Well-Versed
The Cappa Magna (Red Carpet)
Newman Lore
Saints and Winners
Know-Your-Prez
100

The Catholic bible has 73 canonical books, yet the Protestants only have 66. Name at least two books that we have, but our Protestant brothers do not.

What are the books of Tobit, Judith, 1&2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch

100

Although he is a sedevacantist, this huge name has starred in and directed many movies, such as The Passion of the Christ, Braveheart, and The Patriot.

Who is Mel Gibson

100

This person was the winner of the 2025 McChicken challenge, eating 4 McChickens in 3 minutes and 20 seconds.

Who is Kevin Van Wassenhove

100

Very close to home, this saint is recognized as the first bishop of Alexandria, the founder of the Egyptian Church, and one of the evangelists.

Who is St. Mark

100

I have often been the victim of berating from others for applying this condiment on his pizza.

What is ketchup

200

Which book of the bible has the most chapters?

What is the Book of Psalms

200

This famous actor has not always been Catholic, but it seems that Jesus told him to ‘just do it’ after having taken on the role of Padre Pio in a movie, and received his sacraments in 2023 from Bishop Robert Barron.

Who is Shia LaBeouf

200

Isaac Castañeda was known for often being hurt or sick. In one particular occasion, he broke his leg, leaving him in a cast for several months, while doing what?

What is ice skating

200

This saint was the first Native American to be canonized, also known as the ‘Lily of the Mohawks.’

Who is St. Kateri Tekakwitha

200

What was my first SJK? Bonus: What was my first role on my first time on team?

What is SJK 38; Wheatie

300

Based on the Acts of the Apostles, who was the first martyr of the church?

Who is St. Stephen

300

From cruising the mall on his segway to communicating with zoo animals, this comedic actor is a devout and practicing Catholic, attending Latin Mass regularly and even serving on the altar.

Who is Kevin James

300

When Monsignor Brownsey wasn’t running around saying masses, visiting the grade school, and tending to our collegiate needs, he was usually doing what?

What is working on his car

300

Which pair of the apostles was known as the ‘boanerges’, meaning ‘sons of thunder’ in Aramaic?

Who are James and John?

300

What city was I born and raised in?

What is Chicago

400

Name the first five books of the Bible, otherwise known as the Pentateuch or Torah.

What are the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

400

This iconic actor went from living a criminal life in Boston, to being one of Hollywood’s most well-known names, to being a one of the most famous faces of the Hallow app. He also co-owns a hamburger restaurant chain with his brothers, with one location having been in Peoria until its recent closure.

Who is Mark Wahlberg

400

Our beloved Sara Petty has been an amazing campus minister, but she hasn’t always been here. What year did Sara become a campus minister for our Newman Center?

What is 2021

400

This Peruvian nun was the first canonized saint born in the Americas.

Who is St. Rose of Lima

400

I have a go-to lunch meal on meatless Fridays and when times are rough. What is it?

What is tuna with corn

500

Israel was conquered by Assyria and then by Babylon. What was the name of the king of Babylon, whose dream Daniel deciphered?

Who is Nebuchadnezzarr

500

Born and raised Catholic in Protestant Northern Ireland, this actor has starred in several action films, portraying many characters, from a hell-bent father looking for his daughter, to a Jesuit, to a Jedi.

Who is Liam Neeson

500

In the past four years, three different people have been on core team on two instances throughout their SJK career. Name all three of these people.

Who are Isaac, Bart, and Jordyn

500

This doctor of the Church is known as the ‘Angelic Doctor’, for his immense contributions to Catholic Theology.

Who is St. Thomas Aquinas

500

Who was I dressed up as for SJK 42’s Agape Dinner skit?

Who is Mario

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