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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 »
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 »