Browsing the October 2014 archive of Blog
Trivia - Sign of Peace
Posted by paul fritz on 10/25/14
Question: In what century was the sign of peace (the kiss of peace) officially installed into the rite of the Mass? Why is it fitting for the sign of peace to be before Communion?Answer: The sign of peace (kiss of peace) was a part of Mass as early as ... Read More »
Trivia - Do We Fast Before Mass, or Communion?
Posted by paul fritz on 10/17/14
Question: According to the Church's Code of Canon Law, are we supposed to fast for an hour before Mass begins, or for an hour before we receive Communion?Answer: (Canon 919.1) A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before ... Read More »
Trivia - Saturday Vigil Masses
Posted by paul fritz on 10/12/14
Question: How did Saturday night vigil Masses come about?Answer: The Saturday vigil Masses came about from Vatican II and is codified in Cannon 1247 and 1248.
Trivia - Noah
Posted by paul fritz on 10/04/14
Question: What bird did Noah send out of the ark after the Flood ceased?Bonus question: What did Noah and his family live in after they left the ark?Answer: A raven and then a dove (Gen 8:6-12)Bonus Answer: They lived in tents.