All Saints’ Day Trivia Questions (with Answers) — Kids, Teens & Adults

This All Saints’ Day trivia is perfect for Catholic classrooms, youth groups, or family gatherings. Questions are organized by difficulty so you can easily adapt them for kids, teens, or adults. It also includes quick notes, game ideas, and printable tips — plus inspiration for other All Saints’ Day games like the Left–Right game and Saints Bingo. These activities bring faith and fun together, making it easy for everyone to celebrate the saints in a joyful, interactive way.

How to Use This Quiz (Classroom, Parish Group, or Family)

• Warm-up (5–7 min): Start with 5 Easy questions to help everyone participate — great for kids and to break the ice.
• Main block (10–15 min): Alternate Medium and Challenging depending on your group.
• Lightning round (3–5 min): Quick questions with a 5-second rule to raise energy.
• Brief explanation: After each answer, add a one-line quick note.
• Scoring & Teams: Easy = 1 pt, Medium = 2, Challenging = 3. Bonus if they explain “why.”

Tip: Print color-coded cards (green = Easy, blue = Medium, purple = Challenging) to mix and shuffle rounds.

Easy — Family-Friendly Icebreakers

Recommended format: Read aloud or draw cards at random. Great for children and family fun.

Questions & Answers

1. On what date is All Saints’ Day celebrated? — November 1. Quick note: The Solemnity of All Saints in the Roman calendar.
2. What is the day after All Saints’ Day called? — All Souls’ Day (November 2). Quick note: Dedicated to all the faithful departed.
3. Whom do we celebrate on All Saints’ Day? — All the saints in heaven. Quick note: Includes both canonized and uncanonized saints.
4. What liturgical color does the priest usually wear that day? — White. Quick note: Symbolizes joy and glory.
5. What does “saint” mean? — A holy person who followed God faithfully.
6. Who is the mother of Jesus? — Mary.
7. What symbol is often shown above a saint’s head in art? — A halo.
8. Which saint is known for talking to animals? — Saint Francis of Assisi.
9. Which saint is the patron of lost things? — Saint Anthony of Padua.
10. Young French girl who heard God’s voice and led an army: — Saint Joan of Arc.

Quick True/False Round

• The liturgical color for All Saints’ Day is red. → False (it’s white).
• All Saints’ Day is on November 1. → True.
• A halo is a typical symbol for saints. → True.

Medium — For Pre-teens, Teens, and Adults

Recommended format: Small teams; allow short “why?” explanations for bonus points.

1. Who declared November 1 as All Saints’ Day for the whole Church? — Pope Gregory III.
2. Which prayer honors Mary and mentions the saints (“…blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus”)? — The Hail Mary.
3. What is the official list of saints recognized by the Church called? — The Canon of Saints.
4. Patron saint of travelers, often shown carrying a child across water: — Saint Christopher.
5. What are the relics of saints? — Physical remains or personal items venerated as holy.
6. Which saint received the stigmata (the wounds of Christ)? — Saint Francis of Assisi.
7. Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron? — Ireland.
8. Saint known for her “little way” and called “The Little Flower”: — Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
9. Founded the Sisters of Charity and served the poor in Calcutta: — Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa).
10. What is the process called by which someone becomes a saint? — Canonization.

Lightning Round (5 seconds each)

• “Official list of saints” → Canon.
• “Prayer: …blessed is the fruit…” → Hail Mary.
• “Patron of travelers” → Saint Christopher.

Challenging — Expert Level for Parish Events

Recommended format: Podium questions with timer; use open-ended tiebreakers.

1. Original Latin name for All Saints’ Day — Festum Omnium Sanctorum.
2. Which pope established All Saints’ Day as a holy day of obligation? — Pope Gregory IV.
3. Patron of impossible causes — Saint Jude.
4. Difference between a saint and a blessed — Blessed = beatified; Saint = canonized.
5. First canonized saint born in the U.S. — Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
6. Saint who saw Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico — Saint Juan Diego.
7. Name of the document declaring someone a saint — Papal Bull of Canonization.
8. Patron of teachers and students — Saint Thomas Aquinas.
9. Who said, “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You”? — Saint Augustine of Hippo.
10. When do Eastern Churches celebrate All Saints’ Day? — The Sunday after Pentecost.

Suggested Tiebreakers

• Explain the difference between All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
• Name two practices for All Saints’ Day in your community.
• Name two patron saints and what they are patrons of.

Game Variations

• Kahoot / Interactive board: Convert 10–15 questions into multiple-choice format for projector use.
• Saints Bingo: Boards with saints’ names; call out clues or facts.
• “Raise the Stakes”: Teams choose Easy/Medium/Challenging; correct answers earn higher points.
• True/False cascade: 10 quick statements in a row — ideal for large groups.
• “Quote & Saint” round: Read a short quote (“our hearts are restless…”); identify the saint.
• Application prompts: “How can you live holiness this week at school or home?”

Quick Notes & Resources: All Saints vs All Souls, Colors, Traditions

• All Saints’ Day (Nov 1): Celebrates all saints in heaven; white vestments for glory.
• All Souls’ Day (Nov 2): Prayers for the faithful departed in purification.
• Art & symbols: Halo = sanctity; Lily = purity (great when teaching about Mary or Thérèse).
• Kid-friendly saints: Francis of Assisi (animals, creation), Anthony of Padua (lost things).
• Eastern Churches: Celebrate All Saints on the Sunday after Pentecost.

Print tip: Make double-sided cards — question on front, answer + note on back. Laminate for reuse.

Printables & Handouts

• Master template: Three columns (Question | Answer | Quick Note).
• Color code by level: Green = Easy, Blue = Medium, Purple = Challenging.
• Quick play: Print score sheets with 1–30 boxes; add bonus for explanations.
• Age adaptations: Use Easy only for younger kids; mix Easy/Medium for teens; add Challenging for adults.

Conclusion

While this All Saints’ Day trivia isn’t a ready-to-play digital game, it’s a flexible printable and discussion-based activity you can easily adapt for classrooms, parish groups, or family gatherings. You can turn the questions into flashcards, team challenges, or even add them to an online quiz platform like Kahoot, Wordwall, or Quizizz to make it fully interactive.

If you’re planning a larger celebration, consider pairing this trivia with other All Saints’ Day games, such as:

FAQs

When is All Saints' Day celebrated?  

November 1st.

Can I use just one difficulty level?

Yes. For younger kids, stick to Easy and turn some into True/False questions.

How do I keep adults engaged?

Combine Medium + Challenging, include open tiebreakers, and ask for short explanations.

Is this suitable for a family Mass or parish social?

Absolutely. Use as a pre-event activity or during coffee hour, with cards at each table.