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Trivia - Good From Nazareth?

Posted by paul fritz on 3/05/16

Question: Which of Jesus' disciples said "Can there be any good thing come out of Nazareth"?Answer: Nathanael (John 1:46)

Book Discussion Questions - Part Two

Posted by paul fritz on 3/05/16

Part TwoA Poor Church for the Poor

6.    Listen to the Cry of the Poor a.    What does Pope Francis mean when he says that we must live in solidarity with the poor?b.    In what ways does Pope Francis call for us to be evangelized by the poor?

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Trivia - Disciples of John the Baptist

Posted by paul fritz on 2/27/16

Question: Who of the disciples of Jesus was previously a disciple of John the Baptist?Answer: Andrew (and probably also John)  John 1:40

Please Join Our Book Discussion

Posted by paul fritz on 2/21/16

We will be discussing Pope Francis' book The Church of Mercy after Mass on Sundays during lent.We have copies of the book available for $5. Each family is welcome to a book even if you don't plan to attend the after-Mass discussions.For the discussion on February 28, please read ... Read More »

Join the Choir for April 3 Confirmation Mass

Posted by paul fritz on 2/21/16

Bishop Martin Amos will be here for Confirmation Mass on Sunday, April 3 at 2pm. There will be no 8:30am Mass on that Sunday.The choir will have a few short practices on Wednesdays following Stations and Soup. This is a great opportunity to join the choir with a short-term ... Read More »

Trivia - Disciples Sent to Preach

Posted by paul fritz on 2/20/16

Question: Jesus initially sent the  twelve disciples to preach to which group of people and what items were the disciples allowed to take with them?Answer: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel." (Matthew 10:5-6)The disciples ... Read More »

Trivia - Apostles

Posted by paul fritz on 2/13/16

Multiple Choice:The names of the twelve disciples of Jesus were Simon (Peter), Andrew, James, John, Thomas, Matthew, Judas Iscariot, ____________________________.A.  Philip, Bartholomew, Thaddeus, Simon the Cananaean, and James the son of Alphaeus.B.  Philip, Luke,Thaddeus, John the Baptist, and James the son of Alphaeus.C.  Philip, Paul, Mark, Jude, and James ... Read More »

Trivia - Lenten Snack

Posted by paul fritz on 2/06/16

Question: What snack originated during Lent because it contains only flour, water and salt?Answer: The PretzelRead more:http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/the-pretzel-a-twisted-history

Trivia - Pope Names

Posted by paul fritz on 1/30/16

Question: What is the most common Papal name? Twenty-one popes have adopted this name, beginning in 523 A.D.Answer: JohnRead more:http://www.itv.com/news/update/2013-03-14/top-ten-most-popular-pope-names/

Trivia - 2007 Vatican Document

Posted by paul fritz on 1/23/16

Question: In 2007 the Vatican released a document titled "The Hope of Salvation for Infants Who Die Without Being Baptized", which cast doubt on the existence of what place?Answer:  LimboRead more:http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/let-the-children-come-to-me