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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 »
Trivia - December 29
Posted by paul fritz on 12/28/19
Question: Who was Good King Wenceslas?
Answer: Also known as "Vaclav the Good", he was a Catholic Duke of Bohemia (now part of Czech Republic) in the 10th century. Legend says he was known for his charity. After he was assassinated by his brother, he was made a saint, ... Read More »
Trivia - December 22
Posted by paul fritz on 12/21/19
Question: Where in the Old Testament was it prophesized that Bethlehem would be the birthplace of the future King of the Jews?
Bonus Questions: Bethlehem, which means WHAT, was also the home of WHOM, one of God's favorite Kings.
Answer: Micah 5:1
Bonus Answers: Bethlehem in Hebrew, means "House ... Read More »
Trivia - December 15
Posted by paul fritz on 12/14/19
Question: What old Christmas tradition signals to people passing by that the residents of that house are Christians?
Answer: Placing a candle in the window.
Read more:http://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-origin-of-the-custom-at-christmas-of-placing-lit-candles-in-the-windows/
Trivia - December 8
Posted by paul fritz on 12/07/19
Question: Which prophet said "Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son"?
Answer: Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14)