KSM Second Degree Examination 2025 This is the an online examination with past questions form the 2nd degree examination in 2025 1 / 116 The Youths of St. Mulumba are males and females between the ages of: 10–20 years 14–25 years 15–25 years 15–30 years 2 / 116 Who among these officers is immune from trial? Supreme Knight Metropolitan Grand Knight Grand Knight None of the above 3 / 116 How many living Cardinals of Nigerian origin does the Church have? 3 4 5 7 4 / 116 At the very first initiation of the Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria, how many were initiated? 21 23 25 27 5 / 116 Who beatified Matthias Mulumba Kalemba? Pope Benedict XV Pope Pius XI Pope Pius XI Pope Paul VI 6 / 116 At which occasion is the black suit worn? Retreat Burial of a Priest Marian Rally Bishop’s visit 7 / 116 How soon should monies collected by the Financial Secretary be paid intact to the Treasurer? Next working day Three days Five days Seven days 8 / 116 Order of precedence for the five officers of a Subordinate Council: Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chaplain, Advocate, Chancellor Grand Knight, Chaplain, Deputy Grand Knight, Advocate, Chancellor Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chaplain, Chancellor, Advocate Grand Knight, Chaplain, Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Advocate 9 / 116 The Daily Office and prayers of the Church have how many Psalters? Two Three Four None of the above 10 / 116 The ____ colour is worn by the officiating Priest at Mass on the Feast of St. Mulumba: Green Violet White Red 11 / 116 The Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria was inaugurated on: 14th June, 1952 14th June, 1951 14th June, 1953 14th June, 1955 12 / 116 During the baptism of a baby by a Priest, which material is NOT used? Lighted candle stick White cloth Oil of the Sick Holy Water 13 / 116 When is Alleluia not said or sung during Mass or prayers of the Church? Advent Lent Easter Night Ordinary Time 14 / 116 Pope Francis broke the tradition of three nested coffins by being buried in: A single wooden coffin lined with zinc A plain Cypress wooden coffin A wooden coffin lined with lead A single Oak and elm coffin 15 / 116 How many articles are in the Profession of Christian Faith (The Creed)? 6 8 10 12 16 / 116 Marriage in the Catholic Church is invalid in all except: Lack of mental capacity to understand marriage Both parties are close relatives by blood Lack of consent Mixed marriage between a Catholic and non-Christian 17 / 116 Which is the first line of the 4th stanza of Mulumba Anthem? Mathias Kalemba, dear Saint Mulumba Dear Patron Saint Mulumba, nurture Nigeria With four limbs chopped off, you still derided Katonda Katonda, to you oh my God 18 / 116 When does the Church celebrate the Coronation (Queenship) of Mary as Queen of Heaven? August 15th March 25th August 22nd June 28th 19 / 116 How much does a widow pay for DBTF as at 2025/2026 KSM Year? ₦8,000 Nothing ₦2,000 by the Sub-Council ₦4,000 20 / 116 Which is an honorary degree of the Order? Royal Commander of the Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria Golden Armor of the Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria Defender of the Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria Grand Commander of the Order of Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria 21 / 116 “Christ’s banner to raise and charity spread” is from the ____ stanza of the Mulumba Anthem: 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 22 / 116 Final purification will take place in: Heaven Hell Purgatory On earth before death 23 / 116 Which of the following was not founded by Rev. Fr. Abraham Anselm Ojefua? St. Patrick’s College, Asaba Annunciation College, Irrua St. John’s College, Fugar Our Lady of Mount Calvary Monastery, Awhum 24 / 116 Which of these is NOT true of St. Mulumba? He was baptized on Pentecost Sunday He had no wife He was sold into slavery at a young age He died in 1886 25 / 116 Which Catholic prayer contains the line: “Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us…”? The Lord’s Prayer Act of Hope Hail Holy Queen The Gloria 26 / 116 The Church’s New Year begins at: Christmas Easter 1st Sunday of Advent Lent 27 / 116 On which day is the Service of Light carried out in the Catholic Church? Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday 28 / 116 On which Station of the Cross do we pray Jesus falls the 3rd time? 9th 3rd 7th 5th 29 / 116 Feast of the Assumption: 1st January 8th December 15th August 29th June 30 / 116 Number of Eucharistic Prayers in the Order of Mass: 2 3 4 5 31 / 116 Catholics required to fast are: 18–60 20–60 25–60 22–60 32 / 116 Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church: 9th June Monday after Pentecost Monday after Ascension Date decided by Ordinary 33 / 116 Correct statement about foundation of Order: All first 23 members initiated on 14 May 1953 Four later became Bishops Three became monks One resigned 34 / 116 Title of Ladies Anthem: In Jesus Triumphant What Could My Jesus Do More In Life and Death Thou Art Mine ’Tis Here From My Labour I’ll Rest 35 / 116 A brother is in bad standing if he has not scored 50% attendance in: Monthly meetings Zonal meetings Official functions All of the above 36 / 116 Pope Francis was buried at: St Peter Basilica Basilica of St Mary Major St Michael Basilica St Paul Outside the Walls 37 / 116 Real name of Pope Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Robert Francis Provost George Francis Prevost Robert George Provost 38 / 116 20th January is a Feast Day in Nigeria because: First missionaries arrived Birthday of Blessed Tansi Death date of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi None 39 / 116 Number required to investigate an intending candidate and wife: Two Brothers and One Sister Two Brothers and Two Sisters Three Brothers and One Sister Four Brothers and One Sister 40 / 116 Canonical minimum age for a man to marry: 16th Year 17th Year 18th Year 21st Year 41 / 116 Fourth Sunday of Lent is called: Divine Mercy Sunday Good Shepherd Sunday Laetare Sunday Holy Trinity Sunday 42 / 116 Marks by which the Catholic Church is known: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Sign of the Cross Bishop, Priest and Sister Owns Vatican 43 / 116 Leaders who take the lead in procession out of Church are: First Degree Second Degree Third Degree Fourth Degree 44 / 116 Oldest among the 24 Uganda Martyrs: Charles Lwanga Mbaga Tuzinde Mukasa Kizito Mathias Mulumba 45 / 116 Benediction in Daily Office is recited during: Morning Prayer Midday Prayer Afternoon Prayer Evening Prayer 46 / 116 Qualification for advancement to Third Degree: Three years after initiation Seven years after admission Ten years after initiation Seventeen years after initiation 47 / 116 First subordinate council of the Order: Owerri Benin Asaba Onitsha 48 / 116 Seventh article of the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in the Holy Spirit From thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead He ascended into heaven Suffered under Pontius Pilate 49 / 116 The Order was consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in: 1953 1964 2001 2005 50 / 116 Which is NOT a characteristic of a Knight? Defender of the Church Promotes and Defends Life Must be rich and influential Member of Catholic Fraternal Service Organization 51 / 116 After the death of Christ, who replaced Judas Iscariot? Martha Matthias Thomas John 52 / 116 KSM dress code for burial of a Worthy Siter: Black Suit Green Regalia Full Regalia Without Hand Gloves National Mufti 53 / 116 When is the KSM Founder’s Day celebrated? 3rd June 1st October 13th July 28th July 54 / 116 On which date were the pioneer members of KSM initiated? 14th June 1953 3rd June 1886 28th July 1957 24th May 1953 55 / 116 The first line of the THIRD verse of St. Mulumba Anthem starts with: Dear Patron St. Mulumba Katonda, Katonda With Four Limbs Chopped Off Mathias Kalemba 56 / 116 “Pax Christi” means: Word of Christ Love of Christ Peace of Christ Follow Christ 57 / 116 Catholics are required to fast and abstain: Once a month Once a year On days appointed by the Church Days appointed by the family 58 / 116 The Youths of St. Mulumba are males and females between the ages of 10-20 years 14-25 years 15-25 years 15-30 years 59 / 116 Who among these officers is immune from trial? Supreme Knight Metropolitan Grand Knight Grand Knight None of the above. 60 / 116 How many living Cardinals of Nigerian origin does the Church have? 3 4 5 7 61 / 116 At the very first initiation in The Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba Nigeria, how many were initiated? 