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Trivia - Patroness of Immigrants
Posted by paul fritz on 11/08/14
Question: November 13 is the saint day for the Patroness of Immigrants, who was born into a large family in Italy. In 1946 this saint became the first American citizen to be canonized, when elevated to sainthood by Pope Pius XII. Who is this saint?Answer: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
Trivia - Doxology
Posted by paul fritz on 11/01/14
Question: What is a doxology? Why is the "amen" said by all present at the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer called the "Great Amen"?Answer: A doxology is typically an expression of praise said or sung to the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Examples: "Through ... Read More »
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.
Trivia - New Saints Feast Days
Posted by paul fritz on 9/26/14
Question: Two new saints were named this year and have been added to the General Roman Calendar, the universal schedule of holy days and feast days. Who are these new saints and what are their respective feast days?Answer: St. John XXIII (October 11) and St. John Paul II (October ... Read More »
Trivia - Patron Saint of Farming
Posted by paul fritz on 9/20/14
Question: Who is the patron saint of farmers? He was born in Madrid, Spain and it is said that angels sometimes helped him in his work in the fields. In 1947 he was proclaimed the patron saint of the National Rural Life Conference in the United States.Bonus Question: Who ... Read More »
Trivia - Psalms
Posted by paul fritz on 9/13/14
Question: During the liturgy of the Mass, we sing or recite a psalm after the first reading. Who, according to tradition, wrote the book of Psalms?Answer: The authorship of the book of Psalms is traditionally credited to King David. He is not the sole author, however, as many of ... Read More »
Trivia - Jesus First Miracle
Posted by paul fritz on 9/05/14
Question: Where did Jesus perform his first miracle? What was that miracle?Answer: The wedding at Cana. He transformed water into wine.