ST. Lawrence Servers Knowledge Test

Part One: New Servers

1. Requirements of Being a Server

a) Willing to serve God and forget the world around.
b) Able to sing in the choir.
c) Able to read and write.
d) Willing to obey the rules and customs of the Parish.

2. Saint Laurance: Motto, Aims, Rules, and Promise

2.1. What is the motto of Saint Laurance?

a) To serve God and love my neighbors.
b) I will go unto the altar of God, even unto God of my joy and gladness.
c) To be present at every sacrament of the Church.
d) To comfort the needy, suffering, and the sick.

2.2. Which of the following is an aim of Saint Laurance?

a) To collect donations for the Church.
b) To be present at every sacrament of the Church.
c) To organize community events.
d) To read the Gospel during the service.

2.3. Which of the following is NOT a rule of Saint Laurance?

a) To respect and be obedient.
b) To attend Guild meetings regularly.
c) To be present and punctual at all services.
d) To write weekly reports for the priest.

2.4. What do servers promise in their oath?

a) To serve occasionally with joy and understanding.
b) To offer themselves to God, Blessed Virgin Mary, and St. Laurance.
c) To avoid participating in any non-Church activities.
d) To become priests in the future.

3. The Investiture Procedure

3.1. Who presents the candidates to be admitted as servers?

a) The Priest
b) The Bishop
c) The Headserver
d) The Deacon

3.2. What do the servers promise regarding their duties?

a) To perform their duties when convenient.
b) To be regular and punctual in their duties.
c) To attend services occasionally.
d) To write reports about their duties.

3.3. What prayer is recited for strength to quench the flames of evil desire?

a) The Lord’s Prayer
b) St. Laurance Prayer
c) Hail Mary
d) The Nicene Creed

4. Who is St. Lawrence?

4.1. How was St. Lawrence martyred?

a) He was hanged.
b) He was beheaded.
c) He was burned alive.
d) He was drowned.

5. Why did the Romans persecute Christians during St. Lawrence's time?

5.1. What was the main reason for the persecution?

a) Christians refused to worship Roman gods.
b) Christians were seen as a threat to the Roman Empire.
c) Christians were accused of cannibalism.
d) Christians were thought to practice magic.

6. Liturgical Seasons and Vestments

6.1. What is the color of vestments worn during the season of Advent?

a) Green
b) Red
c) Violet
d) White

7. What is the significance of the Eucharist?

7.1. What does the bread and wine represent?

a) The body and blood of Christ
b) The word of God
c) The Holy Spirit
d) The Church