21 23 25 27 62 / 116 Who beatified Matthias Mulumba Kalemba? Pope Benedict xv Pope Pius xi Pope Pius xi Pope Paul vi 63 / 116 At which of the following occasions is the black suit worn? Retreat Burial of a Priest Marian Rally Bishop’s visit 64 / 116 How soon should all monies collected by the Financial Secretary be paid INTACT to the Treasurer? Within Next working day Three Days Five Days Seven days. 65 / 116 What is the order of precedence for the following five officers of a Subordinate Council Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chaplain, Advocate, Chancellor Grand Knight, Chaplain, Deputy Grand Knight, Advocate Chancellor Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chaplain, Chancellor, Advocate Grand Knight, Chaplain, Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Advocate 66 / 116 The Daily office and prayers of the church have how many Psalters Two Three Four None of the above. 67 / 116 The ____ colour is worn by officiating Priest at Mass on the feast of St Mulumba Green Violet White Red 68 / 116 The Order of Knights of St Mulumba Nigeria was inaugurated on 14th June, 1952 14th June, 1951 14th June, 1953 14th June, 1955 69 / 116 During the baptism of a baby in the church by a Priest one of these materials is not used lighted candle stick white cloth Oil of the sick Holy water 70 / 116 When is Alleluia not said or sung during mass or prayers of the church Advent Lent Easter night Ordinary time 71 / 116 Traditionally, Popes are buried in 3 nested coffins, but Pope Francis broke this tradition by being buried in A single wooden coffin lined with zinc A plain Cypress wooden coffin A wooden coffin lined with Lead A single Oak and elm coffin 72 / 116 How many articles do we have in the profession of the Christian faith “The Creed” 6 8 10 12 73 / 116 Marriage in the Catholic Church is invalid in all except: When one or both parties lack the mental capacity to understand the nature and consequences of marriage Both parties are close relatives by blood Lack of consent Mixed marriage between a Catholic and non-Christian 74 / 116 Which is the 1st line of the 4th stanza of Mulumba Anthem? Mathias Kalemba, dear Saint Mulumba Dear patron saint Mulumba, nurture Nigeria With four limbs chopped off, you still derided Katonda Katonda, to you oh my God 75 / 116 When does the Church celebrate the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven? August 15th March 25th August 22nd June 28th 76 / 116 How much does a widow pay for DBTF as at 2025/2026 KSM Year N8,000 Nothing N2,000 by the Sub-Council N4,000 77 / 116 Which is an honorary degree of the Order? Royal Commander of the Order of Knights of St Mulumba, Nigeria Golden Armor of the Order of Knights of St Mulumba, Nigeria Defender of the Order of the Knights of St Mulumba, Nigeria Grand Commander of the Order of Knights of St Mulumba, Nigeria 78 / 116 “Christ’s banner to raise and charity spread” is from the ---------- stanza of the Mulumba anthem 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 79 / 116 During which of the following occasions may the green regalia of the KSM not be worn? Vigil Mass of the death of a Knight Sub-Council meeting Admission of new brothers Burial of a knight 80 / 116 Final purification will take place in: Heaven Hell Purgatory On earth before death 81 / 116 Which of the following was not founded by Rev. Fr. Abraham Anselm Ojefua? St. Patrick’s College, Asaba. Annunciation College, Irrua. St. John’s College, Fugar. Our Lady of Mount Calvary Monastery, Awhum 82 / 116 Which of these is not true of St Mulumba? He was baptized on Pentecost Sunday. He had no wife. He was sold into slavery at a young age. He died in 1886. 83 / 116 Catholics are required to fast and abstain Once a month Once a year On days appointed by the Church Days appointed by the family 84 / 116 Which Catholic prayer contains the line “Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us……..?” The Lord’s Prayer Act of Hope Hail Holy Queen The Gloria 85 / 116 The Church’s New Year begins at? Christmas Easter 1st Sunday of Advent Lent 86 / 116 On which day is service of light carried out in the Catholic Church? Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday 87 / 116 On which station of the cross do we pray Jesus falls the 3rd time? 9th 3rd 7th 5th 88 / 116 The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is when? 1st January 8th December 15th August 29th June 89 / 116 How many Eucharistic prayers are there in the order of mass? 2 3 4 5 90 / 116 At what age is fasting restricted to Catholics? 