Browsing the July 2022 archive of Blog

Trivia - July 31

Posted by paul fritz on 7/28/22

Question: Which of the following was built as a bell tower for a cathedral?A)    Eiffel TowerB)    Big BenC)    Leaning Tower of PisaD)    Taj MahalE)    Tower of LondonF)    Westminster Abbey

 

 

 

Answer: C) Leaning Tower of Pisa was built as a bell ... Read More »

Trivia - July 24

Posted by paul fritz on 7/25/22

Question: Who was the first Apostle of Jesus to be struck down? He was the brother of another Apostle and was the first of the Twelve to be martyred. He is the patron saint of pilgrims.

 

 

Answer: James the Greater. Son of Zebedee and brother of John. ... Read More »

Trivia - July 17

Posted by paul fritz on 7/16/22

Question: What are the underground chambers in Rome called where many early Christians are buried?A)    Cloisters

B)    Caves

C)    Labyrinths

D)    Catacombs

E)     Dungeons

F)     TombsAnswer: D) Catacombs

Trivia - July 10

Posted by paul fritz on 7/09/22

Question: What is the “Universal Prayer”? Where during the Mass is it usually found?

 

 

Answer: The Universal Prayer is also called Prayer of the Faithful, or General Intercessions. It is found at the end of the Liturgy of the Word.

 

Trivia - July 3

Posted by paul fritz on 7/01/22

Question: What is an “Amise”? What is its purpose?

 

 

 

Answer: The amice is a white vestment that covers the shoulders, neck and sometimes the head of the wearer. It's purpose is to protect the alb and chasuble from contact with the skin.