Canisius College is located in Buffalo, NY with a student body of approximately 3,500 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate students.

7. Saint Peter Canisius is credited with writing this prayer: "I am not eager, bold or strong -- all that is past. I am ready not to do, at last, at last!"

Answer: true

Saint Peter Canisius was a true religious battler for those who were depressed. Many have found this prayer useful in such struggles.

8. Saint Peter Canisius was recorded as not being particularly fond of the Society of Jesus, the order to which he belonged.

Answer: false

A proud Jesuit (member of the Society of Jesus), he called this day of his admission his "second birthday." He was a great Jesuit who contributed mightily to the Restoration of Catholicism after the Reformation.

9. Saint Peter Canisius was an influential mentor to what other Jesuit saint?

Answer: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was another amazing Catholic saint, much by virtue of being influenced by Saint Peter Canisius. Sts. Adrian of Dalmatia, Honoratus of Toulouse, and John Vincent have the same saint day, December 21.

10. Saint Peter Canisius is the patron saint of Christmas.

Answer: false

Saint Peter Canisius is the patron saint of Catholic press, Germany and writers of catechisms. Merry Christmas to all who take this quiz though!

Source: Author drewy7

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