18-60 20-60 25-60 22-60 91 / 116 The Memorial of "Mary, Mother of the church" is celebrated annually on: 9th June The Monday following the feast of Pentecost. The Monday following the Feast of Ascension. A day decided by the Local Ordinary. 92 / 116 Which of the following statements is correct about the foundation of the Order? All the first 23 members were initiated on 14th May, 1953 4 of them later became Bishops. 3 of them later became monks. 1 of them later resigned from the Order 93 / 116 What is the title of the Ladies Anthem? In Jesus triumphant. What could my Jesus do more. In life and death, thou art mine. Tis here from my labour I'll rest. 94 / 116 A brother is in bad standing if he has not scored 50% attendance within the period of assessment in which of the following? Monthly meetings of his subcouncil. Zonal meetings. Subordinate Council official functions. All of the above. 95 / 116 Where was Pope Francis buried? St Peter Basilica The Basilica of St Mary Major St Michael the Archangel Basilica St Paul outside the walls 96 / 116 What is the real name of Pope Leo XIV? Robert Francis Prevost Robert Francis Provost George Francis Prevost Robert George Provost 97 / 116 20th January is a Feast Day in Nigeria because: It is the date the first missionaries landed foot on Nigerian soil It is the birthday of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi It is the death date of Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi. None of the above. 98 / 116 How many people are required to investigate an intending candidate and his wife? Two brothers and one Sister Two brothers and two Sisters Three brothers and one Sister Four brothers and one Sister 99 / 116 Canonically, a man cannot enter into valid marriage before the completion of his 16th Year 17th Year 18th Year 21st Year 100 / 116 I am not worthy for you to come under my roof was said by Saul changed Paul Cornelius Mary and Martha The woman with Haemorrhage 101 / 116 What are the marks by which the Catholic Church is known? She is One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic. The sign of the Cross The Bishop, Priest and Sister She owns the State of Vatican 102 / 116 In order of procession of Knights out of the church, the Leaders who take the lead are of which degree? 1st Degree 2nd Degree 3rd Degree 4th Degree 103 / 116 Who was the oldest among the 24 martyrs of Uganda? Charles Lwanga Mbaga Tuzinde Mukasa Kizito Mathias Mulumba 104 / 116 In the daily office and prayers, the benediction is recited or sung during Morning Prayer Midday Prayer Afternoon Prayer Evening Prayer 105 / 116 To qualify for advancement to the 3rd degree of the order, a brother must have been in the order for at least? Three years after initiation Seven years after admission Ten years after initiation Seventeen years after initiation 106 / 116 Which was the first subordinate council of the order? Owerri Sub-Council Benin Sub-Council Asaba Sub-Council Onitsha Sub-Council 107 / 116 What is the seventh article of the Apostles Creed? I believe in the holy spirit From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried 108 / 116 In the year – the order was consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 1953 1964 2001 2005 109 / 116 Which is not a characteristic of a knight? He is a Defender of the Church He Promotes and Defends Life He must be rich and influential He is a member of a Catholic Fraternal Service Organization 110 / 116 After the death of Christ, who was elected to replace Judas Iscariot? Martha Mathais Thomas John, Son of Zebedee 111 / 116 The KSM dress code for burial of worthy sister is Black Suit Green Regalia Full Regalia Without Hand Gloves National Mufti 112 / 116 When is the KSM FOUNDER’S Day celebrated? 3rd June 1st October 13th July 28th July 113 / 116 On which date was the pioneer members of the knights of St. Mulumba initiated? 14th June, 1953 3rd June. 1886 28th July, 1957 24th May, 1953 114 / 116 The first line of the THIRD verse of St. Mulumba anthem starts with Dear Patrom St. Mulumba Katonda, Katonda With Four Limba Chopped Off Mathias Kalemba 115 / 116 “Pas Christi” means Word of Christ Love of Christ Peace of Christ Follow Christ 116 / 116 The name of the current Worthy Supreme Knight of KSM is: Sir Anthony Onu Sir Diamond Ovuareye Sir Myke Mary-Nwosu Sir Charles Mbelede Sir Steve Zakari Adehi, SAN, CKSM, KCSS Your score isThe average score is 83%