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Trivia - February 23
Posted by paul fritz on 2/21/20
Question: Many Catholic saints are portrayed with a typical symbol. Which bishop (and Saint) is usually seen with some bees?
Answer: St Ambrose
Refuge House for Men
Posted by paul fritz on 2/21/20
The season of Lent especially reminds us to do kind things for others. It was decided at the Parish Council meeting this past week to help with a request for help from the Brighton Ministerial Association. They have partnered with Word Alive Christian Outreach Ministries, a Christ-Centered non profit ... Read More »
Trivia - February 16
Posted by paul fritz on 2/15/20
Question: On the wall of which saint's room did he/she have the following sentence written in large letters: "Here we do not speak evil of anyone." Who is this Saint?
Answer: St. Augustine of Hippo
Trivia - February 9
Posted by paul fritz on 2/08/20
Question: Valentine's Day received its name from a widely recognized third century Roman saint. What type of clergyman was he?A) Catholic priestB) Catholic BishopC) A Pope
Answer: A) or B) is acceptable. There were multiple St. Valentines and their stories are sparse and often mixed with each other. One ... Read More »
Trivia - February 2
Posted by paul fritz on 2/01/20
Question: According to St. John Chrysostom what special thing did God give to priests that not even angels received?
Answer: The power to forgive sins. "Priests have received a power which God has given neither to angels nor to archangels. It was said to them: 'Whatsoever you shall bind ... Read More »
Trivia - January 26
Posted by paul fritz on 1/25/20
Question: Liturgical vesture consists of various articles of clothing -- let us see if you can define/identify the following items: Alb vs. Chasuble vs. Cassock vs. Surplice.
Answers: Alb - an ankle-length white tunic that is typically girdled with a belt or rope at the waist.Chasuble - a sleeveless ... Read More »
Trivia - January 19
Posted by paul fritz on 1/18/20
Question: What is the difference between the Sanctuary Candle and the Altar Candle?
Answer: The Sanctuary Candle sits near the tabernacle, usually in a red glass, and is always burning to indicate and honor the presence of Christ. The lighted altar candles symbolize the "light of Christ".
Trivia - January 12
Posted by paul fritz on 1/11/20
Question: In Psalm 90:10 we hear of our allotted span and our natural life. Fill in the blanks: "_________ is the sum of our years, or _________ if we are strong."
Answer: Seventy; eighty
Trivia - January 05
Posted by paul fritz on 1/05/20
Question: Of the mysterious Magi, there is only a short mention of them in the Scriptures. Let us see if you can match the correct gift to the correct Magi----gifts were Gold, Myrrh and Frankincense; the three Kings were Baltasar, Gaspar and Melchior.
Bonus question: According to legend (not ... Read More »