Jubilee Year Quiz

What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year?

• To encourage Catholics to attend weekly Mass

• To encourage special prayers and pilgrimages

• To celebrate Christmas and Easter

• To cement the holy doors of the basilicas

When will the 2025 Jubilee Year begin and end?

• Christmas Eve 2023 to January 6, 2025

• Christmas Eve 2024 to the Epiphany in 2026

• January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025

• Easter 2025 to Pentecost 2026

What is the significance of the holy doors during the Jubilee Year?

• They are closed to symbolize fasting.

• They are opened as a symbol of salvation through Jesus Christ.

• They are decorated to celebrate Christmas.

• They are opened to allow everyone to enter basilicas for free.

According to the passage, what did Jesus call himself in John 10:9?

• The vine

• The shepherd

• The gate

• The door

What is an indulgence?

• A type of special grace given during the Jubilee Year

• A prayer that must be recited at the basilicas

• A blessing that can only be received in Rome

• A sacrament given to pilgrims

Which of the following is not mentioned as a way to gain an indulgence?

• Performing acts of penance

• Visiting designated sacred sites

• Participating in a pilgrimage to Rome

• Singing hymns during Mass

Why is the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” appropriate for the Jubilee Year?

• It encourages Catholics to focus on personal achievements.

• It reflects the idea of embarking on a spiritual journey and trusting in God’s love.

• It highlights the importance of historical events in the Church.

• It emphasizes material success and prosperity.

Which of the following are ways Catholics can gain an indulgence during the Jubilee Year?

• Visiting the four major basilicas or designated sacred sites

• Performing acts of mercy or penance

• Participating in weekly Mass only

• All of the above

What does entering the holy doors during the Jubilee Year symbolize?

• God’s forgiveness for our sins and salvation through Jesus Christ

• A physical act of visiting a basilica

• Gaining entry to the Church’s private ceremonies

• A sign of completing the Jubilee pilgrimage

What is one way someone who cannot travel to Rome might celebrate the Jubilee Year?

• Watching a documentary about the Vatican

• Participating in local pilgrimages or practicing works of mercy

• Writing letters to their local bishop

• Reading about the Jubilee Year in a book