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Trivia - Ezekiel 9 Marking

Posted by paul fritz on 1/24/15

Question: In Ezekiel 9, God marked all the  foreheads of the believers in Jerusalem with what to save them from destruction?  Hint: it is the last letter of the Old Hebrew alphabet. This symbol was a favorite of St Francis of Assisi.Answer: They are marked with the Old Hebrew ... Read More »

Trivia - The Pope's Diocese

Posted by paul fritz on 1/17/15

Question: Along with being Vicar of Christ on earth, the Pope is also the Bishop of his own Diocese. What Diocese is our current Pope Francis the Bishop of?Answer: Pope Francis is, and all popes are, the Bishop of the Diocese of Rome.

Trivia - Baptism

Posted by paul fritz on 1/10/15

Question: There are three forms of baptism that are acceptable for salvation by the Roman Catholic Church.  Infants are "baptized by affusion".  What are the other two forms of baptism?Answer: Baptism of Water can be done in part by affusion (pouring water), immersion (submersion in water), or aspersion (sprinkling ... Read More »

Liturgy Training Publications Virtual Workshops

Posted by paul fritz on 1/08/15

Informed by the adult education methods proven successful in live workshops, LTP's Virtual Workshops™ invite liturgical ministers to engage in 90 minutes of training, dialogue, and reflection.See the catalog of workshops

SPARCS - Spiritual Program for All Returning Catholics

Posted by paul fritz on 1/08/15

Let God help you live your life to the fullest while shedding light on the most misunderstood teachings of the Church with SPARCS: Spiritual Program for All Returning Catholics.

 

Have you ever asked yourself: What is taking place at Mass? What is the point of Mass? Why should ... Read More »

Trivia - Magi

Posted by paul fritz on 1/03/15

Question: How many Magi (Wise Men) visited Mary, Joseph and Jesus in Bethlehem?Answer: We don't know how many Magi visited as they were not enumerated in the Gospel of Matthew. The Gospel lists three gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. That may have led to the traditional count of three ... Read More »