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Trivia - Papal Birthday at the White House?
Posted by paul fritz on 4/15/16
Question: Which Pope celebrated his birthday on the White House lawn in Washington D.C., but then did not attend his Holiness' birthday dinner that evening at the White House?Bonus question: Who was the President that hosted these special events?Answers: Pope Benedict XVI. President George W. Bush (43rd President)Read more:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-560118/Pope-celebrates-81st-birthday-White-House-lawn-enthralled-guests-sing-Happy-Birthday--twice.html
Book Discussion Questions - Part Four
Posted by paul fritz on 4/11/16
We will be discussing Part Four after Mass on April 17.
Part FourProclamation and Testimony13. Do Not Be Afraid a. How is it that Peter and the apostles could proclaim their joy in spite of their suffering?
14. Bringing the Word of God a. What does Pope Francis mean ... Read More »
Trivia - First To See The Risen Christ
Posted by paul fritz on 4/11/16
Question: Who was the first person to see the risen Jesus Christ? Where did this person encounter the risen Christ?Answer: Mary Magdalene. Inside the tomb. (John 20:14, Mark 16:9)
Reminder: April 3 Mass at 2pm
Posted by paul fritz on 4/02/16
There will be no 8:30am Mass on Sunday, April 3.We will have Mass at 2:00pm for Confirmation. Please join us in support of the Confirmation Candidates and their families.
Trivia - Who Buried Jesus?
Posted by paul fritz on 4/02/16
Question: In John 19 two men helped prepare the body of Christ for burial. One is said to have been a secret disciple and the other secretly came to Jesus early in his ministry to ask questions. Who are these men?Answer: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus
Trivia - Paschal Candle
Posted by paul fritz on 3/25/16
Question: The Paschal Candle is the symbol of what? Where should the Paschal Candle be placed during the Easter Season?Answer: The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The candle is placed in the sanctuary on the Gospel side of the altar.Read more:http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11515b.htm
Trivia - Vatican Gardens
Posted by paul fritz on 3/19/16
Question: From what biblical site was the original soil for the Vatican Gardens said to have come? Who directed and brought these soils to Rome for this project?Answer: Mount Calvary (aka: Golgotha), where Jesus was crucified. Saint Helena.Read more:http://www.nyvaticanartpatrons.org/portfolio-items/vatican-gardens/
Trivia - Who Replaced Judas as Apostle?
Posted by paul fritz on 3/13/16
Question: With Judas no longer a member of the twelve disciples, who chose the replacement for Judas Who replaced Judas to bring the number back to twelve disciples?Answer: Matthias Acts 1:23-26
Book Discussion Questions - Part Five
Posted by paul fritz on 3/13/16
We will be discussing Part 5 (chapters 18-21) after Mass on March 20.
Part FiveFull-Tiime Christians
18. Coming Out of Ourselves a. What examples does Pope Francis give to show that "God does not wait for us to go to him, but it is He who moves toward us"?b. ... Read More »
Book Discussion Questions - Part Three
Posted by paul fritz on 3/08/16
Part ThreeListening to the Spirit11. Be Guided by the Holy Spirit a. Where will we be led if we have the courage to let the Holy Spirit guide us "into all the truth"? (John 16:13)b. What steps does Pope Francis teach us to take "to ensure that faith governs ... Read More »