Can We Guess If You're a Sunday Only Catholic?

By: Haiden Steingass
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can We Guess If You're a Sunday Only Catholic?
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About This Quiz

CCD, rosaries and first communion ... Does that bring back a flood of memories from your childhood? In the Catholic faith, as you already know, some of the most important moments happen when you are only in grade school. From going to religious education (erg, CCD) every single Sunday growing up to taking rigorous tests before being allowed to be confirmed, a lot goes into prepping a child to be a devout Catholic as an adult. 

But, did it ever work out that way for you? Maybe, you had all your ducks in a row when you were eight, wearing your blindingly white communion dress or your dapper little suit as you received Holy Eucharist for the very first time. Your family came to celebrate you. They took photos and ate a little white cake in honor of your holiness. It was all so "perfect," back then, as if growing up and becoming an adult wouldn't get in the way of being that passionately involved Catholic you always thought you'd be. 

So, what now? Are you still that devout Catholic, or are you more of the "Sunday only" type? We can only speak for ourselves, but we won't judge either way. Take this quiz, and let us guess if you are!

It happens to the best of us. How often do you miss mass?
I miss quite frequently.
Once a month
Once every couple months
Never

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Hey, look! Squirrel! When you get distracted at mass, what do you think about?
My significant other
My Sunday afternoon plans
What I'm going to eat for lunch
I don't get distracted!

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We're not asking you to do it right now ... but could you recite the 10 Commandments, you know, on command?
Heck, no
Maybe half of them
Most of them, but not all
Of course

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What's the pope's name?
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Pius XII
Pope John Paul
Pope Francis

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Did you go to grade school at a Catholic church?
Nope, thank goodness.
No I didn't, but I kind of wish I did.
I did, but I didn't like it much.
Yes! Loved it.

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Let's be real. How comfortable on a scale of one to 10 are you telling others that you are Catholic?
2
4
7
10

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Do you talk to anyone when you go to mass?
Never
Only if I know them well
I try to, but I don't always like it.
I'll strike up a conversation with anyone!

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We've got to know. What's the most painfully awkward part of mass in your opinion?
The moment I wake up from my nap
Repeating the same prayers
Getting communion
Shaking hands with strangers

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How do you spend your Saturday nights?
Bar hopping
Out with friends
At home with my family
At mass, obviously.

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"I'm sorry, father, but I haven't been to confession in a while." When's the last time you went?
10 years ago
5 years ago
Last year
Last week

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Who in your family is a devout Catholic?
No one, really
My dad's whole side
My mom's whole side
Literally everyone

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Let's talk dealbreakers. Is it a no-no if your significant other is not Catholic?
Not at all. I don't care.
Eh, not necessarily.
Depends what kind of person they are.
It definitely is.

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Time to share! What do you love most about mass?
When it's over.
Taking communion
Seeing friends and family
Feeling connected to God

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How does this part of the homily end: "My peace I leave with you, my...."
"Faith I leave with you"
"Faith I give to you"
"Peace I offer you"
"Peace I give to you"

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At what point during mass do you leave?
Before communion
Right after communion
It depends what kind of mood I'm in.
Not until the very end

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Do you serve in any capacity at your church?
I greet people at the doors.
I give out communion.
I volunteer in the nursery.
I'm on the church staff.

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Out of these four, which do you struggle with the most?
Self confidence
Time management
Anxiety
Judging others

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When's the last time you cracked open your Bible?
I don't have one.
It's collecting dust.
Last week
Yesterday

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How long have you been going to your church?
Less than a year
A couple of years
Around five years
My whole life

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What's your communion routine?
I don't take communion.
I just take the bread.
I just drink the wine.
I take communion and drink the wine.

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When's the last time you went to adoration?
I've never been.
It's been so long.
A year ago
A month or two ago

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It's Friday during Lent, but you go out with some friends to a fancy steakhouse. What do you order?
A big steak
Chicken
Pasta
Seafood

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Happy Lent! What are you giving up this year?
Nothing
Naps
Coffee
Complaining

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It's 2019 ... What do you think a woman's role is?
Whatever she wants
To have a fulfilling career and family
To serve God and her family
To be a good mom and wife

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Abstinence ... is it a thing in your life?
Nope ... hasn't been for a while
No, but I take intimacy seriously.
It is now, but it hasn't always been.
Of course

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How do you feel about other Christian denominations?
I don't care what they do.
They've always interested me.
They think they're better than Catholics.
I don't understand their viewpoints.

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Do you give to the church?
Never
Not very often, but sometimes
Regularly, but I should give more.
Yes, always!

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What are your thoughts on in vitro fertilization?
I think it's wonderful.
I'd do it if I really couldn't have kids.
I have mixed feelings.
I do not agree with it.

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When you die, where do you go first?
I don't really think you go anywhere.
Hell
Heaven
Purgatory

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Which saint do you relate most to?
St. Patrick
St. Joseph
St. Valentine
St. Luke

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